Democracy International

Working together for a stronger, more efficient, and responsive #Parliament! Democracy International and partner Global Partners Governance are actively supporting the #Malawi legislature to review the Standing Orders, develop a Code of Conduct, and produce the first-ever Speaker’s Handbook— key documents to ensure the House effectively discharges its duties, while boosting public integrity, in the service of citizens. We are proud to help advance these crucial processes, supported by USAID. The work continues! C. Janet Chingeni Wisdom Lipenga #governance #goodgovernance #anticorruption #publicintegrity #democracy

Poll workers help democracy grow! 🗳️ If you live in the U.S. and want to make a difference this electoral year, consider stepping up as a poll worker and help ensure a smooth voting process. Find out how you can apply in your state by visiting canivote.org and get involved today: https://buff.ly/3XBMAi0 *** Access to reliable election information is key for citizens to make informed decisions AND get involved. That’s why we support National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS)'s canivote.org as a #TrustedInfo resource for U.S. elections. #TrustedInfo2024

Democracy International is seeking a Program Assistant for our Global Rapid Response programs. In this role, you may work across a dynamic portfolio of programs and will be primarily responsible for supporting the administrative and operational needs of the Justice, Rights, and Security – Rapid Response Activity. This position is based on our home office in Bethesda, MD. Learn more about this amazing opportunity and apply here: https://buff.ly/4dCX9pP #InternationalDevelopmentCareers #Hiring #Assistant #ProgramManagament #DevelopmentCareers #InternationalDevelopment #USAIDPrograms #DevelopmentJobs #ForeignAssistanceJobs

Democracy International is looking for a Deputy Director for its Program Management Team in Bethesda, MD. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering effective democracy, human rights, and governance programs; leading a high-performing, collaborative team; and working with other teams across our organization. If you are a creative problem solver driven by the desire to make a difference, learn more about this exciting opportunity and apply here: https://buff.ly/3X0Zeqe #InternationalDevelopmentCareers #Hiring #DeputyDirector #ProgramManagament #DevelopmentCareers #InternationalDevelopment #USAIDPrograms #DevelopmentJobs #ForeignAssistanceJobs

Democracy International is excited to welcome Mahabbat Alymkulova to the team as a Senior Technical Fellow! Ms. Alymkulova joins us with 20 years of experience at USAID/Kyrgyz Republic, where she served as a Gender Advisor and Senior Project Management Specialist. She managed 22 USAID projects and focused on democracy and governance, strengthening civil society, and advancing human rights. She led the implementation of the 2023 USAID Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Policy and ADS 205 during her decade-long tenure as the Mission’s Gender Advisor. Ms. Alymkulova’s passion for human rights began before her role at USAID, where she worked with British NGO European Children’s Trust to promote the concept of foster care in the Kyrgyz Republic and supported the Netherlands Red Cross's humanitarian aid operations. She won the Global Swanee Hunt Award for advancing women's role in policy formulation in 2022 and holds a Master's degree from the American University of Central Asia. We are honored to learn from Ms. Alymkulova’s deep expertise in gender equality, human rights, and international development. Please join us in welcoming Mahabbat to Democracy International! 🤝

I was thrilled to facilitate a critical briefing with Female Members of Parliament, alongside Dr. Dragan Tevdovski, on Debt Management and Transparency. Our discussion focused on empowering female MPs to play a pivotal role in budget scrutiny and debt management. Key areas we covered included: 1. Advocating for sustainable borrowing and expenditure practices. 2. Ensuring transparency and accountability in debt management to uphold economic integrity. 3. Enhancing financial literacy to deepen understanding of debt implications. This session was instrumental in outlining strategies to amplify the role of female MPs in financial governance, enhancing their influence in driving economic development and ensuring effective budget oversight. Democracy International #USAID

🎉Democracy International proudly recognizes the International Day of Youth! Engaging youth in civic leadership is essential for the vitality and sustainability of democracies worldwide. Through initiatives like DI’s USAID-funded Elections and Democracy Activity in Liberia, young leaders gain crucial civic knowledge, leadership skills, and electoral expertise. Explore the inspiring stories of Liberia's emerging leaders and their contributions to building stronger, more resilient communities: https://buff.ly/455fo2W #InternationalYouthDay #CivicEducation #InternationalDevelopment #Liberia

Democracy International recognizes and celebrates International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. We share a commitment with USAID, articulated in its Policy on Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, to ethical programming and meaningful collaboration with Indigenous communities around the world. https://buff.ly/4dm1u11 #WorldIndigenousPeoplesDay #EthicalDevelopment #InternationalDevelopment #UNDay

The Democracy International Strategy and Design Team is hiring fall interns! If you are a student in the DC area and interested in helping design democracy and peacebuilding programs, please apply here: https://lnkd.in/eZzad4pr

📣 Summer Intern Spotlight! Meet Eliana Aemro Selassie. Ms. Aemro Selassie is a political science, and legal studies major at Northwestern University. She brings a global perspective to DI with her fluency in French and Ethiopian heritage. During her time at DI, she has gained insights into the responsibilities of our program management division and how our international offices collaborate. She has also learned how DI works with local partners and consultants to conduct operations in field offices, ensuring that they consider local concerns and opinions. In the remainder of her internship, she looks forward to learning about DI’s election observation work and its collaboration with governments and non-governmental organizations to address political and social barriers to electoral participation. Ms. Aemro Selassie is passionate about the intersection of law and international development, particularly improving the social, political, and economic conditions of countries undergoing democratic transitions. She aspires to a career in international law or public policy, focusing on political and legal accountability in international development and increasing electoral civic participation. We look forward to seeing her innovative contributions in these critical areas. #SummerInternSpotlight #Internship #InternationalDevelopment #InternationalDevelopmentCareers