Employment Opportunities / Internship Opportunities

Unless otherwise noted, all positions listed below are with the National Endowment for Democracy. Please read the descriptions and follow the instructions when applying.

The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a congressionally funded, private, nonprofit grant making organization that works to support freedom around the world. Read more about the NED.

• Senior Budget Analyst – Programs, Planning & Evaluation
• Grants Administrator, Middle East & North Africa (MENA)
• 2009 Research Associate Position
• Intern – Vietnam – Full-time or Part-time
• Program Officer for East Asia
• Part-time Web Assistant

• Assistant Program Officer for the Middle East and North Africa
• Audit Assistant
• Program Officer for Russia and Ukraine
• Grant Systems Manager

• 2009 Research Associate Position
• Intern – Vietnam – Full-time or Part-time
• Center for International Media Assistance Intern

Senior Budget Analyst – Programs, Planning & Evaluation
Posted: December 18, 2008

Position Summary:
The Program Office of the Endowment is seeking a Senior Budget Analyst to provide leadership and hands on support in all areas of Program budget planning, monitoring, forecasting, and integration of program budgetary processes and systems across all regional Program offices.

Specific duties will include:

• Develops and maintains Program Office processes and systems to insure accurate tracking of regional, country and functional goals of grant programs, including identification of all budget sources.
• Establishes an effective working relationship with the Finance Office and Grants Departments to insure efficient exchange of budgetary information.
• Supports the Vice President Programs, Planning, and Evaluation in preparing and presenting Program data to the President, Board of Directors, congressional and government oversight bodies, as well as responding directly to section and internal NED inquires.
• Develops and maintains status reporting processes to assist Regional Program Units with budget planning and budget management.
• Works with the Vice President to prepare budget projections, analysis and presentations.

Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or other applicable discipline. A Masters degree is preferred. A minimum of five years applicable experience in grants administration or applicable financial experience. A working knowledge of MS Office. Foreign language skills are desirable.

To Apply:
Interested applicants should forward a cover letter and resume to jobs@ned.org. Please place Position Number 7035 in the subject line of your submission.

Grants Administrator, Middle East & North Africa (MENA)
Posted: December 17, 2008

Specific duties of the Grants Administrator will include:

• Under the general supervision of the Manager, Grants Administration, provide cradle-to-grave management of assigned grants portfolio, including review of proposals, grant negotiation, award, compliance monitoring, administration and closeout.
• Participate in review of proposals to identify potential technical issues in new awards; ensure that any compliance issues arising under prior awards to renewal grantees are adequately addressed before a new grant is issued.
• Negotiate, draft and issue new grant awards and amendments as required over the life of assigned grants; prepare other correspondence as required.
• Ensure that grants awarded are in compliance with US Government or other donor regulations and/or other special requirements, if any.
• Review grantee financial and narrative reports to identify and resolve budget, compliance and/or other problems; in cooperation with NED's Internal Audit and/or appropriate program staff, investigate and resolve invoice reviews, audit and/or other issues as required.
• Promptly review and process grantee requests for payment.
• Obtain required closeout information from grantees and otherwise facilitate grant closeout process.
• Ensure that assigned fields of grants database are timely updated.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field (business, international studies, or area studies relevant to assigned portfolio, etc.);
• At least three years of experience in non-profit grants/contracts operations;
• Familiarity with Federal grant regulations, international activities/issues relevant to NED's operation environment;
• Professional competency in language relevant to assigned grants portfolio is useful; Arabic language preferred
• Familiarity with or interest in the Middle East and North Africa;
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision;
• Flexibility to be a team player and self starter, comfortable in a supporting role and in working independent, preferably in a multicultural environment;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel; knowledge of MicroEdge Gifts or other relational database helpful; and
• Qualified to work in the US.

To Apply:
Applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references by January 19 , 2009 to:

• Email: webmaster@ned.org; Please put "Grants – MENA" in the subject line.
• Mail: MENA Grants Administrator Search, National Endowment for Democracy, 1025 F Street, NW, Suite 800, Washington DC 20004.
• Fax: 202-378-6042

Program Officer for East Asia
Posted: November 20, 2008

Position Summary:
The Program Officer will work with the regional director to develop the Endowment's strategy for China and manage the China grants program, including monitoring and assessment of direct grants and NED core institute projects in the region.

Specific duties of the Program Officer will include:

• Assessing proposals and drafting and editing summaries of recommended proposals to present at quarterly Board meetings;
• Traveling to the region on a regular basis to identify potential new grantees;
• Monitoring and providing compliance assistance to existing grantees;
• Attending relevant internal and external meetings;
• Tracking political developments in the region;
• Maintaining contacts with organizations and individuals in Washington and Asia working on China.

Applicants should have the following qualifications:

• A Master's level education or equivalent knowledge in International Affairs, Politics or a related discipline;
• At least 4 years of relevant experience;
• In-depth knowledge of political issues and trends in China, including Hong Kong, Tibet, and Xinjiang;
• Fluency in Chinese;
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills in English;
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office;
• High degree of organization and initiative;
• Knowledge of program assessment techniques;
• Excellent staff, office management and interpersonal skills.

To Apply:
Please send to jobs@ned.org, with Position 7037 in the subject line:

• Your resume, including names and contact information for three references;
• A cover letter explaining your interest in the position.

Part-time Web Assistant
Posted: November 7, 2008

Position Summary:
The Web Assistant will work under the supervision of the Web Project Administrator.

This is a paid position, no benefits, with a flexible schedule (15-20 hours per week).

Specific duties of the Web Assistant will include:

• Assist in updating organizational websites and solicit new content as necessary
• Maintain information on the sites to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Assist with new interactive media development, including social networking
• Assist with video editing
• Help with light digital graphic creation and modification
• Assist with all other miscellaneous administrative tasks

Qualifications include:

• Experience with HTML, CSS, and graphic editing software. Adobe Photoshop and Dreamweaver preferred.
• Experience with content management systems and blogging software (Wordpress)
• Knowledge and skills for using new media effectively, including social media tools
• Familiarity with video editing and sound file editing
• Strong organization and attention to detail required
• Self-starting and able to manage multiple workflows

To Apply:
Send resume and cover letter to jobs@ned.org . Include Position 7036 in the subject line of your email.

Assistant Program Officer for the Middle East and North Africa
Posted: October 24, 2008

Position Summary:
The National Endowment for Democracy is searching for an Assistant Program Officer for the Middle East and North Africa to be based in Washington, D.C.

The Assistant Program Officer will work with program staff to provide programmatic and administrative support to NED's Middle East & North Africa grants program, monitor program budgets, prepare reports and assist in the development of projects in the region.

Specific duties of the Program Assistant will include:

• Assisting in the evaluation of project proposals and drafting summaries of proposals to present at quarterly Board meetings;
• Assisting in monitoring the work of existing grantees;
• Tracking political developments in the region;
• Providing administrative support to the region's program officers;
• Organizing events to highlight specific democracy-related issues.

Applicants should have the following qualifications:

• A Master's level education or equivalent knowledge in international affairs, politics or a related discipline, or a relevant Bachelor's degree and two years' experience in democracy-related work;
• Knowledge of political issues and trends in the Middle East/North Africa Region
• Language skills in Arabic required; additional language skill in French preferred
• MS Office Skills;
• High degree of organization and initiative;
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

To Apply:
Applicants should send a resume and cover letter to jobs@ned.org. Please include Position 7034 in the subject line.

Audit Assistant
Posted: September 3, 2008

Position Summary:
The Audit Assistant works under the supervision of the Director of Auditing to assist auditors in securing grantee expenditure documentation for review, maintaining and updating logs of completed audit reviews, creating and maintaining files, and performing other administrative duties.

Specific duties will include:

• Download copies of pending grant proposals from the Gifts database and create audit logs by region.
• Download information from the Gifts database to create risk assessment worksheets, distribute them to Audit, Program and Grants and compile completed worksheets.
• Update audit logs when the first grant payment has been made.
• Send out introductory letters, and invoice and daily transaction ledger request letters.
• Update audit logs and Gifts whenever invoices or daily transaction ledgers are sent, received or completed.
• Run a report from Gifts of all grants which will expire within 60 days.
• Make copies, create new files and labels, file and pull documents, maintain the audit files and send files to storage.
• Perform other administrative duties as required.

Applicants should have the following qualifications:

The job requires a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of two years of office experience and the ability to work well with others. Knowledge of the following applications is a requirement: Word, Excel, Outlook, and database applications. Must be able to work independently. Knowledge of a foreign language is a plus. Resume and references are required.

To Apply:
Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@ned.org. Be sure and place Position 7028 in the subject line of your email.

Program Officer for Russia and Ukraine

Position Summary:
The Program Officer for Russia and Ukraine will report to the Senior Program Officer for Russia and Ukraine, working to develop and manage the NED's grants program in Russia and Ukraine.

Specific duties of the Program Officer will include:

• Assessing proposals to present at quarterly Board meetings;
• Traveling to the region on a regular basis to identify and work with potential new grantees;
• Monitoring and providing compliance assistance to existing grantees;
• Attending relevant internal and external meetings;
• Tracking political developments in the region;
• Maintaining contacts with organizations and individuals in Washington working on the region.

Applicants should have the following qualifications:

• A Master's degree or equivalent knowledge in History, Politics or a related discipline;
• 4 years' prior experience in democracy related work;
• In-depth knowledge of issues and trends in the region;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English;
• A strong command of Russian is required; knowledge of Ukrainian is highly desirable
• A high degree of organization and initiative.

To Apply:
Please send a cover letter, university transcript, resume and a writing sample of approximately 5-10 pages to Position Number "7018" at jobs@ned.org. Acknowledgements and responses will be sent only to applications under active consideration.

Grant Systems Manager

Position Summary:
This position is responsible for the overall administration and maintenance of the Endowment's grants management database (MicroEdge GIFTS), combining the strategic planning and administration of GIFTS with training, outreach and communication with staff to expand usage of GIFTS and complementary systems. The Grant Systems Manager will develop an understanding of the Grants, Audit, and Programs functions at the Endowment and their roles in the grant cycle and work cooperatively with an interdepartmental team to translate business process needs into system solutions. Within the Grants Administration department, the Grant Systems Manager, develops and implements policies and procedures for ensuring the integrity of the data in GIFTS. As the Endowment's GIFTS expert and leading a team of power users, the position is primarily responsible for staff training, specialized reporting, technical assistance for staff, and liaising with IT staff. The Grant Systems Manager works independently, exercising judgment and discretion with multiple staff levels.

Specific duties of the GIFTS Administrator will include:

• Continually explore new ways to make the grants management database a dynamic tool by reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating data management systems and user needs to provide recommendations and solutions to parallel overall organizational strategies.
• Develop strategies for streamlining process and workflow throughout the organization and participate in the planning and execution of future upgrades and technology enhancements.
• Educate all staff on system procedures; collaborate with professional development functions at NED to provide orientation and training for new staff and develop specialized training presentations and curriculum for staff on an ongoing basis.
• Manage the grants management database, including, but not limited to the following: users, groups, and permissions; codes; templates; batch utilities; upgrades; modules; and data integrity.
• Develop and maintain report models to help staff utilize and benefit from the information in the GIFTS database.
• Oversee the creation, design, and modification of standardized templates for use within the data system.
• Maintain and modify written procedures outlining data management practices.
• Serve as GIFTS resource and help desk.
• Collaborate with IT to resolve issues with GIFTS and other complementary systems.
• Liaise with the software vendor for product development and support in concert with IT.
• Remain informed on software updates, upgrades, and additional services.

Applicants should have the following qualifications:

Skills/Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of MicroEdge GIFTS or similar relational database.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to analyze data and interpret information to develop data management strategies across systems.
• Ability to manage and motivate project teams with strong goal orientation
• Good judgment, resourcefulness and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Highly-organized and efficient; able to prioritize work based on minimal direction and multiple competing priorities..
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to liaise effectively between staff of different levels and across functions.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and be responsive to staff requests.

Professional Experience:

• Prior experience with business process analysis and redesign.
• Minimum of seven to ten years experience in grants administration, or related role in non-profit management.
• Experience in training and developing training materials.
• Familiarity with international activities/issues relevant to NED's operating environment.

Education:

• BA or BS degree; advanced degree preferred.
• Eligible to work in the U.S.

To Apply:

Interested Applicants should send resume and cover letter to jobs@ned.org and place 7014 in the subject line.

Internship Opportunities

2009 Research Associate Position

Summary: The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) seeks a research associate to work closely with Reagan-Fascell Fellows in residence at NED's International Forum for Democratic Studies for the six-month period February 1–July 31, 2009.

Background : The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program enables democracy ac­tiv­ists, scholars, and journalists from around the world to deepen their understand­ing of democracy and enhance their ability to promote democratic change. Each year, the program hosts approximately 17 fellows from aspiring, emerging, and established democracies. In 2009, the Endowment anticipates hosting fellows from Algeria, Argentina, Chad, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Russia, Sudan, each of whom will pursue a project on democratization and human rights in his or her region of interest.

Responsibilities: As part of this dynamic program, research associates play an important role in ensuring a successful experience for each fellow. Each research associate is assigned to work with several fellows. Duties include:

• consulting with fellows on the shape and direction of their projects
• providing research, written, and editorial support on issues relating to the theory and practice of democracy
• facilitating outreach (identifying key experts around town with whom fellows may wish to meet, etc.)
• aiding in the preparation and follow-up for fellows' events and presentations
• assisting staff with administrative projects, including the annual competition, events, publications, and promotion

Eligibility: Candidatesshould be in possession of an M.A. degree (or a B.A. degree plus two years of work experience) in political science or a related field. Successful applicants will (1) have a keen interest in democracy and human rights; international development, the social sciences, or area studies; (2) possess excellent research and writing skills; and (3) demonstrate professionalism and strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Computer proficiency, especially in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, is required. Knowledge of desktop publishing (PhotoShop, InDesign) is a plus.. Knowledge of one or more foreign languages is preferred. Applicants must possess legal authorization to work in the United States.

Duration of Consultancy: The program seeks to hire one research associate for 30–40 hours per week from February 1 through July 31, 2009. The research associate will be expected to commit to the entire duration of the six-month consultancy period. Orientation will be held in the last week of January 2009.

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of references via e-mail to fellowships@ned.org .. Please put "Research Associate Position" and your full name in the subject line. In their cover letter, applicants should address why they are interested in serving as a research associate with the Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program and describe any regional interests or skills they may possess. Successful semifinalists will be asked to complete an editing test..

Closing Date for Applications: December 22, 2008

Intern – Vietnam – Full-time or Part-time

Position Summary:
NED seeks an intern to work with its East Asia team, specializing in Vietnam. The position is based in Washington, D.C. A commitment of 8-10 hours per week is the expected minimum; hours are negotiable.

The intern will provide analytical and administrative support to East Asia Programs section.

Specific duties of the Intern will include:

• Translate into English selected portions of Vietnamese-language websites, publications, press releases, and other material;
• Attend talks, events and meetings and prepare succinct notes for NED staff use;
• Assist with monitoring and evaluation of NED-funded programs and conducting research on developments in Vietnam.

Applicants should have the following qualifications:

• Advanced Vietnamese reading and writing skills;
• Advanced research skills;
• Demonstrated interest in East Asian affairs and/or democracy promotion;
• Strong English writing skills;
• Proficien cy in Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Ability to work independently.

To Apply:
Please e-mail your resume, a letter explaining what interest s you about the position, and contact information for at least one reference, to jobs@ned.org. Include Position 7038 in the subject line of your email. Applications accepted until the position is filled.

Center for International Media Assistance Intern

The Center for International Media Assistance at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) seeks an intern. intern. The NED is a private, bipartisan, nonprofit organization which strengthens democratic institutions around the world through nongovernmental efforts. The Center, a recently established NED initiative, focuses on strengthening the support of free and independent media worldwide. Among other activities, the Center supports an Advisory Council and working groups on media assistance issues, as well as drafting reports on topics relevant to media development.

The internship, which is unpaid, is open to current graduate and undergraduate students. The duties include researching international organizations and topics on media assistance, helping with Center correspondence and assisting with arranging meetings and events at the Center. Applicants must be proficient computer users and possess strong oral and written communication skills. Applicants should have an interest in journalism, communications, international relations, development and democracy work.

Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to the Center coordinator, Shannon Maguire, at CIMA@ned.org.

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