MENA Intern - Middle East and North Africa

Freedom House promotes the spread of freedom and democracy around the world through research, advocacy, and programs that support frontline activists.  We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World, Freedom of the Press, Freedom on the Net, and Nations in Transit.  With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we support the right of every individual to be free.

Position Summary

The Intern will assist with logistical, research, and administrative support for Middle East and North Africa (MENA) programs. The Intern will have the opportunity to gain experience in program administration, grant management, proposal development and writing to shape Freedom House’s work to promote democracy and human rights in the MENA region. This position is based in Washington, DC and reports to the Director for the MENA programs.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree  in international affairs, political science, or current college or graduate student
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in English and Arabic, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to communicate effectively in French preferred
• Mastery of MS Office Suite specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of human rights principles and mechanisms, and understanding of democracy promotion, with a focus on the Middle East and North Africa
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with program team
• Strong ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and multi task to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to apply superb attention to detail and consistently produce timely and error free work
• Excellent research, analytical, writing, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and grant-related compliance requirements preferred
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality regarding all aspects of work at all times

Some Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide research assistance for programs and proposal development
• Assist with editing/writing proposals, reports, press releases, and briefing books
• Provide administrative and logistical support for day-to-day functioning of the Middle East and North Africa programs
• Prepare financial forms and draft agreements, translating back-up documents as needed
• Communicate via Skype, email and phone with field staff, consultants and local partners
• Assist with organizing events and meetings in DC and abroad related to FH programs
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualified and Interested applicants

We invite qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR Dept., referencing 2014-013 MENA Intern in the subject line. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

Only candidates authorized to work in the U.S. without any restrictions need apply.