Aruba (The Netherlands): Intern/Project Assistant: Central and West Africa (CEWA)

Organization: National Democratic Institute
Country: Aruba (The Netherlands), Bulgaria, United States of America
Closing date: 03 Jan 2015

Intern /Project Assistant Central & West Africa (CEWA)

The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) invites students to apply for a full-time, paid internship in a dynamic, fast-paced organization promoting democracy worldwide with the Central and West Africa Team (CEWA). The position provides a window to the field of international development work, with challenging opportunities for those wishing to explore a career in the expanding realm of international relations. The intern for Central and West Africa will provide programmatic and administrative support to the regional CEWA team by performing the duties listed below.
Primary Responsibilities

• Research and gather background information for the Central and West Africa Region;
• Backstop the activities of the field offices;
• Collect and distribute foreign and domestic newspapers, magazines, or journal clippings pertaining to Central and West Africa;
• Attend meetings and seminars on Central and West Africa affairs and prepare oral and written presentations to CEWA team members;
• Assist in the preparation and drafting of periodic reports;
• Assist in organizing programs for visiting delegations;
• Provide administrative support to assigned country projects, including filing, faxing, copying and mailings; and
• Conduct special projects as needed.

Required Skills

• Generally pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree preferably in International;
• Relations or related field;
• Fluency in French a must (speaking, reading, writing);
• Interest /knowledge of political issues of Central and Western Africa;
• Well-organized and skilled in prioritizing and managing multiple tasks;
• Excellent writing skills;
• Flexible, diligent and team-oriented;
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Access; and
• Experience with Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Google Drive, G+, etc.) strongly desired.

Comments
This is a paid internship.
Interns are encouraged to attend workshops, lectures and other staff development events at NDI.
Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.
No phone calls please.
Non-U.S. citizens applying for internships and entry level positions based in the U.S. must possess work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship.
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, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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