2383 - PROJECT OFFICER, WORLD MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRACY (WMD)

The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a 501(c)3, bipartisan organization that serves as America’s leading foundation for freedom, providing support for democratic activists, civil society organizations, and independent media throughout the world. We seek an experienced, dynamic, and savvy Project Officer, for the World Movement for Democracy, to help strengthen the impact of our work and mission.

Position Summary: 

The Project Officer will assist in overall operations of the World Movement for Democracy Secretariat at NED. Take lead responsibility for selected projects; provide oversight of select activities; provide advice and technical assistance in the development of regional and functional democracy networks; play a leadership role in organizing World Movement global assembly activities. Title, responsibility, and salary are commensurate with experience.

This is an opportunity to join an ambitious institution and team committed to the cause of our time. The ideal candidate will be energized by the idea of being part of an expanding team supporting our brave partners on the frontlines of the fight for freedom and democracy around the world.

Responsibilities:   

• Overall Operations of Secretariat
• Contribute to implementing World Movement activities.
• Work with Senior Manager to develop and manage budgets for Secretariat activities.
• Assist in developing a strategy for World Movement’s youth engagement.
• Develop and maintain relations with project partners and funders, including the coordinationusing and managing the World Movement online platform.
• Contribute to the production of World Movement’s public relations materials, includingonline platform resources and materials.
• Conduct periodic evaluations of the projects/activities; and,
• Lead the implementation of the youth engagement strategy.
• Community Building among Young Democracy Activists - Build a global community of young democracy activists for peer learning and solidarity building.  
• Assist other team members to coordinate the World Movement’s youth fellowship program.
• Develop and maintain a network of the fellowship alumni.
• Organize online campaigns for amplifying voices of youth activists and sharing their innovations.
• Develop and manage online platforms for coordinating the community’s activities.
• World Movement Assemblies
• Work with others to formulate agenda, develop invitation lists, recommend speakers, and develop activities of each Assembly.
• Liaise with and assist workshop organizers in developing workshop agendas and identifying presenters and moderators, including online webinars and meetings.
• Facilitate and manage networking activities during each Assembly.
• Assist other World Movement staff on logistical and administrative arrangements of each Assembly.
• The level of responsibility and independence in assigned tasks will increase with experience
• Other responsibilities and projects as assigned 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs, Political Science, International Development or a related discipline; Master’s degree preferred, but not required.
• Experience in international relations, human rights, civic education, and/or democratic governance.
• Project Officer 2+ years of work experience.
• Knowledge of political and social issues.
• Experience in building and facilitating international civil society networks, including digital networking.
• Experience in project development, management, and implementation, including financial management.
• Proven experience in online community management, including digital networking, campaigns management and platform management.
• Experience in building relationships with project partners and funders.
• Proficiency in one or more foreign languages.
• Overseas work experience, preferred.
• bility to work in a team with a strong sense of mission.
• Ability to conduct and apply sophisticated political analysis to programmatic activities.
• Interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to interact effectively with political and civic leaders, as well as with representatives of donor organizations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Budget and accounting skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

This position is part of the NED Bargaining Unit.

To Apply:

Applications must include a cover letter, resume, desired salary, and contact information for three professional references, of which one should be a supervisor. Please, no phone call inquiries. 

Located in Washington, D.C., the salary range for this role is $ 51,750 - 73,125 USD, plus benefits. The final offer for a successful candidate will be determined by a combination of factors, including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, education, and market considerations.

At NED, we recognize that our most important asset is our people. We value the diversity of skills and perspectives our team brings to our work. We believe an inclusive and supportive work environment fosters a culture of respect and appreciation for all individuals. NED is committed to creating a workplace that allows everyone to be their authentic selves and make meaningful contributions to our organization, our grantees, and our world.

NED strives to create a work experience that supports the well-being and healthy work-life balance of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package offers health insurance (includes no copay for mental health services), a generous retirement savings plan, paid parental, vacation, and sick leave, a hybrid workplace model, flexible work schedules, and wellness initiatives to ensure a positive work-life balance.

NED is dedicated to creating an environment of respect and collaboration where everyone is encouraged to participate and take ownership of their work. We offer flexible work schedules and, for most positions, the opportunity for weekly telework days. This hybrid approach allows our employees to balance their work and personal lives while still participating in the collaborative process at the heart of our mission. 

The NED is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics covered by applicable law. The NED is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for all qualified individuals and bases all employment decisions on qualifications, merit, and business need. The NED believes that diversity and inclusion among our team members are critical to our success as an organization operating globally and seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.