Intern/Project Assistant: Asia – Afghanistan/Pakistan

Job Title:	Intern/Project Assistant: Asia – Afghanistan/Pakistan
Job Function:	Internship
Department:	Asia
Location:	Washington, DC
The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) is seeking recent undergraduates and masters candidates to work in Washington, DC as a full-time intern to assist with the Institute's Asia programs. This position will focus specifically on NDI's Afghanistan and Pakistan programs.  Primary Responsibilities:  ·         Provide administrative and logistical support on assigned country projects, including filing, faxing, copying, and mailings; ·         Assist the Asia team in organizing and implementing democracy development programs; ·         Research and gather materials for country-specific programs; ·         Assist in the preparation and drafting of periodical reports; ·         Assist in tracking program expenditures; ·         Support the activities of assigned field offices; ·         Collect and distribute foreign and domestic newspaper, magazine, and/or academic articles pertaining to Asian program affairs; ·         Attend meetings and seminars on Asian affairs and prepare oral and written presentations to Asia team members; ·         Complete special projects as needed; ·         Additional responsibilities based on demonstrated ability could include: proposal drafting and editing, program development, and donor relations.  Required Skills: ·         Recent graduate or master's student; relevant degree programs might include, but are not limited to: political science, international relations, international development, and Asian studies; Master's master's degree preferred; ·         Must be highly knowledgeable of and interested in Asia (Afghanistan/Pakistan focus desirable but not required); ·         Must have excellent writing and editing skills; ·         Must be well-organized and skilled at prioritizing and managing multiple tasks; ·         Financial management skills are highly desirable; ·         Must be flexible, diligent, and team-oriented; ·         Proficient in any Asian language (desirable but not required). Comments: This is a paid internship. Interns are encouraged to attend workshops, lectures and other staff development events at NDI. We are currently recruiting for applicants available immediately.  Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. 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. Click to apply