About Eurasia Group and GZERO Media

Eurasia Group is the world's leading global research and advisory firm. We help clients understand, anticipate, and respond to instability and opportunities everywhere they do business.

Together with GZERO Media—the go-to source of first insight into geopolitics—and our full-fledged events team, the Eurasia Group umbrella provides a complete political risk solution.

Headquartered in New York, we have offices in Washington, London, São Paulo, Brasilia, Tokyo, Singapore, and San Francisco, as well as on-the-ground experts in more than a hundred countries in every region of the world.

We are committed to analysis that is free of political bias and the influence of private interests.

Visit us: eurasiagroup.net | gzeromedia.com

Position Overview

We are seeking motivated students who are interested in global politics. Interns will work in the following business area: Africa Team

Research: Internships with our research teams generally involve supporting a geographical or sectoral practice. This internship will provide opportunities to learn about the field of political risk, receive training on the preparation and presentation of political risk analysis, and network with Eurasia Group analysts responsible for coverage of other issues, countries, and sectors. Interns will provide research support, including basic primary and secondary source information-gathering for our written products and client meetings, as well as general administrative assistance.

Qualifications:

Must be enrolled in an academic institution.
Academic experience with and interest in the politics of countries within the sub-Saharan Africa region.
Ability to conduct in-depth research independently.
Excellent analytical skills and ability to provide clear and succinct written assessments.
Excellent (oral and written) communication and presentation skills in English.
Ability to produce multiple pieces of research and analysis under tight deadlines.
In addition to being a self-starter able to work independently, you will bring a collaborative and team-oriented spirit.
Comfort learning new technology and collaboration tools.

Full business proficiency in the English language
Must be able to work from the Washington DC office 3 days per week
Must be available during the full duration of the program

Timing:

June 1 - August 31

Location

Washington, DC

Compensation

$18.40 per hour

At Eurasia Group, our mission is to provide the tools and understanding needed in a world where politics drives disruption. We put politics first for our clients, and we aspire to be the leading place people come to find out about the world. This requires us to maintain a company culture that puts people first. We are committed to fostering an environment that is empowering and globally minded. We firmly believe that bringing people with a variety of ideas and perspectives to the table makes our analysis stronger for our clients and creates a better workplace. Our leadership team is dedicated to embedding this approach into everything we do and how we lead because we care deeply about our work and our people.

Summer Intern, Research - Africa

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