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The Syria Campaign is Hiring an Intern

The Syria Campaign is looking for a full-time intern in Beirut who can assist in efforts to help transform what the UN calls “the greatest humanitarian emergency of our era”.

The Syria Campaign is a small but influential organisation launched in 2014 with a mission to elevate the voices of Syrians trapped between the violence of the regime and extremist groups like Isis. We mobilise key audiences around the world to advocate for the protection of civilians and progress towards a peaceful and democratic future for Syria. We are independent and refuse funding from any party to the conflict.

The Syria Campaign works in two ways:

  1. Creating communication materials – e.g. reports, infographics, videos – that have the ability to cut through the complexity of the conflict and shift the narrative on Syria
  1. Running large-scale campaigns that elevate the voices of Syrians and deliver real impact on the ground

This is a great opportunity for an energetic, hardworking individual looking to develop their public campaigning and advocacy skills. The Syria Campaign is run by a small and happy team  who will provide an exceptional environment for professional development and growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Monitor current events related to Syria as assigned by the Senior Campaigner
  • Provide written translations – English to Arabic and Arabic to English
  • Provide research support to assist with the development of campaigns and communication products. This could be anything from digging into old UN reports, Google trends or face to face interviews
  • Assist with the creation of specific pieces of campaign content — things liking writing emails, copy for social media or graphics
  • Assist with campaign execution (e.g. helping with the setup of email blasts or monitoring metrics)
  • Take on office management tasks
  • Monitor and handle all member correspondence

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Fluent in written and spoken Arabic
  • Experience and/or familiarity with multiple of the following:  
    • Online or offline campaigning (including identifying campaigning opportunities)
    • Background in political advocacy, organizing, digital activism, public policy, or related field
    • Familiarity and experience with digital campaign tools and trends
  • Experience in research and producing useful insights
  • Experience with or interest in Middle Eastern politics
  • Excited to work closely with a team posted across multiple continents
  • Stellar communication skills (verbal, written, listening)
  • Flexible and adaptable working style
  • Attention to detail

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Three month contract [subject to a review after the first month] with the potential for extension – compensation in line with living costs in Beirut.

To apply, email a CV and covering letter to [email protected] with the subject line “Intern Application”.