Full-Time Research Assistant

The Climate Change and Environment in the Arab World Program at the Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs, launched in 2008, aims to understand the climate change and environment policy process in the region, to define the most appropriate policy recommendations by linking development in applied sciences on issues related to climate change and environment to social sciences. 
Capacity Building Programme on Water Integrity in the Middle East and North Africa: The Climate Change and Environment in the Arab World Program is the Lebanese National partner for the Capacity Building Programme on Water Integrity in MENA. This project is part of a bigger international and regional consortium expected to perform three tasks in particular:
(i) conduct a national study to identify the main water integrity risks in Lebanon,
(ii) host and provide the logistics for national trainings, and
(iii) conduct follow-up activities with alumni.
The Research Assistant’s tasks will include:
 Collect and review literature relevant to water integrity risks  Assess water integrity and corruption risks in water resource management in Lebanon  Assist the Faculty Research Director and the Project Coordinator in mapping and compiling a repository of the main stakeholders and sectors responsible for water resource management nationally  Conduct interviews with concerned stakeholders  Travel to different areas in Lebanon to carry out research  Transcribe interviews and draft reports  Assist the Project Coordinator in planning and implementing events (consultation meetings, trainings, round tables)  Attend coordination meetings with Program Coordinator, and Faculty Research Director  Attend meetings with third parties  Assist Faculty Research Director and Project Coordinator in other relevant administrative tasks