If you have a deep commitment to democracy building, interest in international politics and a passion for helping others, come work with IRI.

Everyday our international and Washington, DC staff help catalyze the work of democratic activists in countries around the world.  Since 1983, IRI has been working with pro-democracy activists, youth and women leaders, elected officials and citizens interested in learning more about using their voice for change in their country.  For more about the type of work we do, please visit our mission pages. 

If you are interested in employment opportunities, please click on the links below to read about available jobs.  IRI does not accept unsolicited resumes.  To view a chart of the benefits IRI offers, please click here (PDF).

Non-U.S. citizens applying for regular positions based in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.  IRI is an equal opportunity employer.

DC Headquarters

Program Officer - Africa

Program Officer - Latin America and Caribbean Region

Assistant Program Officer - Belarus (PDF)

Deputy Director - Eurasia

Junior Accountant (PDF)

Overseas

Resident Country Director - Middle East and North Africa, Morocco

Resident Country Directors - Latin America

Resident Program Officer - Hargeisa, Somaliland

Resident Program Officer for Civil Society - Iraq

Resident Program Officer for Governance - Iraq

Resident Program Officer for Political Parties & Research - Iraq

Resident Program Officer - Indonesia

Resident Program Officer - Mongolia

Internships

No interships available at this time.