AWR Interns

AWR Interns

The underlying purpose of the Arab West Report, and the development of its huge archive of material from the Egyptian and Arab press over the past 10 years, is to foster better understanding between the Arab world and the West through translation and wider publication of articles in the Arab press that are relevant to Arab-West relations. AWR cooperates with reporters, researchers and students around the world studying a wide range of cultural, social and religious issues.

AWR has a good record of supporting interns in their studies, including students from Canada, USA, Germany, Ireland, Syria, China, Korea, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Afghanistan, Switzerland, the UK as well as Egypt. We invite applications from individuals and organisations are interested in internships (and sponsoring internships) at Arab-West Report.

AWR interns

Benefits for Students
- Work with a young, dynamic team from many different cultures and nationalities
- Gain a knowledge of Egyptian personalities involved in Arab-West dialogue
- Insights into intercultural and inter-religious relations in Egypt.
- Learn how biased or inaccurate reporting of foreign media can have a negative impact on local relationships between Christians and Muslims
- Explore the fascinating historical and cultural treasures of Egypt
- Enjoy the wide range of excellent recreational activities available.
- Participate in enculturation activities offered by AWR.
- Access to AWR's unique archive for research and study.
- Flexible working hours.
- Academic guidance from the Editor-in-Chief and day-to-day guidance from our Interns Coordinator.

AWR will help interns to find living accommodation close to our offices - however we do not provide financial assistance.

The Work Opportunities
- Internship agreements are usually for between 2 and 12 months.
- 40 hour work week (flexible hours with usually at least 6 hours per day, 5 days per week).
- Tasks could include one or more of the following activities, which would be agreed between the intern, their sponsor organization and the Editor-in-Chief of AWR:
- Researching influential personalities and writing biographies for the AWR library (which could include interviews, on-line and library research, etc.)
- Researching and writing profiles of organizations
- Researching and writing commissioned reports in area of interest.
- Coordinating with international partner organizations.
- Helping to write project and funding proposals.
- Writing for newsletters and promotional materials.

Intern Profile
Internships are open to students of Arabic and Islamic studies, Middle East Studies, political science, sociology, cultural anthropology and intercultural dialogue with a focus on the Arab world, as well as opportunities for students of journalism, information technology (databases, librarians), marketing, etc.

Preferred skills and experience:
- A good general knowledge of (and interest in) the subject of Arab-West and Christian-Muslim relations.
- Excellent standards of English (both spoken and written).
- Knowledge of Arabic would be a great asset but it is not essential.
- Advanced computer and internet research skills.
- Good experience of writing for a variety of audiences (all interns are required to agree to the publication by AWR of material produced during the internship).

The Next Step

If you wish to apply please send your CV and a letter of application by email to us at

[email protected]/awr1

Your letter of application should include the following:

 

 

  • The desired period of the internship
  • Your particular area(s) of study or interest
  • Your expectations (what you wish to achieve during the intern period)
  • An indication of how you will be funded during your internship.