National Democratic Institute
Temporary Project Assistant: Asia-Pacific
The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) is seeking a candidate to work in Washington, D.C. as a full-time project assistant for the Asia-Pacific team. Two temporary project assistant positions are available beginning in June/July 2022 for a term appointment lasting three months with the possibility of extension for an additional three months based on performance and/or business need. One position will support Myanmar and Thailand programming, and one position will support programming in a range of countries in East Asia and the Pacific.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Asia-Pacific team in organizing and implementing democracy development programs
- Collect and distribute to the regional team foreign and domestic newspaper, magazine, or journal clippings pertaining to Asia & Pacific affairs
- Attend meetings and seminars on Asia-Pacific affairs and prepare written presentations to team members
- Assist in providing logistical and administrative support
- Assist with administrative tasks such as scanning, photocopying, and reviewing documents, such as leases and contracts, in support of headquarters and field office operations
- Conduct special projects as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably with coursework in political science, international development, Asian studies;
- Must have excellent oral and written proficiency in English
- Demonstrated knowledge of and interest in East or Southeast Asia
- Experience living and working in Southeast Asia or the Pacific Islands region preferred but not required
- Available a minimum of 40 hours per week
- Able to prioritize, meet deadlines, and work with a team
- Experience managing work prioritization and attention to detail
- Experience with Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Google Drive, G+, etc.)
- Ability to read, write, and speak an Asian language is a plus, particularly Japanese, Korean, Thai, or Burmese.
Comments:
To comply with tax and legal obligations, all candidates for DC-based positions must reside in Maryland, DC or Virginia. While there may be flexibility for remote/hybrid work environments, candidates must be residents of MD, DC or VA or relocate prior to the start of employment at NDI.
This is a union position to be represented by the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 2.
Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. NDI does not provide sponsorship.
NDI is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). As such, NDI makes employment decisions and provides equal employment opportunity without regard to an applicant’s or employee’s race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state and local laws. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please notify NDI’s Human Resources department.
To apply please visit our website at www.ndi.org/careers.
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