Description

The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) is seeking candidates for a temporary (no benefits) position of up to 6 months (initially 3 months, with the possibility of a 3 month extension based on performance), with NDI’s Democracy and Technology (DemTech) team. NDI’s DemTech team works around the globe with political experts in NDI’s 55+ field offices to design and support technology-enabled programs. Our work is focused at building a safe, open, democratic information space and giving citizens more voice in their governments and aiding governments in being more responsive to their people. This position would focus on supporting NDI's programs related to democracy and technology, including information integrity issues, internet freedom, cybersecurity, civic technology, and human-centered design.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in technology-powered project design, implementation, testing, documentation and evaluation.

• Investigate and share new technologies relevant to civic and political groups.

• Assist with the development of materials for and training on topics such as: emerging technology tools and approaches, cybersecurity, and information integrity (including social media monitoring, violence against women online, etc).

• Assist with planning, logistics, and invitations for public events.

• Monitor technology media, including social media, and prepare newsletters and weekly news round-ups for the team blog.

• Assist in writing easy-to-understand instructions and manuals for technology tools.

• Coordinate administrative tasks such as travel authorizations and financial reconciliations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required with coursework in political science, international relations computer science, or a relevant subject. A combination of education and experience in lieu of a degree can be considered.

• Curiosity about and passion for the impacts of digital media and technology on citizen’s lives.

• Excellent event planning and organizational skills.

• Excellent writing and speaking skills in both formal and informal styles.

• Experience studying social media through Crowdtangle or other online research tools and platforms is a plus.

• Experience working to address or researching gender and social media; specific experience with online violence against women in politics a plus.

• Political, campaign, legislative, international, or NGO experience is a plus.

• Fluency in a language other than English is a plus.

Comments:

This is a paid, no benefits, position. For consideration, please include both a cover letter and resume in your application. Project Assistants are encouraged to attend workshops, lectures, and other staff development events at NDI. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

While there may be flexibility for remote/hybrid work environment and to comply with tax and legal obligations, successful candidates must be residents of MD, DC, or VA, prior to the start of employment at NDI.

Candidates must be legally eligible and authorized to work in the U.S. NDI does not provide sponsorship.

The position pays 17.50 to candidates with a Bachelors degree and 18.50 for those with a Masters degree.

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 a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please notify NDI’s Human Resources department.

To apply for this position, please visit the NDI website at: www.ndi.org/careers.

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