Intern

Position Summary : The Intern will assist with research, program development, grant management and provide administrative support. The internship is based in Beirut, Lebanon.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree, or final stages of graduate studies in economics, public policy, international affairs, political science or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct qualitative research on socioeconomic and humanitarian issues.
• Native-level ability to communicate effectively in English. Proficiency in Arabic is highly desirable while. French, Farsi and Turkish are assets.
• Excellent writing skills in English are required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and interest in policy, research and media.
• Knowledge of the West Asia and North Africa region. A specific focus on the Levant is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with programme and technical teams.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and organizational skills.
• Experience handling sensitive information preferred.
• Knowledge of relevant donor funding and development mechanisms is an asset.
• Knowledge and experience conducting quantitative analysis is highly desirable.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Business Development

• Provide research and writing assistance to policy, research and media projects.
• Assist Triangle Directors with day-to-day business development tasks.
• Assist with organizing Triangle events and roundtable discussions.
• Communicate via Skype, email and phone with field staff, consultants and local partners.
• Contribute to outreach and Triangle’s online presence.

Compensation:

• Triangle will compensate interns with a symbolic amount as well as cover transportation costs. Internships carry the possibility of compensation for exceptional work performed and promotion to a full-time position after a period of three calendar months.