Research Fellow – Afghanistan

The mission of Rise to Peace (R2P) is to provide actionable information and educational tools to help prevent terrorism and extremism around the world. Through intelligent research, we aim to formulate policies and programs to help steer vulnerable people away from violent extremism and towards an education that empowers the individual, supports diversity, and builds a path of tolerance and hope. Rise to Peace professionals perform field research, develop customized services and solutions that help deter, detect, and mitigate the cruel effects of terrorism. 

In an effort to achieve our mission, further aid vulnerable communities around the world, and offer our research findings to those in positions to make a difference, such as policymakers, Rise to Peace seeks to hire interested applicants for a book project on the fall of Afghanistan. Responsibilities include conducting research, policy analysis, and writing topics/chapters of the book.  Fellows are expected to work remotely capacity with flexible hours. 

Requirements

Ideal candidates for this position will have the following:

Professional: anyone who has served in Afghanistan (civilian or military), professors, academics, practitioners, activist, CSO and member of the press.

Research Fellows must be a graduate student, possess an M.A. or further graduate education preferred.

Research Fellow interns must be an undergraduate student, possess a B.A., or further graduate education preferred.

• Analytical, critical thinking, research, and writing skills.
• Problem-solving skills: A creative and open mind that will look at new ways to solve problems.
• Ability to learn quickly and apply new knowledge to solving critical problems.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong regional interest in international affairs and peace-building
• Demonstrated discretion when encountering charged or sensitive topics
• Team oriented

If you are interested in an opportunity with Rise to Peace, please email a resume and brief message expressing your interest to hello@risetopeace.org.

All fellowships and Internships with Rise to Peace are unpaid but we do offer school credit.