Development Work Database : Administration : Research Assistant
Research Assistant
- Type: Contract
- Location: Washington, DC, United States
- Organisation: Internews Network
Internews Network is an international media development organization based in Arcata, CA and Washington, D.C. whose mission is to empower people worldwide with the news and information they need, the ability to connect, and the means to make their voices heard. - Closing Date: 15-Jul-2008
- Description:
General Function: Internews Network, in partnership with the Fritz Institute, seeks to raise the awareness, deepen the understanding, and ultimately make the case to the international community about the power of local media in maximizing the effectiveness of humanitarian response. The Research Assistant will contribute to the following deliverables: - A roundtable to be held in Africa, bringing together participants who have been involved in humanitarian emergencies and designed to frame the inquiry and generate awareness; - A roundtable bringing together donors and policy-makers will refine the research agenda resulting from the Africa roundtable, and provide an opportunity for these actors to provide input into the preliminary stages of the research; and - Maintain a webpage through which the core group of roundtable participants can engage in an on-going discussion about the ensuing research and related activities. The Research Assistant will work in the Internews office in Washington, DC and may travel to Africa for the roundtables. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. - Perform time sensitive internet research and other research - Assist with preparing for the Africa-based roundtables - Liaise with partner and project participants - Applicant Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS: - 20 hours/week commitment - Internet research skills - Strong writing skills - Experience with event planning and coordination - Excel, MSWord, databases such as Access or FileMaker - Application instructions:
To Apply: Interested candidates meeting the qualifications should forward a cover letter and resume to 876-in@internews.org, placing "Research Assistant - DC - dz" in the subject line. EOE M/F/D/V - Contact Person: Reagan Kirsten 876-in@internews.org
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