Academic Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in International Relations, Political Science or a related field; graduate degree preferred;
  
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience, coursework and/or internships of workingwith political stakeholders or international organizations or working on democracy building, elections, political activism and/or community organizing 
  

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Good interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of staff, international personnel and political partners and party representatives
  
• Good oral and written communication skills to effectively present information, respond to questions and prepare draft written reports in a professional manner
  
• Capacity to work both independently and as a member of a team
  
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
  
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs
  
• Experience with Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Google Drive, G+, etc.) strongly desired;
  
• Working knowledge of basic budget and accounting procedures
  
• Ability and willingness to travel to regional locations, which are often remote and difficult to reach
  
• Interest in and knowledge of national political environment, parties and political leaders
  
• Able to perform basic political analysis on political and programmatic developments
  
• Good English writing, speaking and translating skills
  
• Ability to effectively articulate NDI mission statements and program/project initiatives
  
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
  
• Ability to apply discretion and maintain confidential information