*Only candidates currently residing in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, D.C. will be considered for this opportunity. *
- Assist with program logistics, including arrangements for airfare, hotel, visas, meeting schedules, and briefing books for traveling NDI staff, consultants, and delegations
- Collect and distribute foreign and domestic newspaper, magazine, and/or academic articles pertaining to Southern and East African affairs
- Provide administrative support on assigned country programs, including filing, faxing, copying, and mailing
- Assist in researching and drafting periodic reports on NDI programs
- Attend events and lectures on Southern and East Africa and provide written summaries to team members
- Attend NDI events and program meetings and provide minutes to team members
- Review documentation of field office expenditures
- Assist in organizing document archives of NDI programs in the SEA region
- Complete special projects as requested
- Bachelor’s degree in African studies, international development, international relations, political science, or a related field
- Some knowledge of Southern and East Africa and an interest in learning more
- High degree of organization, attention to detail, and skill at prioritizing and managing multiple tasks
- Strong research and writing skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and Google applications
- Oral and written proficiency in English
- Availability to work 40 hours/week for six months
Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. NDI does not provide sponsorship. Only candidates currently residing in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, D.C. will be considered for this opportunity.
NDI welcomes and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. As such, our commitment is to promote equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all applicants seeking employment and NDI employees. NDI makes employment decisions based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, military status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, educational status, unemployment status, place of residence or business, source of income, or reproductive health decision making. Additionally, harassment or discrimination based on these characteristics will not be tolerated at NDI. To perform the essential functions of this position, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities and qualified individuals who have limitations due to pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or medical related condition.
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