Coordinate between the BLRS project team and the ISDC Communications Manager to convey project updates and results to different audiences in policy, practice, and academia;

Communicate our research findings by writing regular communications products, including project reports, policy briefs, and contributions for ISDC’s online communications channels;

Work closely with our donor, the UK FCDO, and our partners in the BLRS project, repackaging key project results into streamlined presentations and reports;

Plan project-related events (both online and in-person) that present the findings of the research project; and

Operationally support the planning and execution of the research project, including regular meetings with project partners and donors.

a strong degree (Master’s is desirable, but not essential) in public policy, communications, journalism, economics, political science, regional studies, or similar;

demonstrated experience in translating research to policy-relevant products (e.g. blogs, policy briefs, and website/newsletter/social media content);

successfully supported organizing in-person and online events (preferably in an academic and/or policy context);

a demonstrated topical interest in studying conflict, development, and/or humanitarian policy, and/or Middle East regional expertise;

some familiarity with quantitative research methods, especially designing and interpreting graphs and figures;

some experience with content management systems and graphic design (desirable but not essential);

excellent communication and writing skills in English; and

written and spoken Arabic language skills (desirable but not essential).

The opportunity to work on a topic of high relevance to policy and practice;

The possibility to be part of (and learn from) a diverse, international team of excellent researchers with ambitious communications goals;

A two-year contract with remuneration at a monthly gross salary of 3,500 EUR and the possibility of extension;

Flexible hybrid work model, including the opportunity to work remotely from abroad for 3 weeks per year;

30 days of annual leave and additional days off on 24 and 31 of December (based on a 5-day-week); and

A modern and collaborative work place near S+U Wedding.