Organization: International Foundation for Election Systems
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 27 Jun 2015
Internship Requisition
Position:Intern
Class:Non-exempt
About IFES:
IFES is an international, nonprofit organization that supports the building of democratic societies.IFES provides targeted technical assistance to strengthen transitional democracies. Founded in 1987 as a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, IFES has developed and implemented comprehensive, collaborative democracy solutions in more than 120 countries.
Position Summary:The IFES internship program is designed to engage graduate and undergraduate students pursuing a degree in international relations, economics, communications or a related field. The program offers students an insider’s view of the realm of international development. Students who participate in this program will develop essential skills that are not attained in the academic world, enabling them to make the transition from academic to professional life.
Responsibilities:
The general duties of an intern include, but are not limited to:
· conducting research on various programmatic themes region wide
· providing logistical and administrative support on assigned countries/projects
· assisting in the preparation of weekly reports, website updates and other reports
· attending and reporting on internal and external meetings and other discussions about assigned projects
· assisting with program development in conjunction with the needs of the project and the intern’s skills
· compiling daily research from academic journals and print media
Qualifications:
· Undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled at an accredited college or university.
· Excellent research and communication skills
· Proficiency with Word and Excel
· Foreign language skills are always preferred.
Successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following attributes:
· Detailed oriented and organized.
· Ability to prioritize, take direction, and handle varied tasks within deadlines.
· Strong communicator, both verbally and in writing.
· Collaborative, team oriented individual.
To Apply:
You must go to http:*www.ifes.org/* to the Careers section and apply online. Applications are only accepted in this way. Make sure you upload all papers together (ie. cover letter and application, etc.).Resumes are only reviewed and accepted if submitted through our careers page.
How to apply:
To Apply:
You must go to http:*www.ifes.org/* to the Careers section and apply online. Applications are only accepted in this way. Make sure you upload all papers together (ie. cover letter and application, etc.).Resumes are only reviewed and accepted if submitted through our careers page.
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