You can find below the current vacancies at Alkarama, as well as the profiles we look for in our interns, volunteers and "civil service" candidates (these positions are open year-round). If you are based in the Arab world, you can also volunteer to become a member of Alkarama and contribute information about individual cases of human rights violations or work with us on various projects in your country.

Alkarama regularly recruits new volunteers who seek to obtain work experience in a multi-cultural human rights non-governmental organisation (NGO) working in cooperation with the United Nations on human rights in the Arab world.

Volunteers have a flexible arrangement with Alkarama to contribute to the work of the organisation, typically for a few hours a week. This contribution to Alkarama's work can come in many forms – translations, data entry, working with original documentation, event organisations etc. Volunteers are welcome to come and work in the office or can work from home, depending on the agreement reached.

We are currently seeking volunteers with the following profiles:

Legal profile

• Fluent spoken and written English, French or Arabic (and working knowledge of at least one other of these languages);
• Degree in international law, international relations, Middle East Studies, or similar;
• Knowledge of international human rights mechanisms;
• Knowledge of Middle East history, politics, etc.;
• Ability to work in a small, diverse team; professionalism;
• Computer skills (MS Office Suite and Internet).

Media profile

• Proficiency in English, French and Arabic
• Studies in IT; communications or multi-media arts
• Knowledge of Middle East politics, media environment;
• Advanced IT skills (MS Office Suite; Web tools Joomla, drupal; Client Relations Management systems)
• Knowledge of video and audio editing programmes
• Ability to work in a small, diverse team; professionalism

Translation/Interpretation interns

• First degree in translation or interpretation
• Language combinations of Arabic/French/English

Or

• An advanced degree in Arabic Language studies with proficient English or French
• Some knowledge of the third language (English/French)

And

• Knowledge of Middle East history, politics, etc.;
• Ability to work in a small, diverse team; professionalism;
• Computer skills (MS Office Suite and Internet).

How to apply

If you are interested in applying as a volunteer, please send your CV and a letter of motivation describing your interest in Alkarama and dates available to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..