The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy Internship in USA

Thank
you for your interest in working at The Tahrir Institute for Middle East
Policy. Information on what to include in your application is
included in the position description. Please note that we only accept
application materials for the openings listed below. Any applications sent that
are not in response to a listed opening will not be retained.
The Tahrir Institute for Middle East
Policy Internship
TIMEP
is now accepting applications for its fall 2016 internship program. Please
submit applications by July 29, 2016.
The
Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy (T

IMEP) is looking to hire an intern to
support its research and advocacy initiatives related to Middle East policy.

TIMEP
interns will gain hands-on experience at a non-profit organization
dedicated to informing policy-makers and the general public about developments
in the region.  Interns will have the opportunity to develop analytic and
writing skills related to regional policy, while working on
ground-breaking initiatives related to the region’s economic, political, social,
and security landscapes. Located in TIMEP’s offices in downtown Washington
D.C., the internship also allows a unique opportunity for engagement
in policy-making circles and interaction with a wide variety of civil
society and government actors. Gaining dynamic experience at a small
organization, interns will benefit from the mentorship of TIMEP’s
accomplished senior staff and fellows, who will supervise the intern’s research
and professional development. 
For
those looking to gain greater familiarity with regional issues and who are
interested in gaining experience in a non-profit setting, TIMEP also offers
internships related to advocacy, communications, development, and
administration.
While
the weekly time commitment is flexible, we ask that interns commit at least 15
hours per week in TIMEP’s Washington DC office.

General Qualifications
– Applicants should be supportive of TIMEP’s mission and principles.
– Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply.
– Full and part-time positions are available.
– Preference will be given to applicants with backgrounds and experiences
related to TIMEP’s focus areas.

Research internships require familiarity with Egyptian, Syrian, or Libyan
issues
– Arabic language fluency is preferred but not required.
Application
Instructions

Please send cover letter, writing sample (1,200 word maximum; excerpts
acceptable), and CV to jobs@timep.org

In your cover letter, please address the following: 
  1. What
    dates are you available to work? 
  2. Please
    describe the area or issues you would be most interested in working on
  3. Please
    explain how an internship with TIMEP will benefit your personal and
    professional development. 

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