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Position Summary
The Intern will support program activities and advocacy campaigns to advance democracy and human rights across Eurasia, a region that remains one of the world’s most repressive regions. She/he will support the team in administration and logistics of program implementation, research, fundraising, and outreach. This is a 40 hour per week paid Internship that will require a 6-month commitment. The Intern will report to the Eurasia Program Director.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in international relations, human rights, law, development studies, and Russian language, or related field
- Experience in creating, managing, and reporting on budgets and program activities, including exchange programs and cost share requirements.
- Strong ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing
- Strong ability to communicate effectively in Russian and/or Turkish language preferred
- Experience working on issues pertaining to the region, particularly countries of the former Soviet Union, with background on Central Asia (Kazakhstan in particular) and Turkey
- Knowledge and interest in international human rights and/or international relations
Some Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in country research on human rights and governance issues
- Assist with drafting narrative reports, advocacy statements, and congressional testimony
- Assist in processing program expenditures in the region and drafting budgets
- Attend events related to human rights issues in Eurasia and prepare reports and briefs, as needed
- Assist with program development and daily administrative and financial duties, as needed
- Other related duties as assigned.
Qualified and Interested applicants
We invite qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR Dept., referencing 2012-062 Eurasia Intern. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
Only candidates authorized to work in the U.S. without any restrictions need apply.
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