Middle East Programs

2 weeks ago

Washington, United States Atlantic Council Of The U S Inc Full time

Young Global Professionals are an integral part of the **Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East Programs**. Our work on the Middle East focuses on two broad themes: building peace and security and unlocking the region’s largely untapped human potential. The breadth of our work on this critical region spans several initiatives and centers at the Council. We have dedicated programs that address both security issues and economic and human development challenges focused on Iraq, Iran, North Africa, and Syria with in-house experts tracking the latest developments and crafting recommendations for transatlantic and regional policy makers.

**Responsibilities**:

- Handle logístical elements for program events, such as draft formal correspondence to government officials and invitations for events; take notes and photos at Council roundtables and strategy sessions for program archives; write event recaps following public events to be posted on the Council’s website; draft supporting documents for public events, such as speaker memos, participants lists and the agenda; and help staff in-person events, meetings, and roundtables.
- Help with weekly outreach and communication activities to external stakeholders, such as drafting newsletters and preparing social media content for Twitter and LinkedIn to promote the Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East Program weekly activities
- Help with the program’s general administrative work, such as updating the program’s contacts database and other supporting tasks as needed
- Participate in weekly Middle East programs meetings and monthly Atlantic Council meetings.
- Conduct research to support the activities of the Center.
- Assist the Center in promoting publications, events, and press mentions.
- Must be at least a college junior in good standing, a graduate student, or a recent graduate, preferably majoring in international affairs, especially Middle East security issues and global trends.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written - live and virtual), including the ability to identify and work through challenges, underscored by strong judgment and emotional intelligence.
- Aptitude and strong skills in research, and writing, and logistics for events.
- Strong analytical, planning, time management, and organizational skills required.
- Ability to work full-time (40 hrs/week) is **preferred**.
- Language abilities are an advantage, with a preference for Arabic, Persian, French, Kurdish, and/or Hebrew.

Applications close **Friday, June 7, 2024, at 11:59 pm ET (4:59 am GMT) **and require a resume and cover letter.

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