NDItech is Hiring: Data, Democracy, Burma

By Katherine Maher | September 29, 2010

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We are hiring. Will you work with us for three months in Thailand?

In November, Burma is preparing to hold its first elections in 20 years. By all measures, this should be a remarkable event, and yet observers don't expect these historic elections to meet basic international standards. The Burmese pro-democracy movements report that the government has fallen short of the minimum requirements needed for free and fair elections, and analyst consensus suggests that the outcome is designed to enshrine and legitimize military rule.

In preparation for these events, NDItech team members recently visited Thailand to consult with Burmese rights groups and learn more about their election-related plans. From our partners we heard caution and concern; many described plans to collect and share information about rights violations both before and during the election. Many organizations also expressed a desire for assistance on issues such as data collection and transmission, aggregation and analysis, secure communications, and information publishing and advocacy. 

In response, we're looking for someone who can support our partners in their efforts: to tell their stories about the elections, and to use smart data collection and representation techniques. You'll be our person on the ground, supported by an expert team of tech, advocacy, and communications professionals. You will spend three months in Thailand, you'll work with highly motivated rights and advocacy groupd, and you'll have significant project input. This is an excellent gig for a data and advocacy ninja/rockstar/guru; someone highly mobile, competent, and self-directed. 

Interested? Can't wait to hear from you. Check out the full job description and contact details!

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