The Europe and Central Asia Program’s Turkey Project is seeking an intern for ideally five months (less can also be considered) starting early/mid November 2020. The internship would suit a candidate with a recent degree in political science, conflict studies or international relations, planning to pursue a career related to Turkish domestic and foreign policy, and preferably with a particular interest in eastern Mediterranean affairs and the Cyprus question.

The intern will work closely with the Turkey Director and Analyst fulfilling the following tasks:

Responsibilities:

• Research particularly on eastern Mediterranean-related tensions between Turkey-Greece and the Cyprus question, and more broadly Turkish domestic and foreign policy;
• Review of Turkish and international press;
• Provide assistance in reporting/drafting on conflicts followed by the Istanbul field office;
• Assist in the preparation of advocacy materials, including conference presentations, and attending public events/conferences/research meetings with program staff in Istanbul (as much as Covid-19 restrictions allow/remote arrangements can be considered);
• Provide administrative support as required.

Requirements:

• Degree in political science, conflict studies, international relations or similar; 
• Excellent verbal and written command of English and Turkish (native Turkish preferred);
• Knowledge of and interest in Turkish foreign policy and/or the Cyprus question/tensions in the eastern Mediterranean.
• Experience within EU institution and/or an international environment/NGO desirable.

You can apply via https://jobs.crisisgroup.org/o/volunteer-intern-turkey-projecton . The closing date for applications is 1 November 2020.