Career at IFES

IFES offers different opportunities, in addition to staff positions (career positions), also consultancies, internships and fellowships are offered. IFES employees represent a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures and IFES strives to create a dynamic work environment aiming at:

• providing a generous health insurance package for both domestic and international employees;
• training and development opportunities;
• a work-life balance program; and
• team building events.

IFES is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment/promotions and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

IFES takes affirmative action with respect to the employment and promotion of women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. IFES will also take affirmative action on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Employment Opportunities

IFES experienced staff provides technical assistance in rule of law, election administration, civil society, good governance and applied research, among other topics. IFES values diversity and strives to employ a workforce from varying cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds. Domestic employment opportunities include positions in finance; contracts and grants; communications; and program support.

Consulting Opportunities

IFES recruits highly-skilled technical consultants to support programs worldwide. These opportunities include short and long-term assignments. Applicants should submit a resume/CV through our Consultant Talent Database. This database is used to search for technical consultants and support IFES’ need for rapid deployment.

Internships and Fellowships

IFES recognizes that the world's future leaders in democracy and governance are currently in training. IFES works with a large network of universities to provide year-round paid and unpaid internships. All internship opportunities are listed on our careers page.

IFES’ Center for Applied Research and Learning provides three fellowships (Humphrey, Manatt, and Hybl). These fellowships provide a unique opportunity for students to do additional research and study democracy and governance themes.

Applications for employment, consultancies and internships are only accepted through IFES online submission via our careers page. If you found the job at Impactpool, please make a reference to Impactpool when applying.