Open Vacancy: Researcher
KW is looking to hire a researcher to work on feminist and women's histories in 1940s Lebanon.
Application Process:
To apply, send us an email to [email protected] with the following:
- A detailed CV that includes a list of previously published research and writings
- A cover letter (no more than 2 pages) explaining your relevant experiences, and why you would be interested in conducting research in Lebanon on the 1940s from a gendered perspective in Lebanon.
- A sample of a research paper that you have written in the past three years (it does not have to be a published paper)
Deadline for applications is March 5, 2023. Please use “Feminist Research-Knowledge Workshop” as the subject of your email. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
KW is a feminist organization based in Beirut that works on storytelling and oral history, researching women’s stories and histories, developing and making accessible more feminist resources.
This year, KW is focusing on researching women's lives during the 1940s in Lebanon.
The researcher is expected to conduct interviews and oral histories around various topics and stories specific to the 1940s in Lebanon from gendered perspectives, and to consult archives and archival collections that hold materials from this period. The researcher is also expected to attend regular meetings with the KW team, and to present the research progress at KW events related to this project.
Expected timeframe for this position: March-August 2023.
Qualifications:
Researchers must have:
- An MA in Humanities or Social Sciences, or equivalent experience.
- No less than four years of experience in conducting research, including archival research
- Knowledge of oral history
- Interest in feminist research and writings in Lebanon, and general knowledge of feminist research methodologies. Interest in women’s histories in Lebanon and the MENA is a big plus.
- Ability to present the research to a wide and diverse audience
- Residency in Lebanon is important for this position, although a Lebanese nationality is not required.
- Fluency in Arabic is also required for this position.
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.
- Lebanon