Posted: March 15, 2009
Intern (Summer): Southern and East Africa Tracking Code 204973-851
Job Description: The National Democratic Institute for
International Affairs (NDI) is seeking undergraduate or graduate
candidates for internships with NDIs Southern and East Africa (SEA)
programs for Summer 2009. The intern will be responsible for
conducting country- and program-specific research, attending meetings
on Southern and East African Affairs, and providing administrative
support for country programs. Primary Responsibilities * Research and
gather materials for country specific programs; * Assist in the
backstopping of field offices activities; * Collect and distribute to
the SEA team news updates; * Attend meetings and seminars on Southern
and East African affairs and prepare oral and written presentations to
SEA team members; * Assist in the preparation and drafting of
periodical reports; * Provide administrative support to assigned
country programs, including filing, faxing, copying, mailing, and/ or
event preparation; * Conduct special projects as needed. Required
Skills * 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; * Well-organized and skilled in
prioritizing and managing multiple tasks; * Excellent writing skills;
* Able to prioritize, meet deadlines, and work with a team; *
Portuguese/French/Swahili language skills useful, but not required.
Comments This is a paid internship. Applications are now being
accepted for the Summer 2009 intern cycle. Interns are encouraged to
attend workshops, lectures and other staff development events at NDI.
Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. All
applicants for internships must possess work authorization which does
not require employer sponsorship. No phone calls please. NDI is an
Equal Opportunity Employer and does not dis criminate 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. Job Location Washington,
DC, US. Position Type Full-Time/Regular
Please refer to job code ndi-204973 when responding to this ad.
Category: Office Employment
Other Office Employment
Location: Washington, DC
Pay Rate: Open
Job Terms: full time
Company: National Democratic
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Posted by the CWRU POSC Department on 03-30-2009
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