Intern, Afghanistan Programs

DT Global is a fast-growing international development organization that focuses on improving the capability, capacity, and effectiveness of development programming in complex global environments. Working across a variety of sectors – including Economic Growth, Environment & Infrastructure, Governance, Human Development, and Stabilization & Transition – we provide world class program management, design, analysis, and monitoring and evaluation services.

Built on the strengths, knowledge, and 50+ years of experience from AECOM International Development, Development Transformations, and the Global Peace and Development Charitable Trust, we have a global ecosystem – including a non-profit partner, the DT Institute – working together to develop cutting edge solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. With corporate offices in the USA, Spain and Australia, in addition to project field offices in over 90 countries around the world, DT Global implements projects funded from a wide array of clients, including USAID, EU, DFAT, NC, MFAT, DFID and other public and private stakeholders. We value learning, research, and rapid program adaptation in response to changing realities on the ground. Together with our global team of experts, we are building technical capabilities across sectors in order to deliver high-quality interventions and transform lives around the world.

Overview: DT Global is seeking an Intern to join the Afghanistan team. DT Global’s programs in Afghanistan closed in early 2022, but we continue to support our Afghan staff on the ground, including assistance with Special Immigration Visas (SIV) and P-2 referral applications as well as employee data management. The Intern will primarily collaborate and work with the Afghanistan team, but may also support the Learning and Innovation (L&I) department. L&I supports DT Global’s institutional priorities to help facilitate quality in program delivery, such as developing a program management system and standardizing programmatic reviews to capture learning and drive quality control. The L&I department provides advice and direct assistance to projects on monitoring and evaluation, research, data collection and analysis, and the use of GIS and other technology in program delivery. This is a paid opportunity and the internship is scheduled to take place from approximately mid-to-late May through August 2022.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Special Immigration Visa (SIV)

• Process incoming requests for employment verification letters (LOEs), validating data, and drafting/issuing letters
• Manage the Afghan Support inbox by communicating with requesters and collecting required information
• Coordinate with the HR department for signature of LOE letters
• Maintain and update the LOE request tracker and P-2 referral submissions
• Assist with submitting P-2 referrals on behalf of former employees

Data Management

• Support the file management of former employees’ documentation
• Conduct data cleaning and updating on the DT Global employee tracker
• Lead communications with former employees to gather missing documentation and clarify information
• Support evacuation efforts, as needed. This would include, coordinating with the Afghan team to track movements and collect documents, communicate with staff to gather data, and compile required information in a timeline manner
• Update and maintain external databases, as needed
• Provide documentation support to the L&I team regarding systems, processes, quality assurance, and other support to the L&I team

Education & Minimum Qualifications:

• Relevant college coursework in international development, political science, area studies, business administration or other relevant fields
• Demonstrated interest in international development and a familiarity with USAID development programming preferred
• Proven data management skills
• Mastery of Microsoft Office tools required, particularly with Excel and Share Point
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Eager learner, flexible and someone who takes initiate
• Fluency in Pashto and/or Dari is desirable, but not required

Core Competencies:

• TEAMWORK: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals. Participates in building a culture characterized by inclusion, trust and commitment.
• COMMUNICATION: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts professionally. Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.
• ADAPTABILITY: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• CUSTOMER/CLIENT FOCUSED: Anticipates, monitors and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an appropriate and responsive manner.
• DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: Conveys respect for diverse individuals and perspectives; models inclusive behavior and treats everyone fairly.
• PROFESSIONALISM: Displays appropriate and ethical behavior, integrity and personal presentation in the workplace always; demonstrates respectful communication for others, both verbal and non-verbal.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

DT Global, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or national origin. DT Global, LLC prohibits discriminating against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.