Intern/Project
Assistant: Central and Eastern Europe (Fall 2015)
The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI)
invites all qualified candidates to apply for a full-time paid internship in a
dynamic, fast-paced organization that promotes democracy worldwide. The
position offers a window into the field of international development work, with
challenging opportunities for those wishing to explore a career in the
expanding realm of international relations. The intern will work with
the Central and Eastern Europe team to provide programmatic and administrative
support to the regional team’s initiatives in the Balkans.
Primary Responsibilities:
Primary Responsibilities:
§ Gathering reports from
various news sources on the countries of the CEE region;
§ Drafting cover memos and
editing regular field reports, proposals, and other documents as needed;
§ Preparing program
briefing materials for NDI trainers and field representatives;
§ Assisting with
administrative tasks such as scanning, photocopying, and preparing for
seminars;
§ Contributing research on
subjects such as civic education/organizing, NGO development and political
party building; and
§ Attending workshops,
lectures and other events within and outside of NDI.
§ Currently pursuing an undergraduate
or graduate degree in international affairs, political science or a related
field; recent graduates are also welcome to apply;
§ Available full-time (40
hours/week);
§ Interest in/knowledge of
political issues and/or of Central and Eastern Europe;
§ Strong written and oral
communication skills;
§ Efficiency, organization
skills and a high level of attention to detail;
§ Able to work
independently and as part of a group;
§ Able to handle multiple
projects simultaneously; and
§ Computer knowledge
skills, including MS Word, MS Excel, and Google applications.
Comments:This is a paid internship. The application deadline is August 9, 2015.
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