Jobs--National Democratic Inst., Washington, DC

Program Officers: Eurasia
The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) seeks two Washington-based program officers to manage country programs in the Eurasia region. NDI conducts a wide range of democracy-building programs in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Ukraine. Programs in each country can include legislative development, political party development, civic organizing and advocacy, citizen participation and election monitoring. Program officers will be responsible for developing and managing NDI programs overseas, monitoring political developments, recruiting and briefing expert trainers, designing and writing program proposals, managing program budgets, and writing internal and external program reports.
Job Qualifications
The ideal candidates will have:

several years experience in international development, political party organizing, or legislative affairs.
experience living and working overseas, preferably in the Eurasia region
a master's degree in political science, Russian area studies, public policy or a related field
Russian language skills or other language native to the area
a political knowledge of the region
strong writing skills and ability to write under deadline
flexibility to work independently and with others
an ability to coordinate multiple tasks
Comments: Program officers will be based in Washington, D.C., and will work with a team of Washington-based and field-based staff. The salary is commensurate with experience. Applicants must be willing to travel to Washington at their own expense for an interview. Occasional short-term international travel is required.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to:
The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs
Attn: Edmund Rhoads
1717 Massachusetts Ave., N.W.
Fifth Floor
Washington, D.C. 20036
Fax: (202) 745-2914
[email protected]
No phone calls please.
NDI is an equal opportunity employer.

Last updated: May 2000

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