Intern: Middle East and North Africa
The National Democratic Institute (NDI) is seeking an undergraduate or graduate student to work in Washington, D.C., as an intern for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Division's programs. The intern will be responsible for conducting research on country specific programs, attending meetings and seminars on Middle East and North African affairs, and providing administrative support on country projects.
Responsibilities
- Research and gather materials for country specific programs.
- Backstop the activities of the field offices.
- Collect and distribute to the MENA team foreign and domestic newspapers, magazines, or journal clippings pertaining to the Middle East and North Africa.
- Attend meetings and seminars on Middle East and North African affairs and prepare oral and written presentations to MENA team members.
- Assist in the preparation and drafting of periodical reports.
- Provide administrative support to assigned country projects, including filing, faxing, copying and mailings.
- Conduct special projects as needed.
Experience Required
- Generally pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in international affairs, political science or a related field; recent graduates are also welcome to apply.
- Knowledge of and interest in the Middle East and North Africa.
- Well-organized and skilled at prioritizing and managing multiple tasks.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Flexible, diligent and team-oriented.
- Arabic and French language skills preferred but not required.
Comments
All applicants for internships must possess work authorization which does not require employer sponsorship. This is a paid internship. Interns are encouraged to attend workshops, lectures and other staff development events at NDI. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.
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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