Intern/Project Assistant for Elections(National Democratic Institute)-Job vacancies in USA

Job title:Intern/Project Assistant for Elections
Organization: National Democratic Institute
Country: United States of America
Deadline: 01 May 2014
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.

    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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