The Carter Center’s Democracy Program regularly recruits volunteers and consultants to fill a variety of posts, such as observers on an international election observation mission, an evaluation specialist to analyze the program’s impact, or a field office director overseeing the direct implementation of a project. Our needs change often, so please join our recruitment mailing list through the link below, or check this page frequently to see if new positions are posted.
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Open Positions
Please click on the the links below to be directed to a description of each position and instructions on how to apply. Any inquiries related to a posted position should be directed to the contact person and address included in the position notice. International:
Consultant – Social Media Analyst (Short-Term / Long-Term)
Program Associate, Democracy Program, Atlanta, GA
The Carter Center Consultant – Election Technology Expert (Short-term / Long-Term)
Senior Program Associate, Democracy Program
Consultant: Political and Electoral Expert for Sierra Leone Assessment
Citizen Observation Project Director – Sudan
Rule of Law in US Elections Program: Technical Director
Consultant(s) – Lead Facilitator and Experienced Trainers, Khartoum, Sudan
Consultant – Social Media Analyst (Zimbabwe Harmonized Elections)
Mali Research & Data Assistant
Consultant – Constitutional Expert, Sudan (Location: remote with a possibility of travel)
Consultant – Political/Conflict Analyst (Location: remote with a possibility of travel)
Consultant – Security Sector Reform Expert (Location: remote with a possibility of travel)
Consultant – Transitional Justice Expert (Location: remote with a possibility of travel)
Political and Electoral Expert for Pre-Election Assessment to Bangladesh