Camapaign And Research Assistant - Mena
Email your resume and a short cover letter (1 page) to [email protected] with “MENA Internship” in the subject line. The deadline for application is September 30, 2016, with the intention of filling the position by the beginning of October. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Due to the volume of applications we unfortunately cannot respond individually to each applicant.
We are looking for a dynamic Campaign and Research Assistant to join our MENA team in Beirut. Current priorities for Crisis Action in Beirut include the ongoing conflict in Syria. As the organization’s regional hub we are also monitoring developments in Iraq, Yemen and other regional conflict zones, along with broader security and political trends in the region.
You will have the opportunity to learn about global conflicts and interact with the world’s leading organizations committed to protecting civilians from armed conflict and with the leading media outlets in the Middle East.
We are looking for assistants who are available to work for a minimum of six months full-time.
Description of Internship:
The Campaign and Research Assistant works with the staff members of our MENA team in the Beirut office. The work involves a range of duties including:
Researching regional conflict situations;
Liaising with leading international and local NGOs and the media;
Coordinating work with Crisis Action’s eight other international offices;
Monitoring regional media outlets and social media platforms
Proof-reading translated English to Arabic translations and doing short translations from English to Arabic
Administrative work such as maintaining contact lists, databases and the Arabic language website
Requirements:The candidate must demonstrate:
Superior organizational, writing and communication skills
Sound political awareness of regional and international political and security dynamics
Fluency in English and Arabic coupled with translation and proof-reading skills
High levels of motivation and the ability to independently handle multiple time-sensitive tasks
Proven admin and IT skills
An easy-going personality capable of working in a tightly-knit global team
NOTE:
Daleel Madani, the civil society network, serves as a platform for organisations to post their professional opportunities, but is not involved in the recruitment process. The hiring organisation is solely responsible for the job and candidate selection.
