Special Refugee Project Internship, MENA

ABA ROLI is a non-profit pro­gram that implements legal reform programs in roughly 60 countries around the world. ABA ROLI has nearly 700 professional staff work­ing abroad and in its Washington, D.C. office. ABA ROLI’s host country partners include judges, lawyers, bar associations, law schools, court administrators, legislatures, ministries of justice and a wide array of civil society organi­zations, including human rights groups.

Job Summary:

The ABA Rule of Law Initiative is currently seeking an intern for its Middle East and North Africa Division, based in Washington, DC. The intern will support a project focusing on refugee issues in Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, Syria, and Iraq.

Responsibilities:

-Send daily briefs on developments in above mentioned countries, especially as they relate to Syrian refugees;

-Report on activities of other refugee assistance organizations, such as UNHCR;

-Summarize control risks and news articles related to refugees in the Levant.

Qualifications:

-Proficiency in Arabic (ability to read news articles);

-Graduate or undergraduate student in Middle East studies, politics, or similar field;

-Strong writing and analytical skills;

-Knowledge of Levantine history and politics, as well as refugee issues.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit http://abanet.devhire.devex.com/jobs/326536. Due to the high volume of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.