Open Vacancy: Researcher
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 feminists and the internet
Deadline for applications is March 29, 2023. Please use “Feminist Internet-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 project aims to document the stories of women and feminists’ early experiences with the internet. The researcher is expected to conduct interviews and oral histories on feminists' early engagement with the internet and support in starting conversations with different feminist activists from the region. The researcher is also expected to present on the research process in an online webinar organized by KW, and possibly facilitate other discussions in person.
Expected timeframe for this position: April - June 2023.
Qualifications:
Researchers must have:
- An MA in Communication Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences, or equivalent experience.
- No less than four years of experience in conducting research
- Familiarity with conducting oral history interviews
- Interest in feminist research and writings in Lebanon, and general knowledge of feminist research methodologies.
- 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.
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