Intern (Fall)

Introduction:

The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) encourages enthusiastic individuals with strong interest in women's political participation to submit a resume and cover letter for an internship with NDI's Women's Political Participation team. The internship is based in NDI's Washington DC office and requires a 40 hour commitment per week.

This is a paid internship. Interns are encouraged to attend workshops, lectures and other staff development events at NDI.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the general daily functioning of the women's political participation programs, including consolidating, supplementing, reorganizing and indexing NDI's materials on Women's Political Participation as well as organizing and collecting resources on women's issues in the field of democratic development;

• Conducting a country-by-country inventory of NDI programs emphasizing women's participation and cataloging relevant training materials;

• Developing case studies of NDI programs;

• Assisting with administrative duties such as filing, faxing, copying, and mailings.

Required Skills:

• Generally pursuing or recently completed an undergraduate or graduate degree in gender studies, international relations, political science, or public policy studies;

• Demonstrated course work and/or work experience in women's issues, gender equity, or related areas, particularly as they apply to international issues and/or politics;

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills;

• Excellent organizational and administrative abilities;

• Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a fast-paced environment;

• Varied computer skills and languages a plus.

To apply:

Tracking Code: 185589-851

Please apply ONLINE at: http://www.ndi.org/employment/employment.asp