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Peace is our commitment. The United States Institute of Peace represents the American people’s shared values and commitment to peace worldwide. We know that Peace is Security – it advances both U.S. and international security by preventing, managing, and mitigating violent conflict.

We are an independent, non-partisan institution and are actively engaged with peacebuilding efforts worldwide. Together we tackle the toughest problems and hold fast to the possibility of a more peaceful world. (To learn more about USIP programs and job openings, go to https://www.usip.org/about/careers.

If you have a passion for making the world a better place and want a front-row seat on the world stage, USIP is the place for you.

JOB BRIEF

The Research Assistant will provide research and support to the Inclusive Peace Processes and Reconciliation team.
* Pay: $17.50 – $18.50
* Work schedule:20 Hours/Week Expected
* Start Date: September 1, 2024 – December 20, 2024 (flexible dates with the possibility for extension)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide research and support for the Inclusive Peace Processes and Reconciliation Team within USIP’s Gandhi-King Global Academy, specifically to:
* Conduct desk research to support team programs on various components and features of peace processes such as ceasefires, negotiation, mediation, dialogue, reconciliation, scenario building, and peace games.
* Assist in planning and supporting events on peace processes to include developing agendas, speaking lists, taking notes, and preparing other related materials.
* Support the development of training materials, agendas, and simulation scenarios for field capacity-building related to skills such as mediation, dialogue, and negotiation.
* Conduct research, synthesize information, and create simulation scenarios related to conflicts and peace processes.
* Perform administrative duties to ensure the successful advancement of the portfolio.

QUALIFICATIONS
* Must be a full-time graduate student in the Washington Metro Area, preferably studying international relations, political science, governance, international peace and conflict resolution, or a related field.
* Excellent research, editing, and writing skills.
* Ability to review, synthesize, and articulate themes from across multiple disciplines and policy and research literatures.
* Experience in event planning.
* Previous research and office experience required.

USIP’s Research Assistant program is administered through the Consortium of Universities in the Washington Metropolitan area. Any full-time university student in the Washington area is eligible for these openings.

All USIP contract and employee positions are contingent upon the favorable completion of a suitability background investigation.

Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this position, please submit a complete application package consisting of:
1. Completed employment application
2. Cover letter
3. Resume

Note: Only those applicants that are selected for further discussions will be contacted.

USIP is an equal opportunity employer. USIP does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.