Project Assistant-Citizen Participation
NDI seeks an undergraduate or graduate student with strong organizational, writing and interpersonal skills to assist the Citizen Participation Team for Spring 2010. NDI programs help strengthen civic organizations and promote citizen participation in primarily six areas: advocacy, community organizing, civic education, political process monitoring, organizational strengthening and voter education. The Citizen Participation Team is responsible for advising and assisting NDI's regional teams in the development and implementation of these programs around the world. The anticipated start date for this position is on or before January 3, 2012.
Required Skills
- Researching, writing and editing the Civic Update, an in-house publication that highlights best practices and lessons from the field, as well as innovative practices drawn from other organizations.
- Attending and reporting back to the team on selected internal meetings and external events.
- Assisting team members in responding to requests for information regarding NDI’s civic programs.
- Updating and maintaining resource materials for the team listserv and internal database.
- Other research and administrative projects as needed.
Experience Required
- Must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in international development, public policy, political science or a related field at the time of participation in the internship.
- Previous interest and experience in at least one of the following: grassroots organizing, advocacy, Get-Out-the-Vote campaigns, voter education, civic education and related areas of work.
- Demonstrated interest in international issues related to democratic transitions and the role of civil society in promoting democratic reform.
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently and with others in a fast-paced office.
- Organized and efficient.
- Proficiency in a second language a plus.
- Computer skills, especially those related to maintaining a website, are also a plus.
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This is a paid internship. The project assistant will gain an enhanced understanding of civil society's role in promoting and consolidating transitions to democracy. S/he will have the opportunity to focus on work in the field to develop as case studies and other programmatic support materials. In addition, interns are encouraged to attend lectures, discussion sessions and other events at NDI and have the opportunity to meet NDI staff
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