Grants Intern, Lebanon Community Resilience Initiative (Lcri), Lebanon

Position Summary: The LCRI grants intern is part of the LCRI grants team that is responsible for office and technical support functions. The grants intern performs administrative and procurement support activities for the grant management unit (GMU). This is a short-term part-time position from approximately March 2017 – June 2017. Duties may include basic Arabic-English translation, vendor coordination, and filing. Software skills and strong communication skills are required.   Please note: Only Lebanese citizens are eligible for this position.** Responsibilities: Support administrative, budgetary, procurement and logistical activities, as requested by the GMU or required by the grants manager. Develop and maintain friendly, open, and professional relationships with fellow GMU members and LCRI partners. Organize, scan, file, and archive information, as needed, related to grants and activity administration. Support the maintenance of accurate, up-to-date and complete program and grant documentation in electronic, hard copy and back-up copies, including regular organization of grant files on the LCRI server. Assist in preparing service agreement packages for grantee staff, trainers, and consultants for review and approval by the grants manager and deputy chief of party (DCOP). Assist in tracking milestones and deliverables submitted under grants. Assist in obtaining and organizing supporting procurement documentation. Attend GMU meetings and other meetings and provide note-taking support as requested. Assist with special projects and tasks in support of the GMU, technical team or other staff members as needed. Any other assignments which may be determined by the grants specialist, grants manager, and DCOP. Maintain absolute discretion and professionalism towards all confidential matters discussed within the office, and which one might encounter in the execution of their duties.   Qualifications: Baccalaureate degree. Currently enrolled in a university program for a related field. Experience using Excel and Word. Highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and impartiality. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (writing and speaking). Task-and detail-oriented and able to work with minimal supervision and within a team to meet deadlines. Highly organized work a fast-paced environment Fluency in English and Arabic (French desired but not required). Lebanese citizenship.   Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.com