Heifer International’s mission is to work with communities to end world hunger and poverty and to care for the Earth. Dan West was a farmer from the American Midwest and member of the Church of the Brethren who went to the front lines of the Spanish Civil War as an aid worker. His mission was to provide relief, but he soon discovered the meager single cup of milk rationed to the weary refugees once a day was not enough. And then he had a thought: What if they had not a cup, but a cow? That “teach a man to fish” philosophy is what drove West to found Heifer International. And now, nearly 70 years later, that philosophy still inspires our work to end world hunger and poverty throughout the world once and for all. HOW IT WORKS We empower families to turn hunger and poverty into hope and prosperity – but our approach is more than just giving them a handout. Heifer links communities and helps bring sustainable agriculture and commerce to areas with a long history of poverty. Our animals provide partners with both food and reliable income, as agricultural products such as milk, eggs and honey can be traded or sold at market. When many families gain this new sustainable income, it brings new opportunities for building schools, creating agricultural cooperatives, forming community savings and funding small businesses.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES

Intellectual curiosity, analytical thinking, effective communication, proactive, entrepreneurial mindset, accountability, professional judgment, pragmatic, inspirational, and team player.

Responsibilities

The interns will be assigned varying assignments in line with their scope of interest as well as academic background. Detailed terms of reference are to be discussed with successful applicants.

Minimum Requirements

We are interested in:

• Recent graduates (at least last 5 years) with an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in the respective areas listed above.
• Volunteer/attachment / or requisite experience in the respective field.
• Demonstrated leadership and/or extracurricular activity.

Responsibilities

Most Critical Proficiencies

• Practical experience with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, newsletters, and electronic mail software (Microsoft Office preferred).
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage work effectively.
• Innovative mindset and adept analysis ability.
• A self-starter with a proactive approach, and a reliable and dependable individual.
• Excellent English language (oral and written) with the ability to prepare high-level reports and storytelling skills.
• Critical thinking with the willingness to learn new approaches and methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work cooperatively, tactfully, and diplomatically with a culturally diverse group of people.
• Integrity and professionalism, setting and demonstrating the highest ethical and moral standards, and a strong sense of personal accountability.

Essential Function and Physical Demands

• May require constant sitting and working at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to produce accurate documents in a well-designed and attractive format with superior attention to detail.
• May require occasional bending and lifting of up to 20 pounds (9 kilograms) floor to waist.
• Ability to operate all standard office equipment including copiers, scanners, fax machines, and printers.
• Constant telephone, face-to-face, and electronic communication with colleagues and the general public.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and learn quickly.