Job Description
The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) is seeking candidates to work in Washington, D.C. as a full-time project assistant for the Southern and East Africa team covering a range of countries. The temporary project assistant position is available beginning in mid to late March 2020 for a term appointment lasting three months with the possibility of extension for an additional three months based on performance.
Responsibilities:
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Assist the Southern and East Africa team in organizing and implementing democracy development programs throughout the region;
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Provide logistical support for Southern and East Africa programs;
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Assist with administrative duties such as filing, faxing, copying, note-taking, and mailings;
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Collect and distribute to the Southern and East Africa team foreign and domestic newspaper, magazine, or journal clippings pertaining to Southern and East Africa affairs;
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Attend meetings and seminars on Southern and East Africa affairs and prepare written presentations to team members; and
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Support special projects as needed.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree required and degree in political science, international affairs, African/Africana studies or a related field preferred; Additional years of relevant work experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a one-for-one basis;
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Proficient in English (speaking, reading, writing), Portuguese or Arabic a plus;
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Some knowledge of Southern and East Africa and an interest in learning more a plus;
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Strong research and writing skills;
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High degree of organization, attention to detail, and strong time management skills;
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Logistics, travel, and event planning experience;
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Experience with Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Google Drive, G+, etc.) strongly desired; and
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Available a minimum of 40 hours per week.