Internship, Corporate Services and Facilities Department (CSF) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Washington, DC
Posted December 16, 2016
Objective
The Corporate Services and Facilities Department (CSF) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is offering an internship opportunity. The internship program aims to provide graduate-level students the opportunity to acquire cutting edge work experience in the context of an international organization.
Description
Internships take place at the IMF’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. Internship assignments range from 3 to 6 months. During this period, interns work under the supervision of an experienced CSF staff. Currently, we are specifically seeking an intern to assist with projects at the Joint Bank-Fund Library (Joint Library).
The intern will be responsible for three projects.
1. Enhance the capability of the Joint Library to fulfil the high demand for economic and financial data and analytical reports.
- a. Process economic and financial data requests
- b. Interview requesters to understand data and format requirements.
- c. Identify the best sources for the data. Review database documentation and contact the provider if necessary.
- d. Download files and send results to the requester with an explanation of the methodology.
2. Search ratings databases (Moody’s, S&P, and Fitch) for sovereigns, banks, and companies.
- a. Provide full text of issuer reports, as requested by users.
- b. Download periodic historical ratings summaries as soon as they are released. Send files to requesters.
3. Track level of effort and training hours needed to answer data and report questions (#1 and 2, above). Analyze research requests for quantity and level of effort in order to identify growth and library staffing needs.
4. Contribute to the enhancement of the findability of e-book collections in the Joint Library discovery system. Evaluate options for metadata, and make recommendations.
The internship offers the student insights into the environment and culture of a world class special library. The intern will be exposed to a broad spectrum of library work, gain hands-on experience with different library systems, and help manage a survey for client feedback.
Qualifications
Students interested in applying for the CSF Internship Program should have the following qualifications:
Current enrollment in a graduate-level MLS or MLIS program. The student must plan to return to school upon completion of their internship assignments, or, alternatively, may participate in the internship part-time while enrolled in school.
Outstanding grades.
- Detail-oriented
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Proficiency with economic databases preferred.
- Excellent command of English (both written and oral); language(s) other than English a plus.
- Interest in working in a multicultural environment.
The CSF Internship Program does not guarantee further employment with the IMF upon completion of the internship or graduation. Nonetheless, successful interns could be considered if a suitable opening arises in the future.
Selection Process
Interns are selected on a competitive basis. Candidates are short-listed based on their qualifications, their field of specialization, their academic performance record, and their interest. The selection decision, based on how well the candidate’s studies align with the department’s work, is made by the hiring managers.
Salary and Benefits
Interns receive:
- Competitive salary
- Round-trip economy class air travel to Washington, D.C. from their duty station (university)
- Limited-term visa is provided for non-US and non-resident candidates
- Limited medical insurance coverage
- Information to help interns locate suitable accommodation in the Washington area
How to Apply
As the IMF values diversity, qualified candidates having diverse academic or cultural background are encouraged to apply. If you are interested in being considered for the CSF Internship Program, please fill the on-line application form on the IMF website www.imf.org/jobs (Job ID 1600036). In addition, send an e-mail to [email protected] to indicate that you have submitted an application and that you saw the ad at the on the SLA listserv. Please note that the IMF will only consider applications submitted online.