Intern (Advocacy), Iran Program

The EF Online Advocacy Program is looking for an intern to help with research on advocacy projects throughout the Middle East and Iran in particular, assist in website content generation, and provide administrative support to the program officer. Ideal candidate is a graduate student or a recent graduate. This is a paid internship in Washington DC.

DUTIES

Course administration

• Research advocacy tools and raw materials for the website.
• Research advocacy projects and events happening in Iran and throughout the region.
• Collect and maintain success stories and best practices.
• Translate website materials from English to Farsi.
• Provide administrative support to the program officer.
• Help with preparing donor reports.
• Monitor website data and analytics, and liaise with the program officer to ensure the progress of website outreach and marketing strategy.
• Conduct research for proposals and new program areas.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s or preferably a master’s degree in a relevant field such as international development, international relations, social work, and area studies.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to details and ability to handle multiple tasks required.
• Fluency in Farsi and English required.
• Experience in reporting and documentation highly desired.
• Knowledge of advocacy and experience in advocacy and campaigning highly desired.
• Work experience in non-profits desired.

APPLICATION

Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@eurasia.org with “AINTERN" in the subject line. The deadline to apply is September 30, 2013. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is identified.