Temporary Project Assistant- Democracy and Technology

Description

About Us

The National Democratic Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to support and strengthen democratic institutions worldwide through citizen participation, openness, and accountability in government. Help support democracy worldwide by joining our team!

About the Role

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, 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 civic technology and human-centered design.

Your Purpose and Impact:

• 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, participatory democracy tools, and parliamentary monitoring tools.

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

• Monitor technology literature and media, including Twitter (X), and prepare newsletters and weekly news round-ups for the team blog.

• Develop case studies on digital technology deployment for civic engagement.

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

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with coursework in political science, international relations, regional studies or additional years of relevant work experience may be substituted for educational requirement on a one-for-one basis

• Fluency in a foreign language and/or technical knowledge specific to the needs of the team highly desired

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

• 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.

• Strong attention to detail with experience prioritizing and managing multiple tasks

• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills

• Experience with event planning and managing logistics is strongly desired

• Experience with Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Google Drive, G+, etc.) strongly desired

What We Offer:

We offer an environment committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging as a core part of our culture. We strive to foster empowerment and belonging as these values are central to our mission and to our impact. We believe that diversity in thought helps us solve the complex problems we face around the globe.

To be considered for a Temporary Project Assistant at NDI, you must have completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree. The hourly rate for candidates with a completed Bachelor's degree is $17.00. The hourly rate for candidates with a completed Master's degree is $18.00.

_*Please note - temporary hires at NDI are paid hourly, are classified as non-exempt, and are therefore eligible to receive overtime pay. Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits, including insurance and retirement plan benefits, and paid time off. Temporary employees of NDI-DC are not represented by the NDI Union._

Additional Information:

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, or relocate prior to the start of employment at NDI.

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

NDI is an equal opportunity employer (EEO). 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. As an equal opportunity employer, NDI encourages individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans or veterans with service-connected disabilities, to apply.

If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please notify NDI's Human Resources department at ~~~. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Parameters

• Incumbent operates under general supervision, receives direction on most processes and methods and is assigned most work.

• Incumbent regularly interacts with staff at all levels within NDI.

• Some interaction with external funders and partners is required when necessary to support the provision of information or clarify information necessary for program operations and administration activities.

Certifications/Licenses (desired):

• None required.

Work Environment:

• This position generally is performed in an office environment and may be suitable for partial telework.

• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required, as well as attendance at external events.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting/mobility-to work at a desk and move around work areas.

• Speaking/hearing-to engage orally in conversation with others.

• Seeing-to effectively use a computer screen and for reading and interpreting printed materials, memos and other paperwork.

• Reaching/handling-to input information into computer systems and retrieve and work with appropriate paperwork, equipment and supplies and complete filing.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)