Clingendael

Intern – West Africa and Sahel: Politics and Crime

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Posted on: 
October 15, 2024

The Clingendael Conflict Research Unit (CRU) has two internship positions opening for the team working on Politics and Crime in the Sahel. The internship lasts six months: the first position from 15 January 2025 – 15 July 2025; the second from 01 February 2025 – 31 July 2025.

The intern would provide research assistance for projects related to Politics and Crime in West Africa, with a particular focus on Mali, Niger, Burkina-Faso, Ghana, Benin and Senegal. Specifically, She/he/they will:

  • Conduct literature reviews;
  • Conduct data collection and qualitative content analysis of different social media platforms, such as Twitter, Youtube, Facebook and relevant media outlets;
  • Contribute to writing background material, drafts, and web content;
  • Provide assistance for the organization of (closed) events as part of research projects and for the dissemination of research findings.

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