Freedom House Intern - South Africa

Freedom House promotes the spread of freedom and democracy around the world through research, effective advocacy, and programs that support frontline activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World, Freedom of the Press, Freedom on the Net, Nations in Transit, and Countries at the Crossroads. With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we support the right of every individual to be free

Position Summary The Intern will assist with logistical, research, and administrative support for Freedom House’s Johannesburg office. She/he will have the opportunity to gain experience in monitoring and evaluation methodologies, data quality, program administration, USAID financial rules and regulations, and Freedom House’s methodology. This position is located in Johannesburg, South Africa and reports to the Project Director.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or current college or graduate student Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing Proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Knowledge of human rights, rule of law, democracy, anti-corruption and international development concepts in Southern Africa
Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality regarding all aspects of work at all times Knowledge of basic accounting principles and grant-related compliance requirements preferred Experience living and/or working in Southern Africa or extensive travel to the region preferred

Some Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with ensuring Freedom House South Africa’s monitoring and evaluation tracking system is updated and maintained at all times Derive information from this tracking system for input into reports for donors Assist with background research needed for proposals and program activities Provide administrative and logistical support for the day-to-day functioning of South Africa programs Assist with maintenance of other databases as needed Attend related events and other external meetings as necessary and provide readout to team members Assist with other related projects as needed.

How to apply:

Qualified and Interested applicants We invite qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter to:recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR Dept., referencing 2012-123 South Africa Intern. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

Only applicants with the legal right to live and work in South Africa need apply.

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