Position: EPP Intern
Location: MENA region / Online
Duration: Minimum 4 months
References: Environmental Politics: Intern-EV
The Arab Reform Initiative (ARI) is a policy research centre whose key mission is to articulate a homegrown agenda for democratic change in Arab countries. It operates on the principles of impartiality, social justice, gender equality, and diversity. It conducts policy analysis and research, while providing a platform for inspirational voices and empowering young scholars and socially engaged youth. ARI is a hub for a network of Arab think tanks and works in partnership with international institutions. ARI engages academic research centres, think tanks, social movements, decision-makers, media and the public on issues of democratization and political transformation. ARI combines scholarly work and advocacy and produces practical intellectual tools to influence existing political transformation. It promotes sustained exchanges and dialogues on reform across the region and with outside partners.
Job profile
ARI is currently looking for two full time interns: one Beirut based and one Tunis based, starting September 2024 (for at least 4 months and ideally 6) for the Environmental Politics Program (EPP). Interns will work directly with the EPP team and will be under the direction of Programme Director. The internship will combine a variety of skills, including project development, communications, administrative and logistical management, and research. The interns will be remunerated in accordance with ARI’s hiring policies.
When submitting your cover letter, please note that you are applying for the Environmental Politics Program Internship in both your letter and in the subject line of the email. Please also mention whether you are based in Tunis or in Beirut.
Responsibilities
Environmental Politics Program (EPP) Intern
Reports to: Sarine Karajerjian, Programme Director
- Assist with desk research on a variety of topics, including but not limited to the nexus of conflict and the environment, environmental activism and civil society in the region, environmental mobilization, just environmental transition, solar energy in Lebanon
- Assist in mapping environmental civil society actors in the MENA region
- Assist with maintaining an extensive stakeholder database and mapping
- Assist with the organizations of events, such as webinars, conferences, and consultation meetings. This includes helping with the concept notes, finding adequate participants for the event, assisting with logistics such as invitations and taking meeting minutes during the event.
- Assist with any communications tasks for events, in cooperation with the Communications Team
Qualifications
- Candidates must be able to speak/read/write both English and Arabic to a professional level. Knowledge of French is a plus.
- Self-motivated and autonomous in the workplace. ARI seeks interns who are able to both create their own work and build their niche within the association.
- Interns should have some demonstrable experience in the field of the internship.
Deadline: Sunday 11 of August
TO APPLY: Please send your CV and cover letter to recruitment@arab-reform.net with the subject line including the appropriate reference as above (Intern-EV).