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Research Assistant- United Nations in the Arab World
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January 2015
The UN in the Arab World Program:
The United Nations in the Arab World Program was launched with the objective of exploring
and analyzing the role of the United Nations (UN) in the Arab region and the impact it has had
on regional politics and societies. Encouraging and analyzing research on cases where UN
intervention has had an impact in the region--along with situating such UN intervention within
broader political, historical and social contexts--comprises the core of this program.
Background:
The UN in the Arab World Program at the Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International
Affairs is seeking a one year full-time Research Assistant. This research position will primarily
involve work on two areas, namely a publication of a book and research activities. The position
will include conducting a review of available scholarly and technical knowledge related to the
United Nations in the Arab world, such as peacekeeping, humanitarian aid, and intervention.
The review will include both academic and non-academic resources in English and Arabic.
Research will be conducted through a systematic search of academic and non-academic
literature produced both from within and outside the Arab world. This position requires
excellent writing and analytical skills. The position will also include coordinating consultative
meetings and events and administrative tasks to support the research.
Principal Responsibilities:
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Collecting literature on the UN in the Arab world
Editing papers for book project
Assisting in planning an international conference
Transcribing and translating interviews
Reviewing relevant literature in Arabic and English
Writing reports, memos, and summaries
7. Assisting the Program Coordinator in planning and implementing consultative meetings
and events (lectures, workshops)
8. Keeping a record of all relevant documents
9. Assisting the lead investigator and Program Coordinator in other relevant tasks
Qualifications:
1. BA or MA in social sciences or a relevant field
2. One to three years working experience preferable
3. Excellent command of English and Arabic (spoken, read and written), French is a plus
Application Procedures:
Please send a CV, cover letter, and two recommendations (one academic required) to
[email protected] by February 6th, 2015 with the subject, “Research Assistant- United Nations in
the Arab World”.
As per AUB Human Resources policies, applicants must be Lebanese or eligible for a work permit.