Intern: Central and Eastern Europe

Organization: National Democratic Institute

Website: NDI

Title: Intern: Central and Eastern Europe

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: Not listed

Description:
The National Democratic Institute’s (NDI) Central and Eastern Europe team is seeking an intern will provide programmatic and administrative support to the regional CEE team by performing the following duties. 
The Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) team of NDI invites all qualified candidates to apply for a full-time paid internship 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.

Required Skills

• Gather reports from various news sources on the countries of the CEE region;
• Draft cover memos and editing regular field reports, proposals, and other documents as needed;
• Prepare program briefing materials for NDI trainers and Field Representatives;
• Assist with such administrative tasks as faxing, photocopying, and preparing for seminars;
• Research on subjects such as civic education/organizing, NGO development and political party building;
• Attending workshops, lectures and other events within and outside of NDI.

Qualifications:

• Generally pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in international affairs, political science or a related field; recent graduates are also welcome to apply;
• Available full-time (40hrs/week);
• Interest in/knowledge of political issues and/or of Central and Eastern Europe;
• 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;
• Computer knowledge skills, including MS Word, Excel, and the Internet.

 

To Apply: Apply here


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