Intern/Project Assistant: Asia

Job Title: Intern/Project Assistant: Asia

Job Function: Internship

Department: Asia

Location: Washington, DC

The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) is seeking candidates who have completed a master’s degree program to work in Washington, D.C. as a full-time project assistant for the next three months (extendable to six months) to assist with the Institute’s current Asia programs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and logistical support on assigned country projects;
• Gather materials for country specific programs;
• Assist in the preparation and drafting of periodical reports;
• Support the activities of assigned field offices;
• Assist the Asia team in implementing democracy development programs;
• Collect and distribute foreign and domestic newspaper, magazine, and/or academic articles pertaining to Asia program affairs;
• Attend meetings and seminars on Asian affairs and prepare oral and written presentations to Asia team members;
• Complete special projects as needed; and
• Additional responsibilities based on demonstrated ability could include: proposal drafting and editing, financial reconciliations, and contact lists.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred; relevant degree programs might include, but are not limited to, political science, international relations, international development, and Asian studies;
• Must be highly knowledgeable of and interested in democracy and/or Asia;
• Must be well-organized and skilled at prioritizing and managing multiple tasks;
• Must have excellent writing and editing skills;
• Must be flexible, highly communicative, and team-oriented;
• Proficiency in any Asian language is desirable but not required; and
• Experience with Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Google Drive, G+, etc.) strongly desired.

Comments

This is a paid position. We are currently recruiting for applicants available immediately. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

No phone calls please.

Non-U.S. citizens applying for internships and entry level positions based in the U.S. must possess work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship.

NDI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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