The Yemen Policy Center Germany e.V. is pleased to offer motivated students two to three-month internships (approximately 20 hours per week). We particularly aim to attract aspiring researchers in the fields of political science and peace and conflict studies.
The Yemen Policy Center Germany e.V. is a young organization, largely made up of a young and ambitious team of Yemeni and German researchers committed to supporting Yemeni talent. We seek to influence Yemeni and international policy making to improve the living conditions of the Yemeni people and bring about a lasting peace. We support young Yemeni researchers by creating genuine opportunities for career development.
Applications are open to students who are at the end of their Bachelor’s degree or enrolled in a Master’s program. The internships are remote, meaning interns can work from home.
General tasks include supporting various activities in research work, particularly assisting with research (literature and press), writing and editing academic texts, conducting material research and analysis, and assisting in event preparation.
Requirements:
- Excellent English skills (both oral and written)
- Arabic language skills are advantageous
- Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, and web browsers
- Interest in policy consultancy
- Commitment, determination, and teamwork
Payment:
350 EUR per month
Application:
- Motivation letter stating your expectations for the internship and whether it is voluntary or mandatory
- Curriculum vitae
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only applications submitted in English with all the requirements requested in this advert will be reviewed, and shortlisted contacts will be contacted. Please send your application to [email protected].
Testimonial from YPC Intern
I highly recommend an internship at the YPC to everyone who is interested in development politics and societal issues at the local level, like community safety, gender, mediation. The exceptionally collegial working atmosphere at the YPC where everyone, regardless of his/her position in the working hierarchy, is assisting you in your work makes the YPC the perfect workplace to improve your skills and enrich your knowledge. The trust that is given to you by your colleagues make you feel like an integral part of the team rather than just a random intern. The variety of the tasks I was entrusted with made my work extremely varied and multifaced. My tasks encompassed desk research, writing tasks, reviewing field data but also administrative tasks including email correspondence. Thus, I think at the YPC you can develop your skills in a variety of fields. Most importantly, my internship at the YPC enabled me to get invaluable insights into the field of informing policies based on scientific research. It enabled me as a young student of political science to get an idea about a possible future field of work, which in my opinion you do not get at university. Thus, the internship at the YPC enriched my perspective on how to do something meaningful with my studies. All in all, my internship at the YPC was an extraordinary experience. I hugely enjoyed my work as it made me feel that I was doing something meaningful.
