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Job Summary:
Every employee of IRI is responsible for carrying out the Mission of IRI and demonstrating the Core Values in their day to day operations. The Core Values, which are IRI’s foundational building blocks include:
Excellence– We believe in quality results delivered by investing in people. Freedom– We believe in exploration and experimentation to be agile and responsive. Respect- We believe in trust, empathy and empowering people. Teamwork- We believe in diversity, inclusion and the power of global collaboration. Transparency– We believe in open communication and clear decision-making. Accountability- We believe in personal responsibility as the foundation of success.
IRI is creating student and employee partnerships that facilitate growth and development of IRI’s future leadership. The intern will support the work of IRI’s Center for Global Impact.
IRI’s Center for Global Impact (CGI) is designed to help IRI learn, innovate, and lead in global democratic development programming. The Technical Advancement (TA) line of effort within the Center is comprised of experts specializing in a range of technical areas and program staff who oversee global and cross-cutting initiatives. TA leads CGI’s efforts to contribute to thought leadership, respond to emerging global challenges and trends, facilitate global initiatives, and serve as an incubator for new ideas and cutting-edge approaches.
This position will start in January 2022 for no more than sixteen (16) weeks and may not be extended. This is a paid position, at $15.20 per hour.
In-Person and Virtual applicants encouraged to apply.
Position Requirements:
- Current student in or recent graduate of an undergraduate or graduate program in Political Science, International Affairs,
- Experience in international development or related field.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint required.
- Excellent writing, research and communication skills.
- Familiarity with media outlets that cover international affairs and organizations that analyze comparative politics
- Strong ability to read large amounts of text in expedient timeframe and catalog information based on set criteria
Responsibilities:
- Provide desk-based qualitative research support on democracy and governance issues, including anticorruption, legislative strengthening, youth and inclusion, countering foreign authoritarian influence, conflict prevention and stabilization, election integrity and digital democracy.
- With guidance from Center staff, conduct research analysis of qualitative and/or quantitative data, for program design and implementation efforts
- Prepare TA products for public consumption, including by copyediting, managing references, and formatting documents.
- Develop original analytical pieces for public outlets in coordination with TA staff.
- Assist in the design, organization, and implementation of dissemination events for TA products, including webinars, seminars, and workshops.
Learning Outcomes:
- Gain familiarity and experience with democratic governance technical areas, including anticorruption, legislative strengthening, youth and inclusion, countering foreign authoritarian influence, conflict prevention and stabilization, election integrity and digital democracy.
- Develop program management skills, including procurement administration.
- Gain working proficiency in database development and maintenance.
- Gain exposure to program design and implementation, including workplan development, financial planning, and monitoring and evaluation.
- Experience with translating academic evidence and applied research into programming tools.
- Gain exposure to institutional learning and knowledge management processes
How to apply
Please submit resume and cover letter to company website: Virtual Intern Technical Advancement | Job Opportunities (ultipro.com)