The Sana’a Center for Strategic Studies is currently accepting applications for internships.

Sana’a Center interns will have the opportunity to contribute to the overall work of the organization and receive mentorship from our full-time staff members. Our team is dynamic, highly mobile, and multilingual, with diverse backgrounds and expertise. Our main office is in Yemen, while most of our team works remotely from locations within Yemen and across the world.

Interns will receive honorarium compensation for their work.

The Sana’a Center is seeking interns for the following roles:

• Junior editor (English)
• Social media assistant (English)
• Environment research assistant
• Economic research assistant
• Data coder/analyst
• Project assistant
• Admin assistant

Tasks and Responsibilities

Depending on the selected role, tasks and responsibilities may include:

• Conducting research, gathering, and inputting data, and drafting/editing to support the Sana’a Center’s publication process.
• Supporting the program team with coordination of project events and activities.
• Supporting in the implementation of media and communication plans and managing social media.
• Assisting in logistical support for activities relevant to one of the roles listed above.
• Reviewing documents and drafting correspondence.
• Performing supporting tasks relevant to one of the roles listed above.
• Performing other reasonable duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification and competencies

• A university student or holder of a university degree obtained within the last 5 years and relevant to the listed roles above.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and Google’s G Suite
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work remotely
• A secure and constant internet connection
• Demonstrated motivation to learn and grow professionally.
• Language skills based on the listed roles:

About Sana’a Center

The Sana’a Center for Strategic Studies is an independent Yemeni think tank that generates knowledge and contributes to shaping policy on Yemen and the wider region. Established in 2014, the Center has established its credibility through its independence, rigorous analysis, and ability to engage constructively across political divides. Its team is highly mobile and multilingual, with the main office in Yemen and staff working from locations across Yemen, the Middle East, and international capitals.

The Center’s work covers political, economic, social, and environmental sectors in Yemen and is delivered through research, community engagement, convenings, and technical advisory services in both Arabic and English. To maintain the quality and reach of its field-based programming, the Center is seeking a Coordinator to oversee activities on the ground, strengthen and expand relationships with national and local authorities, community actors, and partners, and coordinate the day-to-day implementation of field activities across governorates.