April 14, 2008
Solidarity Center-Internship: Middle East & North Africa Department
Internship: Middle East & North Africa Department
Hours: Full-time (5 days a week) or part-time (3 days a week)
Salary: $12/hour
Time Period: Available now until August 31, 2008
This position is located in Washington, DC.
Position Description
The Solidarity Center’s Middle East & North Africa Department (MENA) is seeking an intern to assist with our work on trade union capacity building, advocacy for worker rights, training & education, media, global solidarity, gender, and economic literacy projects in 14 countries in the region. The intern will carry out a research project for the Middle East and North Africa region on the following topic:
The Oil Boom of the 2000s: Its Economic Impact on the Middle East and North Africa
The Oil Boom of the 2000s has generated sufficient wealth to eliminate unemployment in the Middle East and North Africa. From $25 a barrel in 2002 to a record high of $104 in early March 2008, the price of oil has more than quadrupled in the past six years. As a direct result, regional GDP growth grew from 2.9 percent in 2002 to 6 percent in 2006. The major oil producers of the region, namely, the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Iraq, Iran, Algeria, and Libya, have reaped enormous profits from the new Oil Boom. Much has been written about the investment of MENA oil profits in the construction of new refineries in the new centers of global demand — India and China, as well as the high profile investments in U.S. and European Stock Exchanges.
But what has been the economic impact of the oil boom in the MENA region? Where is the money being invested? Which sectors, countries, and industries have seen the lion's share of investment? What types of jobs are being created and by what companies? In short, has the wealth generated by the oil boom been used to its full potential to eliminate unemployment in the region?
Responsibilities
-Carry out research from primary and secondary sources, including Internet research, on investment in the MENA region.
-Draft research paper based on results of research.
-Attend meetings, workshops, and seminars on relevant topics relating to our work
-Prepare briefing materials on relevant topics
Qualifications
-Demonstrated excellent writing skills.
-Good qualitative and quantitative research skills.
-Very good computer skills including word processing and Excel.
-Ability to work under deadlines and quick turnaround times..
-Familiarity with economic development issues.
-A preference for one of the following language proficiencies: Arabic and/or French.
-Basic background knowledge of the Middle East and North Africa: the culture, the history, and the political, social, and economic situation.
-Good communication and interpersonal skills.
-Good judgment and ability to think creatively.
To Apply: Please e-mail cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Nalishha Mehta at nmehta@solidaritycenter.org or mail to 888 16th Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20006. No phone calls please.
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March 31, 2008
Summer 2008 Internship-Washington D.C.
Build your leadership, research & writing skills while having fun in Washington, DC this summer!
Focus on:
The Palestine Question
U.S.-Middle East Policy
U.S. Diplomacy
The Palestine Center summer internship program is designed to provide undergraduates with hands-on experience in a DC-based nonprofit organization that focuses exclusively on Palestine and U.S. policy towards the Middle East. This program is based in our main office, located within walking distance from the U.S. Department of State, K street lobbyist corridor, Embassy Row, historic Georgetown and Dupont Circle.
Summer interns coordinate the annual summer lecture series, follow the news daily on happenings in Israel and Palestine and write an in-depth information brief on a topic related to the Palestine issue. Through their experiences, interns obtain invaluable leadership, research and writing skills, as well as exposure to the Washington political and foreign policy communities. Interns are expected to manage all aspects of the lecture series and base its planning and publicity on current events in the region. They select lecture topics for experts to address and organize the logistics of each event. Additionally, interns are expected to compile background readings and facilitate discussions with the invited experts at the lecture series. Interns assist Palestine Center staff with general programming events and office work and are encouraged to attend foreign policy-related briefings at outside organizations and on the Hill during their internship.
This program is highly competitive and intended to foster deeper understandings about Palestine among American students while enabling interns to develop their knowledge of the region and their skills for a future career in a related field. The Palestine Center staff provide guidance on research and logistics, help to educate interns on the Palestine issue and advise them as needed on career development. Students receive a small stipend based on performance, as well as career guidance and networking opportunities.
Visit the Palestine Center's website to find out how to apply:
http://www.thejerusalemfund.org/palestinecenter/index.php
Applications must be postmarked by Friday, April 11, 2008.
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March 21, 2008
National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations Summer Fellowship
The National Council Fellowships:
2008 Washington, D.C. Summer Internship Program
What: A Professional Academic and Career Opportunity Internship This Summer in the Nation's Capital.
Value? Priceless, Quite Possibly the Most Important Decision You Will Ever Make to Prepare You for a Career in International Relations and One that Will Likely Serve You Well the Rest of Your Life.
Where: In One of a Dozen U.S.-Arab Relations Organizations in Washington, D.C.: National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations, Middle East Policy Council, American Mideast Educational, Training, and Services, Inc. (AMIDEAST), American Near East Refuge Aid, Inc.(ANERA), American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, Council for the National Interest, American Arab Institute, World Affairs Council of Washington, D.C., among others.
When: June 2 - August 8, 2008
With Whom: National Council professionals and staff, together with more than two dozen of America's foremost scholars and most renowned foreign affairs practitioners.
Cost: Free of Charge, apart from a $150 non-refundable application fee. Selected participants, upon successful fulfillment of the program's academic and internship requirements, will receive a $1,000 fellowship stipend.
http://www.ncusar.org
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March 07, 2008
SUMMER 2008 RESEARCH ANALYST POSITIONS
The U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) has recently established a Washington, DC area unclassified open source analysis unit to conduct research related to national security issues and is seeking undergraduate and graduate student summer research analysts who can conduct native language research on the Internet, apply social science research methods to identify social and political trends, and critically analyze and present information. Positions are also available for science and technology majors to conduct Internet research and test new applications/tools.
Students majoring in the following areas are encouraged to apply: Middle Eastern Studies, Persian Studies, South Asian Studies, Asian Studies, Russian Studies, Comparative Politics, International Relations, National Security Studies, Intelligence Studies, Economics, Political Economy, Cultural Anthropology, Comparative Sociology, Demography, Nuclear Engineering/Physics, Computer Science/Engineering, Defense Studies, Social Psychology, Public Policy, History, Political Geography, Library Science/Information Management, and Geographic Information Systems
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ability to conduct research in Farsi, Arabic, Mandarin, Russian, French, Spanish or Urdu (Level 3 or higher reading proficiency required) or significant coursework in a scientific or engineering discipline
• Excellent research and oral and written communication skills
• Advanced analytic/critical thinking skills
• Advanced Internet proficiency
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Completion of at least sophomore year by summer 2008 with strong academic credentials (3.2 GPA or higher desired)
• U.S. citizenship required, however, no security clearance is needed
COMPENSATION:
Hourly rate will be commensurate with education and experience. Positions are for a 40 hour week for a maximum of 10 weeks. There are no benefits other than free parking. The location is not accessible by public transportation.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Email cover letter detailing your interest in the position and qualifications to summerresearchanalyst@dni.gov. Attach resume, a one to two page writing sample, and the names, phone numbers and email addresses of two academic references, one of whom must be able to verify your language skills. APPLICATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 4.
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January 07, 2008
TUSIAD-US and TCA- Summer Internship Program on Capitol Hill
The US Representative Office of the Turkish Industrialists' and Businessmen's Association (TUSIAD-US) and the Turkish Coalition of America (TCA) are pleased to announce that they are now accepting
applications for the "Summer Internship Program," an 8-week internship program for students and recent college graduates to work at the offices of members of the US Congress for the summer of 2008.
Both TUSIAD-US and TCA will each sponsor up to five interns. Although each organization will be actively securing internships, interested applicants are also highly encouraged to directly contact the offices of their representatives in Congress to secure internship positions.
The program will provide an opportunity for Turkish-American students to live and work in Washington DC and become exposed to U.S. governmental bodies and policy- making processes. TUSIAD-US and
TCA, through this program, intend to contribute to the preparation of future Turkish American political leaders, and enhance the participation of the Turkish American community in the American political life. Internship responsibilities in congressional offices usually include monitoring congressional hearings, performing data entry, answering constituent mail, researching legislative issues, and performing other administrative duties.
The "Summer Internship Program" will provide opportunities for prospective interns to meet with House and Senate members and engage in dialogue on matters important to Turkish American relations.
Interns are expected to attend an orientation at the beginning of their internship program and exchange ideas and experiences throughout their stay in Washington D.C. with the program organizers. During this eight-week period, program participants will have the opportunity to attend intellectual, social and cultural events, such as meetings at think- tanks, congressional hearings, events at the Turkish Embassy and sightseeing tours of Washington D.C. monuments and museums. In addition, at the conclusion of the program, interns will be expected to present a report evaluating their internship experience and remain generally engaged within the Turkish American community.
TUSIAD-US and TCA will each sponsor up to five internships at congressional offices for two months in between June and August 2008. These internships will entail a monthly stipend between $250 and
$750, based on the needs of the intern, for a period of two months. No other costs will be covered by TUSIAD-US and TCA.
Requirements for application include:
1. Being an American citizen of Turkish decent,
2. Relevant educational background and maturity,
3. Excellent communication and writing skills,
4. Past interest and experience in community and public service.
How to Apply:
Applicants are required to submit their most recent CV's together with a one- page cover letter explaining their interest in these fields as well as their expectations from the program. The cover letter or CV should also include the names and contact information of at least 2 references (names, phone numbers and e-mails), and information about the applicant's citizenship status.
Applications should be e-mailed to Liam Hardy ( Lhardy@tusiad.us) or mailed to:
TUSIAD-US
Summer Internship Program
1250 24th St., NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20037
Deadline for applications is February 15, 2008. The placement of interns will be decided by TUSIAD-US and TCA. Applicants are expected to be informed of the details of their specific appointments by mid-April of 2008.
For further information, you may contact:
Liam Hardy
Research Assistant, TUSIAD-US
Phone: (202) 776-7770
Fax: (202) 776-7771
e-mail: Lhardy@tusiad.us
About TUSIAD
Founded in 1971, the Turkish Industrialists' and Businessmen's Association (TUSIAD) is an independent, non-governmental
organization dedicated to promoting public welfare through private enterprise. TUSIAD supports independent research and policy discussions on important social and economic issues in Turkey and abroad. Much like the US Business Roundtable, TUSIAD is comprised of the CEOs and Executives of the major industrial and service companies in Turkey, including those that are among global Fortune 500 companies.
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November 15, 2007
Internship: Center for Strategic Studies, University of Jordan
The Center for Strategic Studies at the University of Jordan puts emphasis on the intellectual and personal development of undergraduate and postgraduate students. Consequently, the Centre offers an internship programme in order to allow students to engage in its activities.
Students and graduates, Jordanian and foreign are encouraged to apply to work on one of these areas: 1. Politics and security in the Middle East; 2. Democratization, civil society, and public opinion in the Middle East; 3. Economic development and social change in the Middle East; 4. Iranian domestic politics and foreign policy
Responsibilities
Eligible candidates are drawn from current students and graduates, and they will act as researchers/admin assistants and their responsibilities will include the following:
• To act as research assistant to the faculty of the Center
• To assist in the preparation of newsletters and reports
• To assist in research projects at the Centre
The internships are unpaid but a number of benefits are on offer:
• Interns will be provided with office space and IT facilities.
• A certificate will be provided to all students on the successful completion of the internship.
• Interns will be allowed to attend Center events free of charge.
• The names of interns will be listed on the Center>s homepage.
• Interns will be offered a certificate acknowledging their contribution.
For more information please visit:
http://www.jcss.org/SubDefault.aspx?PageId=3&BlockId=48
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