Intern/Project Assistant: ASIA
The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) is seeking candidates for a full-time internship with the Institute’s Asia team in Washington, DC. The intern would primarily support NDI’s programs in Asia.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Provide administrative and logistical support on assigned country projects;
• Research and gather materials for country-specific programs;
• Assist in the preparation and drafting of periodical reports;
• Support the activities of assigned field offices;
• Assist the Asia team in implementing democracy development programs;
• Collect and distribute foreign and domestic newspaper, magazine, and/or academic articles pertaining to Asia program affairs;
• Attend meetings and seminars on Asian affairs and prepare written summaries;
• Complete special projects as needed; and
• Additional responsibilities based on demonstrated ability could include: proposal drafting and editing, review of field office expenditures, and contact lists.
Required Skills:
• Recent graduate, current undergraduate or graduate student in international affairs, political science or a related field; master’s degree preferred;
• Demonstrated knowledge and interest in democracy and/or Asia;
• Well-organized and skilled at prioritizing and managing multiple tasks;
• Excellent writing and editing skills;
• Flexible, highly communicative, and team-oriented personality;
• Proficiency in any Asian language is desirable, but not required; and
• Experience with Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Google Drive, G+, etc.) strongly desired.
Comments:
This is a paid position at NDI’s office in Washington, DC. We are currently recruiting for applicants available immediately. 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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