Position Summary

Hourly Rate: $17.95 per hour
Start Date: January 2026 - May, 2026
Location: Washington D.C. area preferred but will consider candidates who are remote within the U.S. (EST) within a state we are registered to hire in.

The primary aim of this internship is to support Anera’s institutional fundraising and project development efforts. The intern will help expand partnerships and strengthen Anera’s impact by aiding proposal development, conducting research, and providing administrative support to the Business Development (BD) team. This opportunity is designed to build practical skills in business development, donor engagement, and international development programming, all under the mentorship of experienced professionals.

Scope of Internship

Intern tasks include:

• Drafting proposal sections (contextual analyses, capacity statements, technical inputs)
• Coordinating engagement with donors/stakeholders and preparing briefing materials
• Writing monthly situation reports covering work in Palestine, Lebanon, and Jordan
• Copy‑editing proposals and written materials for clarity and consistency
• Conducting research on potential donors, funding opportunities, and potential partners
• Compiling background info and data to support concept notes and proposals
• Taking detailed minutes during BD meetings
• Organizing and maintaining electronic files related to proposals, donor reports, and communications

Key Deliverables

The intern is expected to deliver:

• Drafted sections of proposals and technical inputs
• Briefing materials for donor/stakeholder interactions
• Monthly situation reports (covering Anera’s work in Palestine, Lebanon, and Jordan)
• Edited, polished BD written materials
• Donor and funding research findings
• Background documentation and data compilations to support proposals
• Meeting minutes from BD sessions
• Organized electronic filing system for BD-related documents

Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or current final‑year student in International Relations, Development Studies, Business Administration, or a related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting and take initiative on assigned tasks