Application Deadline: November 7, 2018
The Middle East and North Africa Division (MENA) of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is currently seeking a part-time or full-time intern in the Amman Office. The selected candidate will intern closely with the MENA Division researchers and research assistant. Ideally, the candidate will intern for three months starting in January 2019 with the possibility for extension.
The internship is unpaid. Students are often able to arrange academic credit, as HRW internships often offers direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by the HRW staff, interaction with international organizations and foreign and domestic government officials, and opportunities to attend lectures, trainings and special events relating to human rights. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements.
- Research: The intern will conduct various short and long-term desk research assignments, mostly focusing on HRW’s Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) work, using sources in English and Arabic. The intern may have the opportunity to help HRW staff conduct phone and/or in-person interviews with victims of and witnesses to human rights violations under close staff supervision and guidance. The intern may have opportunities to attend conferences and events in Amman related to ongoing projects. The intern will learn how to use databases and contribute to the production and release of reports and press releases.
- Monitoring and Advocacy: The intern will monitor and summarize political and policy developments in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. The intern may have opportunities to attend internal advocacy strategy meetings.
Other assignments and projects will be assigned as they arise.
- Excellent oral and written command of English and Arabic are essential.
- Applicants should demonstrate precise attention to detail, the ability to follow through, conscientiousness about checking one’s own work, a positive attitude, a proactive approach, and good judgment.
- Applicants should be well-organized, self-motivated, and reliable with a strong interest in human rights.
- Computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, internet applications) are required.