Program Assistant: Eurasia (Caucasus)

Organization: National Democratic Institute

Website: NDI

Title: Program Assistant

Location: Washington, DC

Salary: Not listed

Description:
The National Democratic Institute (NDI) seeks a Program Assistant to provide programmatic and administrative to support to the Eurasia team. NDI invites all qualified candidates to apply for a full-time entry-level professional position in a dynamic, fast-paced organization that promotes democracy worldwide. The position offers a window into the field of international development work, with challenging opportunities for those wishing to explore a career in the expanding realm of international relations.

• Gather reports from various news sources in the Caucasus region;
• Assist with administrative tasks such as photocopying, burning cds, preparing presentations, faxing, and managing guest lists for external events;
• Plan and organize events for visiting politicians and government officials;
• Prepare program briefing materials for NDI trainers and field representatives as necessary;
• Research non-US donors and gather information on application procedures;
• Collate information from weekly field reports and begin organizing for inclusion in donor reports; and
• Attend workshops, lectures and other events within and outside of NDI.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in International Relations, Political Science or a related field; graduate degree preferred;
• Interest in/knowledge of political issues and history of Eurasia and/or the Caucasus, knowledge of regional language(s) preferred;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Efficiency and organization skills;
• Able to work independently and as part of a group;
• Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously; and
• Computer knowledge skills, including MS Word, Excel and the Internet.

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