Intern - Georgia Project

Organization:  The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)

Website: IFES

Title: Intern - Georgia Project

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:

The IFES Europe & Asia division is currently accepting resumes for a part-time Intern (24 hours per week) position to work under the supervision of the Program Manager for Central Asia and the Caucasus, assisting program staff in administrative and project support. This is a paid position.

Job Responsibilities:

The general duties of an intern include: • Providing overall logistical and administrative support to projects as assigned • Conducting research in support of current and forthcoming projects • Assisting in maintaining project records and documents • Attending and reporting on internal and external meetings and other discussions about assigned project • Assisting in the preparation of reports, website updates, and promotional materials (e.g. success stories) • Tracking project success (monitoring and evaluation) and agreement compliance • Assisting with program development in conjunction with the needs of the project • Project financial monitoring and tracking • Other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications:

• Academic background in international relations/development and strong familiarity with countries of the former Soviet Union • Excellent writing, research and communication skills • Prior regional research/work experience • Russian or regional language skills a plus • Proficiency with Word and Excel

To Apply: Apply here


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Program Associate, Europe and Asia

There is a slight difference between the requirements in this post and the previous post.

Organization:  The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)

Website: IFES


Title: Program Associate, Europe and Asia

Location: Washington, DC

Salary: Not Listed

Description:

An entry level position to program work at IFES. As a junior member of the team, the Program Associate will provide administrative and programmatic support for current and developing programs worldwide.

Under the supervision of the Program Manager:
• Reviews and submits field expense reports to Program Manager or supervisor for approval.
• Generates financial tracking and budget reports.
• Supports recruitment and mobilization of consultants for field assignments.
• Maintains project records and documents, including consultant contracts.
• Conducts basic research and provides general support in proposal development process.
• Prepares and assembles briefing materials as directed.
• Plans and expedites airline, hotel, and visa arrangements.
• Photocopies, faxes, mails, files, scans documents, etc.
• Maintains calendar of events and coordinates efforts with Events Planning Team.
• Provides targeted assistance on special projects and assignments.
• May travel, on limited basis, to field in support of project activities.
• Attends meetings at request of supervisor to gather and share information with colleagues.


Qualifications:
BS/BA with 0 to 4 years experience in international development or related field.
• Experienced with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint required.
• Familiarity with USAID regulations preferred.
• Internship experience with an international NGO preferred.
• Financial management skills preferred.
• Foreign language skills preferred.

Preferred 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.
• Strong financial management skills.


To Apply: Apply Here

Program Associate-Europe and Asia

Organization:  The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)

Website: IFES

Title: Program Associate-Europe and Asia

Location: Washington, DC

Salary: Not Listed

Description:

The Program Associate is the entry level position to program work at IFES. As a junior member of the team the Program Associate will provide administrative and programmatic support for current and developing programs worldwide.

Under the supervision of the Program Officer:
• Reviews and submits field expense reports to Program Officer or supervisor for approval.
• Generates financial tracking and budget reports.
• Supports recruitment and mobilization of consultants for field assignments.
• Maintains project records and documents, including consultant contracts.
• Conducts basic research and provides general support in proposal development process.
• Prepares and assembles briefing materials as directed.
• Plans and expedites airline, hotel, and visa arrangements.
• Photocopies, faxes, mails, files, scans documents, etc.
• Maintains calendar of events and coordinates efforts with Events Planning Team.
• Provides targeted assistance on special projects and assignments.
• May travel, on limited basis, to field in support of project activities.
• Attends meetings at request of supervisor to gather and share information with colleagues.

 

Qualifications:

BS/BA with 1 to 3 years experience in international development or related field.
• Experienced with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint required.
• Familiarity with USAID regulations helpful.
• Internship(s) experience with International NGO a plus.
• Introductory experience in proposal development support a plus.
• Foreign language skills may be useful for specific positions.

Preferred Attributes:
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: Apply Here