Intern - Research & Analysis Department

The Research and Analysis intern(s) will be working with the department to deliver programs and projects funded by international donors. The intern will support ongoing research activities and related communications and administration, in order to gain experience on how an international organization functions, and broaden their understanding of global efforts in the field of countering extremism and violent extremism. The intern may: conduct literature reviews and desk research on relevant topics, contribute to reports, support data collection, contribute to planning, logistics and administration tasks, and support the department’s overall objectives in alignment with their professional goals and Hedayah’s needs.

• Support existing programs and projects within the department, including the Counter-Narrative Library and the Counter-Extremism Hub.
• Conduct literature reviews, desk research and review reports on CVE topics as directed.
• Collect research material on specific topics related to radicalization, extremism, and violent extremism in relevant countries/regions or in support of ongoing projects and programs.
• Provide administrative support, including support in notetaking and data collection and management, logistical support, or other planning efforts.

Internal

• All departments

Education:

• Students enrolled in a university or other accredited institution, or at a graduate or postgraduate level; recent graduates or postgraduates, i.e. currently enrolled or within one year of graduation; with a background in criminology, security studies, strategic communications, peacebuilding, international relations, political science, diplomacy any related field.

Work Experience:

• No specific working experience in the field required.

Required:

• Fluent in English.
• Excellent research, writing, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work virtually, autonomously and in a team.
• A well-organized, adaptable team player with the ability to perform various tasks and think creatively.
• Ability to deal with several stakeholders coming from diverse cultural backgrounds appropriately;
• Results-driven, proactive personality with the ability to meet deadlines;
• Interest in working in an international, multicultural environment.

Preferred:

• Interest in research, and in CEVE, international relations or related fields is preferred but not essential.
• Fluency in other languages, particularly Arabic, French or Russian, will be considered an asset.

• Please note this internship role is not remunerated.
• Interns are able to work remotely, or if based in Abu Dhabi, in person; travel costs are not supported for this role.
• Interns must be able to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week during the internship period, and to be online for at least 2 hours per day within Hedayah’s working day (i.e. from 9am to 5pm UAE time [Gulf Standard Time]) regardless of their location of working.
• While start and end dates for the internship are flexible and can be negotiated at the time of offer, the internship period must be at least 2 months long and generally should take place in the period beginning 1^st June 2025 and ending August 31^st

Send a short cover letter and CV to hr@hedayah.ae no later than 27 June 2025, with the subject line “Research and Analysis Program Intern.”