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Intern: Central and West Africa (Anglophone)

The National Democratic Institute (NDI) invites candidates to apply for a full-time, paid internship in a dynamic, fast-paced organization promoting democracy worldwide with the Central and West Africa Team (CEWA). The position provides a window to the field of international development work, with challenging opportunities for those wishing to explore a career in the expanding realm of international relations. We are currently recruiting for Fall 2011. The intern for Central and West Africa will provide programmatic and administrative support to the regional CEWA team by performing the duties listed below.


Responsibilities

  • Research and gather materials for country specific programs;
  • Assist in the preparation and drafting of periodical reports;
  • Assist in tracking program expenditures;
  • Support the activities of assigned field offices;
  • Collect and distribute foreign and domestic newspaper, magazine, and/or academic articles pertaining to Asian program affairs;
  • Attend meetings and seminars on Central and West Africa affairs and prepare oral and written presentations to CEWA team members;
  • Provide administrative support on assigned country projects, including filing, faxing, copying and mailings;
  • Complete special projects as needed; and
  • Additional responsibilities based on demonstrated ability could include: proposal drafting and editing, program development, and donor relations.


Experience Required

  • Generally pursing a undergraduate or graduate program, or a recent graduate; relevant degree programs might include, but are not limited to, political science, international relations, international development, and African studies; master’s degree preferred;
  • Must be highly knowledgeable of and interested in central and west Africa;
  • Must be well-organized and skilled at prioritizing and managing multiple tasks;
  • Must have excellent writing skills;
  • Excellent financial management skills are highly desirable;
  • Must be flexible, diligent, and team-oriented; and
  • Able to work independently.
  • Experience with Microsoft Word and Access; and
  • Proficiency in French is a plus but not required; and
  • Available full-time (40hrs/week);

Comments

This is a paid internship.

Interns are encouraged to attend workshops, lectures and other staff development events at NDI. We are currently recruiting for applicants available for Fall 2011.

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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