The International Center on Nonviolent Conflict (ICNC) is an independent, non-profit, educational foundation that develops and encourages the study and use of civilian-based, non-military strategies to establish and
defend human rights, democracy and justice worldwide.

The incumbent will participate in the organization’s daily activities and
programs and provide assistance to ICNC staff by supporting the organization’s
administrative and logistics operations. Primary responsibilities and duties
include- but are not limited to:

Programs and Activities:
- Participate in the publication process of ICNC’s twice-weekly News Digest
- Assist with planning and preparation for workshops, conferences, events, and
other ICNC activities
- Assist in responding to general inquiries and requests
- Participate in in-house meetings and occasional events in DC, take and
distribute notes to ICNC staff

Research:
- Contribute news items to the News Digest
- Assist ICNC staff with small scale research
- Assist with maintenance of ICNC website

Administration and Logistics:
- Conduct a variety of general administrative tasks for ICNC staff as requested

- Contribute to maintenance of contact database
- Develop and help to implement filing systems
- Assist Office Manager as needed in the circulation of educational materials
- Assist with accounting and financial tracking tasks, such as: Processing
reimbursements for outside contractors and assisting ICNC staff with expense
reports as needed

Additional Qualifications:
- Undergraduate or graduate student
- The candidate should have a strong interest as well as a background and/or
experience in relevant studies and/or organizations: International relations,
human rights, democracy promotion, conflict analysis
- Languages: Proficiency in English and one other language is preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Application instructions:

Please send your resume and cover letter to info@nonviolent-conflict.org (please label documents as follows: Lastname.CV.doc and Lastname.Coverletter.doc) under the title: Internship application.
Application deadline: March 8, 2010