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The National Democratic Institute (NDI) is currently
seeking a diligent, organized and enthusiastic undergraduate, graduate
student or recent graduate with strong communication skills and demonstrated
interest in elections and democratic transitions to assist NDI’s Elections
and Political Processes Team. The Elections Team is responsible for advising
and assisting NDI’s regional teams in implementing election-related programs
around the world. The intern will work primarily with the Program Assistants
of the Election and Political Processes team in our Washington, DC office. The
anticipated start date for this position is mid-May to early-June
2014.
Primary Responsibilities
- Track
political and electoral developments in specific countries;
- Coordinate
online outreach and communications for a global network of civil society
activists;
- Assist
with updates to an elections resource website;
- Update
and maintain resource materials;
- Assist
in the organization of travel, meetings and special events;
- Conduct
research projects on specific election-related issues;
- Attend
and report on meetings and briefings;
- Assist
with administrative tasks such as scanning, photocopying and filing;
- Respond
to requests for information on election-related issues and NDI’s
election programs; and
- Update
and maintain databases of NDI election programs and consultants.
Required Skills & Experience
- Recent
graduate, current undergraduate or graduate student in international
affairs, political science or a related field;
- Demonstrated
interest in international issues related to democratic transitions and
the role of elections in promoting democratic reform;
- Strong
oral and written communication skills;
- Fluency
in oral and written English, additional language skills strongly desirable,
particularly Spanish or French;
- Experience
with social media platforms;
- Experience
with web and database technologies strongly desirable;
- Experience
with event planning strongly desirable;
- Ability
to handle multiple tasks simultaneously;
- Ability
to work independently and with others in a fast-paced office; and
- Weekday
availability of 20 to 40 hours per week.
Comments
The intern will gain an enhanced understanding of how elections present
challenges and opportunities for promoting peaceful and open political
competition, and how citizens can better oversee and participate in
governmental affairs. In addition, the intern will be encouraged to attend
relevant lectures, discussion sessions and other events around Washington,
D.C., and will have the opportunity to meet NDI staff working on areas
that may be of particular interest.
This is a paid internship. Applicants must submit both a cover letter and
resume to be considered for the position.
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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