Program Assistant: Citizen Engagement

Program Assistant: Citizen Engagement   The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) is seeking a Beirut-based Program Assistant to provide logistical, administrative, and programmatic support for projects focused on citizen engagement and advocacy, community based research, and media communication.   Primary Responsibilities   Under close supervision of a program officer, provides administrative and logistical support; Performs research tasks and contributes to the drafting of various documents specific to the project; Operates as an effective point of contact for colleagues, including partners, co-workers, and headquarters staff; Provides administrative support for work plan formulation, implementation and tracking; Attends and keeps notes of meetings; Closely tracks political developments and election-related news; Provides written and oral Arabic/English translation as needed; Additional duties as required.   Required Skills/Experience   Bachelor’s degree, preferably in International Relations, Political Science or a related field. At least one year of experience working in development, community organizing, political campaigning, organizational development, elections or a related field.  Substantial activist experience planning and implementing campaigns may substitute for professional experience. Good interpersonal skills; ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff, government personnel and the NGO community. Good oral and written communication skills; ability to listen closely, respond to questions and effectively present information, including articulating NDI’s mission statements and program/project goals. Capacity to work both independently and as a member of a team. Political analysis skills. Excellent organizational skills, follow-through, and attention to detail. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs required; experience with Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Google Drive, G+, etc.) strongly desired. English and Arabic fluency (written and spoken).