Research Intern

Job Description

Research InternMENA/SA Erbil, & Baghdad Minimum ExperienceEntry-levelAbout CIVIC Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC) is an international nonprofit with offices around the world working to improve protection for civilians caught in conflict zones. CIVIC envisions a world in which no civilian is harmed in conflict. Our mission is to support communities affected by conflict in their quest for protection and strengthen the resolve and capacity of armed actors to prevent and respond to civilian harm. We are advocates who believe that no civilian caught in conflict should be ignored, and advisors who provide practical solutions to preventing and responding to civilian harm. Learn more at civiliansinconflict.org. About the Position CIVIC?s Iraq team promotes civilian protection through research, advocacy, and trainings in Federal Iraq and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Our Erbil-based researcher is seeking a part-time detail-oriented intern to support on three unique research products during winter and spring 2022. The selected candidate will benefit from working with a dynamic and supportive team, learning about social science research and advocacy methods, while contributing to important policy papers and research outputs. CIVIC interns have gone on to work with international non-governmental organizations, governments, and think tanks. Key Functions * Conducting media monitoring in Arabic and Kurdish; * Learning how to assist in development of research methodologies, interview processes, and qualitative data analysis; * Performing in-depth desk research to support research products; * Monitoring and reporting on local conflicts and political developments relevant to research products; * Attending and reporting on in-country meetings and events as needed; * Copy-editing and reviewing organizational documents including communications, press releases, blog posts, and op-eds; * Functioning as a self-sustaining member of our team. Requirements and Preferred Qualifications * This internship is open to current graduate level students, those who have recently completed graduate studies, or those with an undergraduate degree and relevant work experience; * Fluency in Arabic and English required, additional fluency in Kurdish preferred; * Applicants should be flexible and have confidence in handling multiple tasks, as well as the ability to work independently; * Applicants are expected to have excellent writing and research skills and should anticipate using these skills frequently; * Interns will be expected to maintain a level of confidentiality and discretion when working with sensitive information. Additional Details + This is a part-time internship with the expectation of 20 hours per week of engagement, with flexibility for busier periods. + Intern candidates should be available to begin work on 16 January, 2022 and continue through May 2022. + This is an unpaid internship; Interns receive a small daily stipend to cover transportation. + Applications should be submitted in English. + Resumes are reviewed on a rolling basis so please apply early. CIVIC reserves the right to close the position opening before this deadline is the perfect candidate is found sooner. + Deadline for application 31-Dec-21 COVID-19 Precautions and Office Conditions * CIVIC?s office in Erbil is open for those employees and interns with full-vaccination status * The internship can be completed in a remote capacity, with semi-regular meetings with supervisor to take place via Zoom or in-person as COVID and travel regulations allow Location Erbil, & Baghdad Minimum Experience Entry-level

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