The Enabling Peace in Iraq Center is dedicated to building a more peaceful, sustainable, democratic society in Iraq. To do this, we enhance understanding so that Iraq’s story can be shared around the world, monitor the crisis on-the-ground to inform better public policy, and provide relief to vulnerable families. Our employees and interns share our vision of a safe and prosperous Iraq for current and future generations.

EPIC is an equal opportunity employer that actively seeks a diverse pool of applicants.

Join our team! EPIC is currently accepting applications for the following openings:

REPORTS AND GRANTS OFFICER (ERBIL)

POSITION SUMMARY: EPIC seeks a dynamic, qualified, and highly motivated individual to fill the full-time position of Reports and Grants Officer, working in close coordination with our field office in Iraq and our DC-based team.

Strong applicants will demonstrate a proven ability in conducting research, seeking grants and building donor relations, writing reports, and developing and writing proposals. This position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; strong interpersonal skills and ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail.

The Reports and Grants Officer reports to EPIC’s Country Representative and Program Manager, works closely with the Executive Director, and may supervise one or more interns.

A job description, list of qualifications and other details are available here as a PDF.

COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING FELLOW (DC)

POSITION SUMMARY: EPIC is seeking a talented, motivated young professional who can make a full-time commitment for 6 months to serve as EPIC’s first Communications and Marketing Fellow.

Start date: October 27, 2021 (or sooner)
End date:  May 1, 2022

As we implement our peacebuilding initiatives in Iraq, the fellow will work closely with senior staff at EPIC’s headquarters and field offices to carry out and maintain the necessary communications, marketing, fundraising, and administrative frameworks for those projects.

A job description, list of qualifications and other details are available here as a PDF.

INTERNSHIPS 

POSITION SUMMARY: If you are looking for a challenging internship where you will see the results of your work, EPIC is the place for you. We welcome applications from graduate and undergraduate students, and recent grads, who are interested in empowering civil society, promoting peace, fighting climate change, and delivering aid to vulnerable populations in Iraq. We highly encourage active dialogue and discussion about topics related to Iraq, the Middle East in general, U.S. foreign policy, and humanitarian relief efforts. Our interns receive as much from the program as they are willing to give.

Join our team! EPIC is currently accepting applications for three part-time Research and Communications interns. Our Spring 2022 Internship Program will start on January 10, 2021, and it will end on May 13, 2022, and will take place remotely. The start and end date are flexible. This is an unpaid internship.

Submit a resume, cover letter, and a writing sample (max. 3 pages) to careers@epic-usa.org by December 3, 2021. Please apply as soon as possible, as applications are examined on a rolling basis. Please include “Internship Application” and your name in the subject line. Preference will be given to recent grads and graduate students, but undergrads are strongly encouraged to apply.

A job description, list of qualifications and other details are available here as a PDF.