The Lebanese Emigration Research Center (LERC) of Notre Dame University-Louaizé is currently seeking a Research Assistant.
Description
Under general direction, performs research activities as directed by the Director and the research investigators; sets-up and manages a group of interns and volunteers, assists with research projects and performs independent research; receives and assists scholars and Ph.D. and MA candidates in their research, contacts and accommodation, and performs various managerial and media duties.
Job Requirements and Skills
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
- 4years college degree in sociology, political science, migration studies or related field.
- One-to-two years of extensive experience in research, preferably in migration.
- Demonstrated success in assisting in data gathering, literature review, media review and the like.
- Strong skills in writing press releases and media articles and in interviewing experts and the like.
- Strong executive-level coordination skills including coordinating research projects, and contacting stakeholders and interest groups.
- Demonstrated experience in drafting reports, brochures, pamphlets, and contracts.
- Demonstrated skill in using personal computers and a wide variety of software packages for word processing, spreadsheets, database processing, presentations and calendaring (e.g. Microsoft Office suite). Knowledge of e-mail systems and Internet.
- Demonstrated analytical skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Arabic, French and English languages.
- Ability to gather data, to compile information, and to prepare reports.
- Ability to problem-solve independently and to work well as a team member.
- Excellent telephone manners.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to take initiative and to carry on projects to fruition.
- Willingness to learn new techniques and technologies.
Guita Hourani - Director ghourani@ndu.edu.lb and copy lerc@ndu.edu.lb
