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The Islamic Institute of Current Affairs is expanding its team and seeking committed individuals who want to contribute to its research, education and organisational development.
These opportunities are particularly suitable for university students, graduates and early-career professionals looking to develop practical experience while contributing to meaningful work.
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ROLE 01
Marketing & Communications Officer
The Marketing & Communications Officer will help promote IICA’s articles, courses, events, podcasts and wider initiatives across our digital platforms. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Create social media content, captions and promotional material • Promote IICA’s articles, events, courses and podcasts • Maintain a consistent visual identity and tone of voice • Review engagement and suggest ways to improve our reach WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are looking for a creative and dependable individual with strong written communication skills and a good understanding of social media. Experience with Canva, video editing or digital marketing would be beneficial.
ROLE 02
Engagement & Outreach Officer
The Engagement & Outreach Officer will help IICA connect with new audiences, communities and organisations. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Build relationships with university societies, mosques and community groups • Promote IICA’s events, courses and wider initiatives • Respond to enquiries and engage with our audience • Identify relevant events and outreach opportunities WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are looking for a confident, approachable and proactive communicator who enjoys building relationships and can represent IICA professionally.
ROLE 03
Partnerships & Development Officer
The Partnerships & Development Officer will help build relationships that support IICA’s growth and long-term sustainability. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Research potential partners, sponsors and funding opportunities • Approach suitable businesses and organisations • Help prepare partnership and sponsorship proposals • Support fundraising and collaborative initiatives WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are looking for someone who is confident, professional and comfortable developing new relationships. Experience in fundraising, business development, sales or partnerships would be beneficial.
ROLE 04
Research Officer
The Research Officer will support IICA’s intellectual and editorial work by researching contemporary political, social and economic issues. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Produce concise research notes and briefings • Identify reliable academic, policy and media sources • Fact-check articles, scripts and other content • Suggest topics for articles, events and podcast discussions WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are looking for someone with strong research and analytical skills who can assess sources critically and explain complex issues clearly.
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Are you researching contemporary issues or developing new perspectives through an Islamic intellectual lens?
The Islamic Institute of Current Affairs (IICA) welcomes article proposals from students, graduates, and researchers engaging with contemporary affairs through a principled Islamic lens.
We invite submissions across our Policy Areas, including Foreign Policy, Economics, Domestic Policy, History, Ethics, and Legal Systems.
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