Advocacy Intern

The European Centre for Democracy and Human Rights is seeking creative, organized, passionate, and hard-working applicants for the Advocacy Internship position for Spring 2017.   Responsibilities Interns will: Develop and strengthen relationships with the NGO and think tank community in Beirut; Monitor violations of the right to health in Syria, Yemen, Iraq and other MENA countries as directed; Carry on extensive research and report writing capabilities; Assist in translation tasks; and Perform administrative and other duties as required. Qualifications and Skills The ideal candidate will be/have: BA (MA preferred) in International Relations, Political Science, or related field a plus; Prior experience working for NGOs and/or advocacy capacity is desired; Extensive research and writing experience; Excellent written and verbal communications skills; Strong interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in a collaborative working environment; Experience using social media in a professional capacity; and Proficiency in Arabic and English (reading, writing, and speaking).