Risk Management Product Development Intern

Position: Risk Management Product Development Intern
Positions Available: Three (3)
Start Date: June 1, 2016
Salary: Unpaid/Volunteer
Timeframe: Four months (June – September 2016) – 30+ hrs/week

Company Description
RIM is collaborative market strengthening initiative aimed at promoting and supporting the implementation of stronger, more appropriate risk management in the microfinance sector. RIM’s members include microfinance investors and think tanks, country-level and international microfinance associations/networks, technical service providers, and industry-level standards setting agencies. RIM is based in Washington, DC.

Position Description:
RIM is looking for three (3) Product Development Interns to assist in making their Risk Management Knowledge Base (RMKB) accessible to members and the industry at large through their website. The RMKB is a reference resource outlining key “must have” information about the contents of the RMGM such as How to Calculate, What to Watch Out For, Benchmarking, etc. The contents of the Knowledge Base will guide a user of the RMGM in gaining a better understanding of each RMGM guideline as well as providing technical information to assist RMGM assessment tool users. The RMKB will be incorporated into the RMGM framework and on the RIM website. The Product Development Intern will work in close coordination with the RIM Director and external consultants.

Tasks and Responsibilities:
 Build RMKB section within RIM member-only section of RIM’s website;
 Track overall project progress;
 Ensure project deadlines are met;
 Identifying processes for quality review and standards;
 Liaise with RIM Director, copy editor, and graphic/web designer(s)

Qualifications:
 Written and spoken fluency in English
 BA Degree in International Development/Relations/Business, Political Science, Economics, Public Policy, Finance, or Marketing (Masters preferred) or similar related experience;
 Ability to work independently as well as within a team;
 Working knowledge or interest of microfinance sector (knowledge of risk management preferred);
 Detail oriented, efficient, and able to promptly meet deadlines;
 Ability to work at least 30 hours/week – both within RIM’s office as well as remotely, if necessary;
 Knowledge and experience using Wordpress
 Knowledge and experience using MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint preferred)

If you're interested, please email your CV and cover letter to lxn1021@gmail.com.