Company/Organization: National Endowment for Democrracy

Description:

The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a congressionally funded, private, nonprofit grant making organization that works to support freedom around the world, and is seeking an Intern for the World Movement for Democracy. The position is based in Washington, D.C.

The World Movement for Democracy is a global network that brings together democrats, including activists, practitioners, scholars, policy makers, and funders, to advance democracy around the world. The goal of the World Movement is to strengthen efforts to build democracy through sharing knowledge, information, and strategies. NED serves as the World Movement Secretariat and the intern will work with the Secretariat staff.

Position Summary:

The World Movement is currently seeking an Intern for Summer 2014. The unpaid internship is open to current graduate and undergraduate students and will be full or part-time, depending on the intern’s schedule. The World Movement team seeks an individual with strong research, writing, communication, and organizational skills who has a strong interest in democracy work internationally. Energetic, flexible team players who take initiative and who have fluency in a foreign language (Arabic, French, Russian, or Spanish preferred) and overseas experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research to track democracy-advancement efforts;
• Assist in updating the World Movement Web site, conduct research for the World Movement’s e-newsletter, DemocracyNews, and draft alerts for activists facing danger.
• Support ongoing work on projects, such as Defending Civil Society and the Civic Space Initiative.
• Attend lectures and roundtable discussions on democracy; and
• Other tasks as requested

Qualifications:

• Candidates must be able to receive academic credit for the internship and therefore must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate-level program in a related field.
• Qualified candidates should have excellent writing skills, strong analytical skills, maintain a strong work ethic and have sharp attention to detail.
• Students must also have strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Other programs a plus.

End Date:

08/01/2014,

Additional Info:

Other Details:
Time Commitment: 24-40 hrs/week (not to exceed 40 hours per week)
commitment for the duration of the internship.
Travel Reimbursement: $10/day for commuter expenses
NED Application Deadline: n/a
Anticipated Start Date: o/a June 2, 2014
Orientation Dates: June 2-6, 2014
Anticipate End Date: o/a Mid-August 2014
Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Tags:

World  Movement  Democracy 

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