Unpaid Short-Term Internship (Oct through Jan) at SFV Consulting Group

The Group is seeking an intern to work on the topic of migration. This internship will focus on programming ideas, best practices, and research of such. The candidate must have experience working in the field of migration and refugees.

The Role: All work is to be conducted as a home-based assignment, and the intern will work closely with the focal point at SFV Consulting Group. No travel is anticipated. It is anticipated that the internship will require about 8-10 hours of work per week.

Required knowledge, skills and experience: This is an entry level position. However, candidates should have a Skype account and internet strong enough to hold voice calls as well as :

· A keen interest in development and humanitarian work

· Ability to work under pressure, and adhere to deadlines without exception

· Experience in studies or work in developing countries specific to migration

· A demonstrated ability to manage assignments and write effectively

· A working proficiency of the English language

SFV Consulting Group has assembled a core staff with proven track records of success and years of combined expertise. Using time-tested techniques as well as the latest research on fundraising and corporate social responsibility, the Group brings world-class skills, techniques, and solutions to the fund raising and philanthropy needs of NGOs and businesses in developing and transitioning countries.

The Group and its Managing Director have raised more than $145 million for previous employers and various clients, playing a role in more than 425 proposals for a variety of donors and maintained a 51% lifetime win rate. In addition to proposal development, the Group staff has played a large role in increasing learning related to competitiveness and been one of the principal architects of developing an organization-wide community of practice for fundraising professionals. This has included major efforts related to strategic planning, M&E and learning, strategic communication, and the organization of trainings and symposia. The Group regularly conducts fundraising trainings and workshops. Currently, it offers webinars on US State Department, Gulf donors, new institutional donors from emerging markets, and fundraising from corporations. While the Group has extensive experience with major donors including USAID, EuropeAid, US Department of State, UN Agencies, and some European bilateral donors, it is also well-versed in cultivating relationships with non-traditional donors, foundations, and corporations. Additionally, the Group have produced a number of communication documents, brochures, and websites to raise visibility with a view to improving funding.