Summary
The Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) team of the National Democratic Institute (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. The intern for Central and Eastern Europe will provide programmatic and administrative support to the regional CEE team by performing the following duties:
Primary Responsibilities
Gathering reports from various news sources on the countries of the CEE region; Preparing program briefing materials for NDI trainers and Field Representatives; Assisting with such administrative tasks as faxing, photocopying and preparing for seminars; Drafting cover memos and editing regular field reports, proposals, and other documents as needed; 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
Currently 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.
All applicants for internships and regular full-time employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require employer sponsorship.
Comments
This is a paid internship. The CEE team will hire interns in trimester cycles: spring, summer, and fall. Applications are now being accepted for the fall 2007 intern cycle. The internship will start in the beginning of September and will last into December. Interns are encouraged to attend workshops, lectures and other staff development events at NDI. All applications for the fall internship period must be received by NDI by July 20.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants can apply now using our on-line resume tool WWW. Please reference the internship for which you are applying and include cover letter with resume.
No phone calls, please.
NDI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, political affiliation, religion, gender, disability, and/or sexual orientation.
