The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens. To achieve this mission, the Foundations seek to shape public policies that assure greater fairness in political, legal, and economic systems and safeguard fundamental rights. On a local level, the Open Society Foundations implement a range of initiatives to advance justice, education, public health, and independent media. At the same time, we build alliances across borders and continents on issues such as corruption and freedom of information. The Foundations place a high priority on protecting and improving the lives of people in marginalized communities.
Investor and philanthropist George Soros established the Open Society Foundations, starting in 1984, to help countries make the transition from communism. Our activities have grown to encompass the United States and more than 70 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America. Each Foundation relies on the expertise of boards composed of eminent citizens who determine individual agendas based on local priorities. The mission of the Central Eurasia Project (CEP) is to promote social progress and respect for human rights in Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and Mongolia. Through grantmaking, operations, research, and advocacy, CEP supports initiatives that help raise awareness among policymakers and the public about issues in the region involving human rights, democratic governance, and economic and social development.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Research assistance for the Program Officer in the area’s of CEP’s mission (geographic coverage: Southern Caucasus, Central Asia, Mongolia, Pakistan; issue coverage: human rights, labor migration, transparency and consumer protection, military and security cooperation);
• Assistance to programmatic staff in developing, contracting and editing CEP’s Occasional Paper series;
• Preparation of a literature reviews and other background documents on matters related to CEP’s mission;
• Occasional administrative support to the Program Officer and Program Coordinators;
• Other projects as assigned.
• Assistance to programmatic staff in developing, contracting and editing CEP’s Occasional Paper series;
• Preparation of a literature reviews and other background documents on matters related to CEP’s mission;
• Occasional administrative support to the Program Officer and Program Coordinators;
• Other projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Undergraduate or graduate student in political science, international affairs, policy studies, regional studies (former Soviet Union);
• Ability to learn quickly and to work independently;
• Strong understanding of relevant political, social and economic issues of Central Asia and the Southern Caucasus;
• Proven excellent research and writing skills;
• Ability to communicate in Russian;
• Standard MS office applications proficiency;
• Ability to work under pressure and to manage workload, to prioritize and manage simultaneous tasks, and to meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment;
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills; superior organizational skills; and strong interpersonal skills;
• Pleasant, diplomatic manner and disposition when interacting with colleagues at all levels, attorneys, external contacts and the general public;
• Pleasant, diplomatic manner and disposition in interacting with senior management, colleagues, and the general public;
• Integrity, professional discretion and ability to handle confidential matters.
• Availability to work up to 19 hours/week.
• Ability to learn quickly and to work independently;
• Strong understanding of relevant political, social and economic issues of Central Asia and the Southern Caucasus;
• Proven excellent research and writing skills;
• Ability to communicate in Russian;
• Standard MS office applications proficiency;
• Ability to work under pressure and to manage workload, to prioritize and manage simultaneous tasks, and to meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment;
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills; superior organizational skills; and strong interpersonal skills;
• Pleasant, diplomatic manner and disposition when interacting with colleagues at all levels, attorneys, external contacts and the general public;
• Pleasant, diplomatic manner and disposition in interacting with senior management, colleagues, and the general public;
• Integrity, professional discretion and ability to handle confidential matters.
• Availability to work up to 19 hours/week.
Upon acceptance, interns will need to provide a letter from his/her university indicating that he/she is receiving credit and/or funding for the internship.
DURATION: Spring Semester; February – June 2011
Please email resume and cover letter before February 25, 2011, to: humanresources@sorosny.org Include job code in subject line: CEP/Intern
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Open Society Foundations
Human Resources – Code CEP/Intern
400 West 59th Street
New York, New York 10019
Human Resources – Code CEP/Intern
400 West 59th Street
New York, New York 10019
FAX: 212.548.4675
No phone calls, please. The Open Society Foundations is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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