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Location: Virginia
Division: The Center for Applied Research and Learning
Status: Paid Internship
Position Number: 17:040                            

 

Project Description:

With elections worldwide becoming more litigious, there is rising pressure on election management bodies (EMBs), tribunals, and courts to resolve politically charged disputes and avoid destabilization of political transitions. With a view to strengthening election dispute resolution systems, IFES is conducting a two-year research project examining open justice mechanisms and comparative electoral jurisprudence. The project will develop a set of case studies and a compendium of case law on specific categories of electoral disputes.

IFES is open to receiving applications for a summer internship, post-graduation/pre-bar internship, or part-time internship over the longer-term.


Responsibilities:

The Electoral Justice Legal Intern will provide the following support to IFES’ research on Electoral Justice, Election Dispute Resolution, and Comparative Electoral Jurisprudence:

  • Provide legal research, writing, and editing support including research assistance for specialists/ expert writers;
  • Conduct comparative research and draft text on specific aspects of electoral justice and election dispute resolution
  • Assist with collecting and analyzing comparative electoral jurisprudence;
  • Assist in managing expert writers, their related contracts and deliverables;
  • Maintain research project files and records; and
  • Perform other duties as assigned. 

POSITION SCOPE: Provides the support necessary for the team to achieve its goals. Job duties are fairly straight forward and require following common procedures and guidelines. Can manage own workload, time and priorities with close guidance from supervisor so as to facilitate a learning environment per internship guidelines.

DECISION MAKING/PROBLEM SOLVING: Has the knowledge and skills to identify solutions to routine problems.  Produces useful ideas or explanations for circumstances, but may need guidance or approval on execution for results.  

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY: None. Can assist in or have exposure to preparing routine financial reports and processing routine transaction in compliance with IFES policies and procedures.

RELATIONSHIPS: Maintains collaborative working relationship with team members and other staff within the Division.  

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None              

 

Qualifications:

 Education: Bachelor's Degree in political science, international affairs, or relevant area; 2L, 3L, or recent law school graduate

Experience: Extensive research and writing experience

Related Skills or Knowledge: Excellent research, analytical, writing, and organization skills. Proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Familiarity with Bluebook citation system. Experience in the area of elections and political processes is a plus. Familiarity with web-based applications a plus. Experience handling sensitive information in a secure and confidential manner preferred. Introductory experience in or familiarity with program development or management, NGOs, and/or USAID a plus. Detail oriented. Ability to prioritize, take direction, and handle varied tasks within deadlines. Strong communicator, both verbally and in writing. Collaborative, team oriented individual. Excellent interpersonal skills including ability to interact professionally with a culturally diverse staff.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: English required. Proficiency in another language a plus.

TRAVEL: Travel may be required, up to 10%

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Standard office work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

*Please submit a cover letter along with your resume in order to be considered for this position.