Events and Communications internship at AMEC 2018

Established in 1998, the Afro-Middle East Centre (AMEC) aims to foster, produce and disseminate the highest quality of research on the Middle East, to maintain public discussion and to help shape the public discourse on issues related to the Middle East. Amec’s research includes relations between Africa and the Middle East.

AMEC engages in funded research on the contemporary Middle East, and accepts research commissions from government, business, academia, non-governmental organisations, and community-based organisations.

The Afro-Middle East Centre (AMEC) is a research institute established in 1998 to conduct research mainly on the Middle East and North Africa region. The institute activities include publications, conferences, seminars, and other events, and production of policy recommendations.

AMEC seeks to appoint Events and Communications Intern, based in Johannesburg.

The interns will be provided with the opportunity to gain work experience in a research environment, and will be given stipends to cover their expenses. Internshipprogramme will range from three to six months.

Requirements:

• Students who are either in the final year of their undergraduate studies, or have just graduated in Communications, Public relations, Graphic design or related field of study
• Public relations and communication skills
• Acquainted with social media platforms
• Website management and graphic design will be an advantage
• Motivated, analytically rigorous, thorough and reliable
• Verbal and written communication skills and ability to engage at all levels
• Fluency in English

To apply, submit a detailed CV, motivation letter to [email protected]

Your motivation letter should explain why you want to work for AMEC, and what qualities and experience you would bring to the role.