In addition, your translations will contribute to the development of both short and long-term projects, generating research for our campaigns and advocacy. You will be exposed to how human rights work at an international level, at the United Nations and within the European Union, and the impact of human rights policies in international relations.

Duration: 5 months, part-time (3 days a week), with the possibility to extend.

Location: The position can be carried out remotely or through hybrid working from London.

Closing Date: Applications are considered on a rolling basis, but we are looking to fill the position as soon as possible so early application is strongly encouraged.

Role:

• Transcribe and translate audio and video recordings from Arabic into English, and vice-versa.
• Handle highly confidential and sensitive materials with discretion and professionalism.
•  Assist with translating documents such as judgments, legal memos, statements, parliamentary sessions and UN communications.

You may also be expected to:

• Track and report on the human rights situation in Bahrain.
• Track Bahrain-related news, legislation, and statements by policymakers, the UK government, and the United Nations on a daily basis.
• Assist with advocacy campaigns by conducting research and preparing background memos and other written materials. 
• Attend meetings and take minutes.
• Assist with administrative duties as required.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills

We would expect a successful applicant to have the following:

Essential

• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English, and able to translate between the two languages.
• Outstanding English and Arabic writing skills.
• To have completed an undergraduate degree in a related subject e.g. Arabic, Translation studies, Law, International Relations, Middle Eastern studies, Journalism, Criminal Justice, Politics and Policy, etc.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work both independently and in a team effectively.
• Excellent communication & networking skills.
• Interest in universal human rights, international relations and the Gulf region.

Desirable

• Past experience in working for an NGO, charity or with the UK Parliament
• Experience working with Twitter and social media campaign
• Familiarity with Bahraini or other Gulf dialects

How to apply?

Please email a cover letter along with your CV to team@birdbh.org, with the subject heading ‘2022 Arabic Translation Fellow’. The covering letter should be no longer than one side of A4. Any applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, but we are looking to start interviews as soon as possible. Please note that due to the large amount of applications received, we will only be able to reply to short-listed candidates.

As a Communications & Advocacy intern at BIRD, you will make a valuable contribution to our ongoing activities and assist in developing our grassroots outreach and public communications strategy on human rights issues in Bahrain. You will be responsible for communicating with our supporters and compelling them to engage with BIRD’s projects and events. You will take a lead on the development of both short and long-term advocacy projects, generating support for our campaigns and advocacy. You will do this by creatively utilising our mailing lists, our social media platforms including Twitter and Instagram, and online campaigning tools like iParl. You will be expected to draft and design clear and concise advocacy materials to share via these platforms.

You will also learn about how human rights work at an international level, at the United Nations and within the European Union, and the impact of human rights policies in international relations.

Duration: 3 months, part-time (ideally 3 days a week), with the possibility to extend.

Hours: 10:00 – 17:00

Closing Date: Applications are considered on a rolling basis, but we are looking to fill the position as soon as possible.

Salary: 60 GBP / day

Role

• Design and deliver engaging social media content across a range of platforms
• Explore and use a range of digital media to expand the visibility of campaigns and attract wider support
• Assist with advocacy campaigns by conducting research and preparing background memos and other written materials.
• Participate in meetings to determine campaign strategy
• Prepare emails and promotional materials for BIRD supporters
• Deliver BIRD’s weekly newsletter 
• Compose external communications, including blog posts, press releases, speeches, and articles for publication.
• Communicate with parliamentary members and other relevant parties, via phone and/or email, to secure their support for BIRD’s projects and advocacy efforts and attendance to events as required.

Other tasks you may be asked to assist with:

• Track and report on the human rights situation in Bahrain.
• Track Bahrain-related news, legislation, and statements by policymakers, the UK government, and the United Nations on a daily basis.
• Attend meetings and take minutes.
• Assist with administrative duties as required.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills

We would expect a successful applicant to have the following:

Essential

• Excellent communication & networking skills.
• Outstanding writing skills.
• Creative eye for design.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work both independently, taking your own initiative and contributing your own ideas, and in a team effectively. 
• Experience working with Twitter, Instagram and social media campaigns.
• Interest in universal human rights and the Gulf region.

Desirable

• To have completed a minimum of two years undergraduate degree in a related subject e.g. Communications, Political Sciences, Law, International Relations, Middle Eastern studies, Journalism, Criminal Justice, Policy, etc.
• Past experience in working for an NGO, charity or with the UK Parliament
• Familiarity with WordPress.
• Familiarity with Canva.
• Familiarity with video editing software (iMovie)
• Familiarity with Mailchimp.
• Arabic is an asset

How to apply?

Please email a cover letter along with your CV to team@birdbh.org, with the subject heading ‘2021 Summer Communications & Advocacy Intern’. The covering letter should be no longer than one side of A4. Any applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, but we are looking to start interviews as soon as possible. Please note that due to the large amount of applications received, we will only be able to reply to short-listed candidates.

Job Type: Paid Part-time Internship

Duration: 3 months, part-time (ideally 3 days a week), with the possibility to extend.

Closing Date: Applications are considered on a rolling basis, but we are looking to fill the position as soon as possible.

The internship is unpaid. Travel and lunch expenses will be covered by BIRD.

Role

• Track and report on the human rights situation in Bahrain.
• Track Bahrain-related news, legislation, and statements by policymakers, the UK government, and the United Nations on a daily basis.
• Prepare first drafts of external communications, including blog posts, press releases, speeches, and articles for publication.
• Communicate with parliamentary members and other relevant parties, via phone and/or email, to secure their support for BIRD’s projects and advocacy efforts and attendance to events as required.
• Assist with advocacy campaigns by conducting research and preparing background memos and other written materials.
• Conduct primary and secondary research on a variety of human rights and international relations-related topics.
• Research and draft legislative fact sheets and other Parliament related materials.
• Assist in social media campaigns and the drafting of external communications.
• Attend meetings and take minutes.
• Assist with administrative duties as required.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills

We would expect a successful applicant to have the following:

Essential

• To have completed a minimum of two years undergraduate degree in a related subject e.g. Law, International Relations, Middle Eastern studies, Journalism, Criminal Justice, Politics and Policy, etc.
• Fluency in English.
• Outstanding writing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work both independently and in a team effectively.
• Excellent communication & networking skills.
• Interest in universal human rights and the Gulf region.
• Experience working with Twitter and social media campaigns.

Desirable

• Past experience in working for an NGO, charity or with the UK Parliament
• Arabic is an asset

Please email your CV and covering letter to team@birdbhorg-801f1a.ingress-daribow.easywp.com with the subject “2019 Winter Policy & Advocacy Internship.”

The covering letter should be no longer than one side of A4. Any applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, but we are looking to start interviews as soon as possible. Please note that due to the large amount of applications received, we will only be able to reply to short-listed candidates.

We are seeking creative and passionate candidates to join our tight-knit team to raise awareness on human rights issues in Bahrain and the Arab Gulf states. As an intern at BIRD, you will make a valuable contribution to our ongoing activities. You will learn how to draft policy briefing papers and participate in parliamentary human rights advocacy in the UK. You will be responsible for communicating with parliamentary members and compelling them to engage with BIRD’s projects and events. You will contribute to the development of both short and long-term projects, generating research for our campaigns and advocacy. You will also learn about how human rights work at an international level, at the United Nations and within the European Union, and the impact of human rights policies in international relations.

Duration: 3 months, part-time (ideally 3 days a week), with the possibility to extend.

Closing Date: Applications are considered on a rolling basis, but we are looking to fill the position as soon as possible.

The internship is unpaid. Travel and lunch expenses will be covered by BIRD.

Role

• Track and report on the human rights situation in Bahrain.
• Track Bahrain-related news, legislation, and statements by policymakers, the UK government, and the United Nations on a daily basis.
• Prepare first drafts of external communications, including blog posts, press releases, speeches, and articles for publication.
• Communicate with parliamentary members and other relevant parties, via phone and/or email, to secure their support for BIRD’s projects and advocacy efforts and attendance to events as required.
• Assist with advocacy campaigns by conducting research and preparing background memos and other written materials.
• Conduct primary and secondary research on a variety of human rights and international relations-related topics.
• Research and draft legislative fact sheets and other Parliament related materials.
• Assist in social media campaigns and the drafting of external communications.
• Attend meetings and take minutes.
• Assist with administrative duties as required.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills

We would expect a successful applicant to have the following:

Essential

• To have completed a minimum of two years undergraduate degree in a related subject e.g. Law, International Relations, Middle Eastern studies, Journalism, Criminal Justice, Politics and Policy, etc.
• Fluency in English.
• Outstanding writing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work both independently and in a team effectively.
• Excellent communication & networking skills.
• Interest in universal human rights and the Gulf region.
• Experience working with Twitter and social media campaigns.

Desirable

• Past experience in working for an NGO, charity or with the UK Parliament
• Arabic is an asset

Please email your CV and covering letter to team@birdbhorg-801f1a.ingress-daribow.easywp.com with the subject “2019 Fall Policy & Advocacy Internship.”

The covering letter should be no longer than one side of A4. Any applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, but we are looking to start interviews as soon as possible. Please note that due to the large amount of applications received, we will only be able to reply to short-listed candidates.

We are seeking creative and passionate candidates to join our tight-knit team to raise awareness on human rights issues in Bahrain and the Arab Gulf states. As an intern at BIRD, you will make a valuable contribution to our ongoing activities. You will learn how to draft policy briefing papers and participate in parliamentary human rights advocacy in the UK. You will be responsible for communicating with parliamentary members and compelling them to engage with BIRD’s projects and events. You will contribute to the development of both short and long-term projects, generating research for our campaigns and advocacy. You will also learn about how human rights work at an international level, at the United Nations and within the European Union, and the impact of human rights policies in international relations.

Duration: 3 months, part-time (ideally 3 days a week), with the possibility to extend.

Closing Date: Applications are considered on a rolling basis, but we are looking to fill the position as soon as possible.

The internship is unpaid. Travel and lunch expenses will be covered by BIRD.

Role

• Track and report on the human rights situation in Bahrain.
• Track Bahrain-related news, legislation, and statements by policymakers, the UK government, and the United Nations on a daily basis.
• Prepare first drafts of external communications, including blog posts, press releases, speeches, and articles for publication.
• Communicate with parliamentary members and other relevant parties, via phone and/or email, to secure their support for BIRD’s projects and advocacy efforts and attendance to events as required.
• Assist with advocacy campaigns by conducting research and preparing background memos and other written materials.
• Conduct primary and secondary research on a variety of human rights and international relations-related topics.
• Research and draft legislative fact sheets and other Parliament related materials.
• Assist in social media campaigns and the drafting of external communications.
• Attend meetings and take minutes.
• Assist with administrative duties as required.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills

We would expect a successful applicant to have the following:

Essential

• To have completed a minimum of two years undergraduate degree in a related subject e.g. Law, International Relations, Middle Eastern studies, Journalism, Criminal Justice, Politics and Policy, etc.
• Fluency in English.
• Outstanding writing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work both independently and in a team effectively.
• Excellent communication & networking skills.
• Interest in universal human rights and the Gulf region.
• Experience working with Twitter and social media campaigns.

Desirable

• Past experience in working for an NGO, charity or with the UK Parliament
• Arabic is an asset

Please email your CV and covering letter to team@birdbhorg-801f1a.ingress-daribow.easywp.com with the subject “2019 Spring Policy & Advocacy Internship.”

The covering letter should be no longer than one side of A4. Any applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, but we are looking to start interviews as soon as possible. Please note that due to the large amount of applications received, we will only be able to reply to short-listed candidates.

Duration: 3 months, part-time (ideally 3 days a week), with the possibility to extend.

Closing Date: Applications are considered on a rolling basis, but we are looking to fill the position as soon as possible.

Travel and lunch expenses will be paid by BIRD.

Role

• Track and report on the human rights situation in Bahrain.
• Track Bahrain-related news, legislation, and statements by policymakers, the UK government, and the United Nations on a daily basis.
• Prepare first drafts of external communications, including blog posts, press releases, speeches, and articles for publication.
• Communicate with parliamentary members and other relevant parties, via phone and/or email, to secure their support for BIRD’s projects and advocacy efforts and attendance to events as required.
• Assist with advocacy campaigns by conducting research and preparing background memos and other written materials.
• Conduct primary and secondary research on a variety of human rights and international relations-related topics.
• Research and draft legislative fact sheets and other Parliament related materials.
• Assist in social media campaigns and the drafting of external communications.
• Attend meetings and take minutes.
• Assist with administrative duties as required.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills

We would expect a successful applicant to have the following:

Essential

• To have completed a minimum of two years undergraduate degree in a related subject e.g. Law, International Relations, Middle Eastern studies, Criminal Justice, Politics and Policy, etc.
• Fluency in English.
• Outstanding writing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work both independently and in a team effectively.
• Excellent communication & networking skills.
• Interest in universal human rights and the Gulf region.
• Experience working with Twitter and social media campaigns.

Desirable

• Past experience in working for an NGO, charity or with the UK Parliament
• Language skills: Arabic desirable

Please email your CV and covering letter to team@birdbhorg-801f1a.ingress-daribow.easywp.com with the subject “2018 Policy & Advocacy Internship.”

The covering letter should be no longer than one side of A4. Any applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, but we are looking to start interviews as soon as possible.

Duration: 3 months, with the possibility to extend.

Closing Date: Applications are considered on a rolling basis.

Travel and lunch expenses will be paid by BIRD.

Role

• Track and report on the human rights situation in Bahrain.
• Track Bahrain-related news, legislation, and statements by policymakers, the UK government, and the United Nations on a daily basis.
• Prepare first drafts of external communications, including blog posts, press releases, and articles for publication.
• Assist with advocacy campaigns by conducting research and preparing background memos and other written materials.
• Conduct primary and secondary research on a variety of human rights and international relations-related topics.
• Research and draft legislative fact sheets and other Parliament related materials.
• Assist in social media campaigns and the drafting of external communications.
• Attend meetings and take minutes.
• Assist with administrative duties as required.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills

We would expect a successful applicant to have the following:

Essential

• To have completed a minimum of two years undergraduate degree in a related subject e.g. Law, International Relations, Middle Eastern studies, Criminal Justice, Politics and Policy, etc.
• Fluency in English.
• Outstanding writing skills.
• Excellent communication & networking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work both independently and in a team effectively.
• Interest in universal human rights and the Gulf region.
• Experience working with Twitter and social media campaigns.

Desirable

• Language skills: Arabic desirable
• Past experience in working for an NGO, charity or with the UK Parliament

Please email your CV and covering letter to team@birdbhorg-801f1a.ingress-daribow.easywp.com with the subject “2018 Policy & Research Internship.”

The covering letter should be no longer than one side of A4.

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Duration: November 2015 – January 2016, with possibility of renewal

Closing Date: 30 October 2015

Intern travel and lunch expenses will be paid by BIRD.

Role

• Track and report on UK government policies and statements pertaining to the human rights situation in Bahrain.
• Attend hearings, briefings, and other meetings in the UK Parliament as needed.
• Assist with advocacy campaigns by conducting research and preparing background memos and other written materials.
• Research and draft legislative fact sheets and other Parliament related materials.
• Track Bahrain-related news, legislation, and statements by policymakers, the UK government, and the United Nations on a daily basis.
• Assist in social media campaigns and the drafting of external communications.
• Engage in community outreach.
• Support mobilization of grassroots on the issue of human rights in Bahrain.
• Assist with administrative duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills

We would expect the successful intern to have the following:

Essential

• An undergraduate/graduate in a related subject e.g. Law, international affairs, Middle Eastern studies, criminal justice, politics and policy, etc; or to be enrolled in one.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Excellent communication & networking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• The ability to work in a small team effectively.
• Demonstrable interest in universal human rights and the Gulf region.
• Experience working with twitter and social media campaigns.

Desirable

• Language skills: French, Spanish or Arabic.
• Past experience in working for an NGO, charity or with the UK Parliament.

Please email your CV and covering letter to team@birdbhorg-801f1a.ingress-daribow.easywp.com with the subject “Policy Internship.”

The covering letter should be no longer than one side of A4.

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.