Open Vacancy: Researcher

KW is a feminist organization based in Beirut that works on storytelling and oral history, researching women’s stories and histories, developing and making accessible more feminist resources.

This year, KW is focusing on researching women's lives during the 1940s in Lebanon. 

The researcher is expected to conduct interviews and oral histories around various topics and stories specific to the 1940s in Lebanon from gendered perspectives, and to consult archives and archival collections that hold materials from this period. The researcher is also expected to attend regular meetings with the KW team, and to present the research progress at KW events related to this project.

Expected timeframe for this position: March-August 2023.

Qualifications:

Researchers must have:

• An MA in Humanities or Social Sciences, or equivalent experience.
• No less than four years of experience in conducting research, including archival research
• Knowledge of oral history  
• Interest in feminist research and writings in Lebanon, and general knowledge of feminist research methodologies. Interest in women’s histories in Lebanon and the MENA is a big plus.
• Ability to present the research to a wide and diverse audience
• Residency in Lebanon is important for this position, although a Lebanese nationality is not required.
• Fluency in Arabic is also required for this position.