Paid Internship Opportunity: Asia

Intern/Project Assistant: ASIA

Annual Salary: $20,001 - $29,999
Washington, DC

DEADLINE: October 7, 2016

The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) is seeking candidates for full-time internships with the Institute's Asia team in Washington, DC. The interns would support NDI's programs in Asia. The Asia team is reviewing applications for this position on a rolling basis.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Provide administrative and logistical support on assigned democracy development projects
• Research and gather materials for country-specific programs
• Assist in the preparation and drafting of periodical reports
• Support the activities of assigned field offices
• Collect and distribute foreign and domestic newspaper, magazine, and/or academic articles pertaining to Asia program affairs
• Attend meetings and seminars on Asian affairs and prepare written summaries
• Complete special projects as needed
• Additional responsibilities based on demonstrated ability

Qualifications

• Graduate degree preferred, but not required
• Demonstrated knowledge and interest in democracy and/or Asia
• Well-organized and skilled at prioritizing and managing multiple tasks
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Flexible, highly communicative, and team-oriented work style
• Proficiency in any Asian language is desirable, but not required
• Experience with Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Google Drive, G+, etc.) strongly desired

Application Process

DEADLINE: October 7, 2016

This is a paid position at NDI's office in Washington, DC. We are currently recruiting for applicants available immediately. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

No phone calls please.

Non-U.S. citizens must possess work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship in order to be eligible for this position.

NDI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.PI95244357

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