Internship

Are you passionate about the Middle East? Are you interested in culture and education? Would you like to focus your career in International Relations or the not-for-profit sector?

Description:

Fixed-term contract for six months
Next position starts November 2022
Full-time position, working hours 9:30 am - 5:30 pm, Mon-Fri, with occasional evenings (37 hours a week)
You will be based at our offices in Central London (currently hybrid working)
Paid at the London Living Wage
There will be the opportunity to travel to Oman for 7 days during the internship to conduct an individual project (travel and accommodation expenses will be included)
Reports to: Programme Manager

What to expect:

You will learn every possible aspect of running an organisation: from dealing with our members to writing reports; from assisting in event planning to welcome Omani diplomats and guests. You will be expected to react quickly to requests and be able to multitask, assisting in a variety of activities. You will work alongside the office staff and will add real value to the Society, largely contributing to enhancing AOS visibility. Subject to good performance, you will be given the opportunity to travel to Oman.

Primary Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

Leading on the Society’s communications strategy, including social media
Undertake administration and other office duties, including for the AOS Arabic School
Identify and reach out to potential podcast interviewees and conduct recorded interviews with them
Identify and contact potential contributors to our Spotlight On and Insights series
Assist in the organisation and implementation of the AOS annual event schedule
Assist in keeping the website up to date with relevant content
Put together a weekly Press Digest
Respond to Members' queries
Liaise with universities and students
Assist with the coordination and marketing of the AOS's various Schemes
Monitor current affairs of relevance to the charity and its programmes
Conduct interviews with diplomats and guest speakers and transcribe for the archive
Produce valuable updates on Anglo-Omani relations or aspects of Oman’s history, geography, economy, literature, art, antiquities, languages, cultures, religions, beliefs and customs
Attend meetings with AOS partners, corporate members, diplomats, etc
Attend relevant events
Develop a Final Project of your choice, subject to approval by the AOS Board of Trustees
Outline an Action Plan for the trip to Oman, related to the Final Project

What we are looking for:

Self-motivated, enthusiastic individuals
Graduate in an appropriate field (International Relations, History, Languages etc.)
Strong interest in Oman and the wider region
Strong organisational skills
Ability to work independently and flexibility in being able to manage your own workload and provide support to others
Creative and proactive
Working knowledge of Arabic is desirable but not essential

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