The Research Associate will conduct archival research into the establishment of Palestine refugee camps, prepare archival material for legal clearance, and produce written accounts for institutional and external use.
At least 2 years of demonstrated experience conducting research in primary source or archival collections, including identifying relevant material and assessing source relevance and evidential value. This must include at least 1 year of international relevant experience outside of the candidate’s home country, country of citizenship and country where the candidate have permanent residence. Demonstrated experience producing well-cited analytical or narrative outputs from evidence. Experience working with digitized archives, document management systems, or similar research databases (desirable). Experience preparing materials for legal, disclosure, or declassification review, including redactions (desirable). Knowledge of the history of Palestine refugees, the Agency’s operations, or the modern history of the Middle East (desirable). Experience working in the United Nations common system or a comparable international organization (desirable).
Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in history, archival studies, library and information science, information management, Middle East studies, political science, social sciences or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
