Department(s): Countering Disinformation

Job Title: Program Intern 

Reports to: Resident Senior Program Manager

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

Application Deadline: November 25, 2021

The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) is a non-profit organization working to strengthen democracy worldwide. NDI programs are supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), UK, Sweden, Canada, the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and other donors. NDI and its partners have been working in Ukraine since 1992.

Position Summary: The National Democratic Institute (NDI) seeks an Intern to support the countering disinformation program in Ukraine. The intern will be responsible for providing logistical and administrative support for the implementation of program activities. These positions require a high degree of discretion, strong organizational skills, good judgement, and an interest in information environment analysis. Working proficiency in English is required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide logistical support for online meetings, trainings, workshops and other events as required;

• Assist with and provide back-up for the day-to-day operations of the program, responding to routine program inquiries, ensuring prompt and accurate forwarding of messages;

• Assist in  reconciliation of expenditures in accordance with NDI’s financial policies;

• Observe program supported activities;

• Assist in preparation and drafting of activity reports and briefing notes;

• Provide written translation of program materials;

• Monitor political and other developments in the country;and

• Carry out other assigned tasks related to program activities.

Qualifications/Requirements: 

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate program, or a recent university graduate; relevant degree programs might include, but are not limited to: Human Rights, Political Science, International Relations, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Law or Linguistics;

• Ability to demonstrate a keen interest in the topics of disinformation and media landscape;

• Ability to work both independently and as a constructive member of a team.

• Critical and analytical thinking skills.

• Fluency in English and Ukrainian is required.

• Working knowledge of Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Google Drive, G+, etc.).

Submission Guidelines: Suitable and qualified candidates are requested to send a CV and motivation letter in English to the following email address: [email protected], with the subject line (Ref: Program Intern - CD). Your CV and motivation letter should demonstrate your interest and qualifications for this position, and be submitted as a single PDF file. 

Deadline: The deadline for submitting applications is November 25, 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the written assessment, and finalists only will be invited for an interview.

NDI welcomes and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. As such, our commitment is to promote equal employment opportunities for all applicants seeking employment and employees. NDI makes employment decisions based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to any grounds such as age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, etc.