Job title: Intern 
Duration: At least 2-3 days per week; 3-6 months desirable
Compensation: Monthly stipend provided 
Location: London, UK or remote 
Deadline to apply: Monday 19 May 2025 (interviews to be held during the last week of May, with the post to ideally begin in early-mid June)

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter (no longer than one page) to contact@alqst.org
 
Background and job purpose 

ALQST for Human Rights is an award-winning independent NGO that works to defend and promote human rights in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf. We conduct on-the-ground research, engage in international advocacy, and campaign on behalf of victims of human rights abuses. 
  
As an intern, you will play a crucial role in supporting our work, whilst also gaining valuable experience of working in a professional environment for a human rights NGO. References will be provided. 

Tasks (may vary depending on applicant’s skills and interests)

• Monitoring and documenting human rights developments
• Providing background research
• Taking part in our advocacy work at the UK, EU and UN level, including drafting briefing sheets, participating in meetings and contacting stakeholders 
• Contributing to campaign and communications materials, including drafting tweets, press releases and op-eds 
• Helping to organise events 
• Administrative tasks 

 
Skills 

• Experience and knowledge of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf 
• Understanding of and commitment to human rights issues 
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills
• Being able to speak and read Arabic is desirable
• Being aware of security and confidentiality issues and appropriate precautions and safeguards
• Interpersonal skills and values