Researcher

• Document, investigate, and report on press freedom violations and threats to journalists in North Africa
• Track violations including arrests, censorship, attacks, legal harassment, and other threats across the MENA region
• Maintain accurate and timely updates to databases of imprisoned, missing, or killed journalists
• Build and maintain databases for local and regional media, government, and civil society contacts
• Draft letters of appeal, statements, news alerts, reports, features, research notes, background materials, and verification summaries
• Review relevant news websites and publications
• Communicate with journalists and human rights activists across North Africa
• Liaise with journalists, media workers, civil society partners, and human rights organizations for interviews, updates, and verification
• Participate in team check-ins and meetings with CPJ program staff
• Maintain and expand a network of regional contacts
• Collaborate with the Advocacy and Communications department
• Conduct direct advocacy with relevant actors
• Research, assess, and verify Journalist Assistance requests in the MENA region
• Submit Journalist Assistance documentation through CPJ systems
• Assist journalists, vet cases, and coordinate with the Emergencies team
• Create and share engaging social media content
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Experience and skills commensurate with the Researcher, North Africa role
• Ability to document, investigate, and report on press freedom violations and threats to journalists
• Research and writing skills for editorial and advocacy outputs
• Ability to maintain accurate, timely databases and contact networks
• Ability to draft letters of appeal, statements, news alerts, features, research notes, background materials, and verification summaries
• Ability to communicate and liaise with journalists, media workers, civil society partners, and human rights organizations
• Ability to conduct research, assessment, and verification for Journalist Assistance requests
• Ability to assist journalists, vet cases, and coordinate with teams receiving support
• Ability to create engaging social media content
• Arabic and English translation ability
• Availability to work and attend meetings on US Eastern time as needed
• Ability to work from the Middle East/North Africa region or a country in a similar time zone
• No specific educational credential is stated

• Benefits consistent with those typically offered by the EOR firm in the country of hire
• Equal employment opportunities and protection from discrimination and harassment
• Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities