Job Announcement
Two Research Assistants
Climate Change and Environment Program
Starting date: December 1, 2021
The Climate Change and Environment Program (CC&E) at the AUB Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs (IFI) is looking for two research assistants to be actively involved in coordination and research activities across a variety of projects that the program is involved in.
About the Climate Change and Environment Program
The CC&E Program was launched in 2008 as part of the IFI's strategy of utilizing the AUB's significant research and analytical capabilities to inform and guide public policy-making in the Arab world. The program is currently engaged in several projects on climate change in relation to conflict, water governance, and cities, and water-energy- and food security nexus, among others.
First Position - Research Assistant- CC&E Program
Three months.
- Principal Responsibilities
The researcher will have an important role to play in the successful implementation of the program projects and activities through a variety of responsibilities including:
- Analysis of environmental articles in local media;
- Conduct desktop research and literature reviews on various environment-related topics;
- Assist in preparations for public events, discussions and meetings;
- Conduct field research as needed such as interviews with stakeholders and surveys;
- Contribute to the writing of technical reports;
- Ensure timely implementation of project activities.
- BS or BA in environmental policy, political sciences, natural resources management, development studies, media studies (focus on science/environment preferred) or a relevant field;
- Minimum of 3 years’ work experience preferably in media research;
- Excellent command of English and Arabic (spoken, read, and written);
- Proficiency in writing reports and papers;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Good administrative and organizational skills;
- Good qualitative and quantitative analytical skills.
Second Position - Research Assistant- CC&E Program
Four to twelve months.
- Principal Responsibilities
The researcher will have an important role to play in the successful implementation of the program projects and activities through a variety of responsibilities including:
- Assist in the research and development of environmental policies and related tasks;
- Conduct desktop research and literature reviews on topics related to environmental policies;
- Prepare for public events, discussions, and meetings;
- Conduct field research as needed such as interviews with stakeholders and surveys;
- Monitor technical and financial activities of projects as requested by Program Director;
- Prepare technical reports;
- Ensure timely implementation of project activities.
- Master's in environmental policy, political sciences, natural resources management, development studies, or a relevant field;
- Minimum of 3 years’ work experience preferably in environmental policy;
- Excellent command of English and Arabic (spoken, read, and written);
- Proficiency in writing reports and papers;
- Ability to work independently;
- Good administrative and organizational skills;
- Good qualitative and quantitative analytical skills.
Application Procedure
Applicants must send a cover letter, a CV, and the names of three references with full contact information to Ms. Manale Abou Dagher (ma563@aub.edu.lb), no later than November 22 with the subject “Research Assistant- CC Program”.
Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Within the framework of Lebanese Law, the American University of Beirut is an equal opportunity employer.