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Research Assistant / Economics

The Carnegie Middle East Center in Beirut is seeking a full-time Research Assistant for 1 year starting November 2010.

Responsibilities will include assisting scholars in their research on political economy issues by collecting and organizing statistical data, searching and analyzing literature from books articles, and specialized websites, interviewing key people, reviewing and editing papers. He/she would also help with events organization and contribute to the development of the center’s database.

Requirements: Master (graduate) in Economics or any related field; 2 years of Research Experience on Middle East Economic issues; native level of Arabic and fluency in English and French; excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet Explorer, Outlook.

Candidates must have good analytical and organizational skills; be able to meet deadlines and work under pressure. Knowledge of the political economy issues of the Middle East and North Africa will be a valuable asset.

You can apply by sending your cover letter and resume to: HR@carnegie-mec.org before September 5, 2010.

Senior Researcher

The Carnegie Middle East Center is seeking to hire a senior resident scholar expert in the politics, economics, or resources/environment of the Middle East. The scholar will be based in Beirut and report to the Center’s Director.

The Carnegie Middle East Center, established in 2006, seeks to be a leading source of non-partisan, timely, innovative policy analysis and outreach on the main challenges relating to the political and economic development of the Middle East. The Center is an integral part of the growing global network of regional centers of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, headquartered in Washington, D.C. with additional offices in Moscow, Beijing, and Brussels.

Leading candidates will have:

• — A substantial record of distinguished policy-relevant research and writing
• — Proven ability to communicate effectively with policy communities in the Middle East as well as the United States and Europe
• — At least seven years of post-educational work experience
• — A Ph.D., J.D., or equivalent
• — Knowledge of Arabic

Please send cover letter specifying primary areas of expertise and intended future work, along with a CV, to HR@ceip.org , with subject line “Resident Scholar, Beirut.”

Research Internship — Egypt’s upcoming elections

Carnegie MEC would like to encourage graduate and post-graduate students with knowledge of Arab politics, and particularly Egyptian politics, to apply for a six-month full-time internship. The work will involve assisting the Center’s scholars in their research on Egyptian politics, with a particular focus on the country’s upcoming parliamentary and presidential elections, as well as other general office tasks. Amr Hamzawy, Research Director and Senior Associate at the Carnegie MEC, will be the lead scholar on the project. The intern can expect to benefit directly from working at an international think-tank under the guidance of leading researchers, and he/she will learn a great deal about internal Egyptian politics and the larger Arab political context. The successful applicant will also have access to all Carnegie MEC meetings, symposia, and other events. The position is unpaid.

Requirements: BA/MA in a relevant field – international relations, political science, Middle East studies. Specialized focus in Middle Eastern politics is important, and additional specialization in Egyptian politics is preferable. Native English proficiency and strong command of Arabic. The ability to write in both English and Arabic is a plus. Previous experience in research is welcomed.

Send your CV and cover letter to hr@carnegie-mec.org. Due to the high volume of applications, only short-listed applicants will be called for an interview. Note: Carnegie MEC is not responsible for arranging accommodation or facilitating visa applications for prospective applicants.

Communications Internship

The Carnegie Middle East Center (CMEC) is seeking a communications intern in Beirut to work for three to six months on a full-time basis. Responsibilities will include media monitoring; liaising with local, regional, and international media; providing assistance to the Communications Manager; organizing events such as conferences and briefings; helping with the website maintenance in both English and Arabic languages; and contributing to the development of the database.

Candidates should have excellent verbal and written command of English and Arabic; completion or pursuit of a post graduate degree in journalism, communications, political science, international relations or similar; previous media experience, especially in video/audio; and proven interest in international relations/Middle East Affairs. Multimedia skills highly desirable.

Send CV and cover letter to HR@carnegie-mec.org clearly stating “Communications Intern”. Due to the high volume of applications, only short listed applicants will be called for an interview. Note: Carnegie Middle East Center is not responsible for arranging accommodation or facilitating visa applications for prospective candidates.

Research Internship

Carnegie MEC would like to encourage Middle Eastern graduate and post-graduate students to apply to our Research Internship program. Interns are appointed for a 3 to 6 months period on a full-time basis. The work will involve assisting the Center’s Resident and Visiting scholars in their research whilst performing general office duties. The intern can expect to benefit directly from working at an international think-tank, being exposed to its inner mechanisms and has the opportunity to contribute to our scholars’ work. The successful applicant will also have access to all Carnegie MEC meetings, symposia and other events. The position is unpaid.

Requirements: BA or MA in a relevant field – International Relations, Political Science, Economics, MiE Studies; Good IT skills; Good command of Arabic and English, French is a plus. Previous experience in research is welcomed.

Send your CV and covering letter to HR@carnegie-mec.org. Due to the high volume of applications, only short listed applicants will be called for an interview. Note: Carnegie Middle East Center is not responsible for arranging accommodation or facilitating visa applications for prospective candidates.