Opportunities

• Location: Remote/Flexible. Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Status: Part-time, temporary, 8 weeks with possibility to extend
• Reports to: Director of Trust and Safety Solutions
• Salary: $25/hr up to 20hrs per week
• Deadline to apply: 15 July 2025

About GIFCT

The Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) envisions a world in which the technology sector marshals its collective creativity and capacity to render terrorists and violent extremists ineffective online. In every aspect of our work, GIFCT aims to be transparent, inclusive, and respectful of the fundamental and universal human rights that terrorists and violent extremists seek to undermine.

Position Summary

Are you motivated by the mission of preventing terrorists and violent extremists from exploiting digital platforms?

The Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) is seeking a part-time fellow to support the development and execution of  trust and safety solutions. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, analytic thinker, strong team player, and possess a demonstrated interest in the intersection of technology and terrorism/violent extremism.

Responsibilities:

• Researching and developing user-facing content on topics such as terrorist and violent extremist events and threat trends;
• Collaborating with GIFCT staff to shape user experience of GIFCT trust & safety solutions;
• Conducting data entry and analysis;
• Assist GIFCT staff with regular functions of incident response or hash sharing onboarding.
• Participating in organizational projects as needed;
• Attending relevant meetings and events; and
• Assisting with GIFCT deliverables and external-facing documents.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Interest in the intersection of terrorism/violent extremism and technology;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Subject matter knowledge related to terrorism and violent extremism;
• Experience with relational databases/SQL;
• Familiarity with GIFCT;
• Experience performing open source intelligence/research;
• Experience condensing complex topics into simple terms in a professional or academic environment;
• Familiarity with hashing technology.

How to Apply:

Please send your resume and in lieu of a cover letter please submit answers to the below questions to [email protected] noting “TSS Fellow” in the subject of your email.

1. Why do you want to work for GIFCT? (max 300 words)
2. Describe a time when you had to communicate a complex topic to a non-expert audience. (max 300 words)
3. What is an example of a trend you’ve noticed relating to terrorism and violent extremism? Explain how this trend manifests itself on digital platforms. (max 300 words)

We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. GIFCT is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant will be denied equal opportunity for consideration because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

Due to the very high number of applications we receive when positions are posted, we are only able to respond directly to candidates with whom we wish to move forward in the interview process.

The Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism is an equal opportunity employer.

No applicant will be denied equal opportunity for consideration because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

• Position: Independent Advisory Committee (IAC) Secretariat
• Location: Remote, preference for GMT
• Status: Part-time consultant, estimated 8-16 hours/week
• Reports to: IAC Chair
• Salary: $20,ooo annual stipend
• Deadline to apply: applications will be accepted until position is filled

About GIFCT

The Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) envisions a world in which the technology sector marshals its collective creativity and capacity to render terrorists and violent extremists ineffective online. In every aspect of our work, GIFCT aims to be transparent, inclusive, and respectful of the fundamental and universal human rights that terrorists and violent extremists seek to undermine.

About IAC

The Independent Advisory Committee’s (IAC) purpose is to provide strategic, substantive advice to the Operating Board and GIFCT regarding GIFCT’s mission, which is to prevent terrorists and violent extremists from exploiting digital platforms, assess progress against this advice and GIFCT’s mission, and to support its key objectives, which include:

• Improving the capacity of a broad range of technology companies, independently and collectively, to prevent and respond to abuse of their platforms by terrorists and violent extremists;
• Enabling multistakeholder engagement around terrorist and violent extremist misuse of digital platforms; and
• Advancing understanding of terrorist and violent operations and their evolution, including the intersection of online and offline activities.

Position Summary

The IAC Secretariat plays a pivotal role in providing administrative support to the IAC and the IAC Chair, by supporting the preparation and scheduling of IAC meetings, drafting minutes, preparing relevant background documents, handling communication with IAC members, and supporting IAC processes such as the bi-annual rotation.

The IAC Secretariat supports the IAC in delivering strategic, multistakeholder-informed guidance on GIFCT’s mission to prevent terrorists and violent extremists from exploiting digital platforms. This position also ensures timely, effective communication and coordination between the IAC and GIFCT, helping translate IAC insights into actionable contributions that contribute to shape GIFCT’s workstreams, programs, and events.

This role requires exceptional project management, executive coordination, communication and diplomatic skills to support the IAC Chair, manage the IAC’s engagement in GIFCT’s annual cycle of work, and uphold governance processes outlined in the IAC’s Terms of Reference. The Secretariat will also maintain high-level administrative support, including scheduling, information sharing, meeting preparation, and records management, while ensuring that the IAC’s perspectives and recommendations are appropriately channeled to GIFCT and its Operating Board.

Role Description

Responsibilities

• Support the IAC Chair with scheduling, calendar management, and intra-IAC correspondence, including scheduling IAC meetings and Chair meetings with the Operating Board or GIFCT
• Liaise with GIFCT Executive & Stakeholder Management Lead to arrange IAC engagement at GIFCT events
• Take minutes of IAC meetings and support drafting of related documentation or briefings, in consultation with IAC Chair
• Maintain up to date contact lists of IAC members and interested applicants, as needed
• Support the responsibilities set forth in the IAC Terms of Reference
• Support the communication of insights and advice in written form to GIFCT and the Operating Board on at least a quarterly basis.
• Support the bi-annual IAC rotation process.
• Support the conflicts of interest policy, updating as needed, and submitting proposals for changes for consideration by the Operating Board.
• Ensure the Operating Board and the GIFCT Executive Director are informed of any changes to the IACs policies or procedures, including those related to membership criteria, member rotation, member conduct, and conflicts of interest.
• Support the alignment of IAC insights and advice with GIFCT’s annual planning and event cycle, including working groups and annual summits or forums

Qualifications and Experience

• BA or equivalent in international security, international affairs, political science, communications, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive experience in administrative and professional support roles for senior executives and government officials focusing on policy issues
• Proven track record of developing and maintaining highly efficient administrative systems
• Demonstrated commitment to meticulous attention to detail and handling of sensitive organizational information
• Proactive customer-centric approach, adept at supporting stakeholders across different time zones, managing competing priorities, and navigating various sectors
• Strong communications and organizational skills, ensuring effective collaboration and operational efficiency
• Fluency in English; proficiency in UN working languages (Arabic, French, Russian, Spanish, Chinese) beneficial
• Technology fluent; adept at using tools and platforms required for virtual and in-person events such as Slack, Zoom, Google Suite etc.

How to apply

Please send your resume and CV to [email protected] noting “IAC Secretariat” in the subject of your email.