Summer internship 2024

Jouri for Research and Consulting (Jouri) was established by a dedicated professional with personal experience in conflict-affected areas. Driven by a deep passion for amplifying the narratives of communities grappling with conflict and extreme poverty, the founder aimed to provide them with a platform to voice their experiences. This commitment reflects Jouri’s mission to bring about more meaningful and impactful positive change in the lives of those facing challenging circumstances.

Jouri is a dynamic and independent research and evaluation consultancy. Jouri promotes inclusive research and community ownership of data. It’s core services include monitoring and evaluation, research and analysis, programme design and implementation, and capacity-building. Registered in Turkey and Geneva, our reach extends far beyond these borders. While we have a robust presence in the Middle East, with active engagements in Turkey, Syria, Egypt, Iraq, Libya, Lebanon, and Jordan, our influence extends even further, including a strong commitment to Ukraine. Our operations in each region are facilitated through a network of national consultants, sister organisations and staff with proven field experience, earning trust within diverse local communities.

Jouri excels in the remote management of research and data collection, particularly in the challenging context of conflict settings. Embracing a hybrid model, we seamlessly integrate international technical expertise with intimate local knowledge. This unique approach not only fosters an effective strategy for inclusive and empowering development but also positions Jouri as a leader in navigating the complexities of research in conflict zones. We recognise that a harmonious blend of global insights and on-the-ground understanding is essential for development studies to be truly relevant, meaningful, and impactful, especially in conflict-ridden areas.

The firm draws on innovative theories and practices to assess the performance of organisations and programmes in the following areas: i) humanitarian aid and peacebuilding; ii) governance, security, justice, and human rights; iii) gender equality; iv) education; v) livelihoods, and employability; vi) disaster risk reduction; vii) WASH and Health, and viii) protection and shelter. The consultancy has developed frameworks, protocols and methods to ensure high-quality data collection and results evidence in areas where access is challenging. This requires new approaches to be effective and includes researcher and M&E training, data capture, data safe storage, analysis, and risk management (including security, reputational and financial etc..), as well as developing strategic M&E and research frameworks.

Role overview

The purpose of the internship is to provide personal and professional development opportunities and get a hands-on experience of what it is like to work in an international consulting. The successful intern will have the opportunity of working closely with humanitarian and development actors in conflict-affected countries.

We welcome candidates who wish to be part of a team working to improve the impact of development and humanitarian work and help transform the lives of affected communities for the better.

Required Skills and Experience

• Current university students or recent graduates of universities or colleges (degree preferably in international studies related fields).
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Background in research.
• Strong data analysis and report writing skills.
• Interest in the humanitarian and development work.
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English is a must and proficiency in Arabic would be desirable.
• Computer literacy: Microsoft Office including Excel. Data visualisation experience is an asset.
• Flexible, pro-active, and enthusiastic team player with a persistent drive to deliver results.

Duration

6 months

Working hours

full day (8 working hours per day)

Closing date

Rolling recruitment

Location

Homebased with possibility of relocation and travels

Start date

As soon as possible

For more information about the Jouri’s work, please visit our website www.jouri-rc.org