Opportunities

These efforts have evolved in conjunction with the Christchurch Call to Action, a nine-point plan that governments, tech platforms, and civil society organizations committed to in the aftermath of the March 2019 mosque shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand to prevent the spread of high-virality content like the tragic live-streamed video. At an UNGA side event led by New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and French President Emmanuel Macron in September 2019, the founding companies announced that GIFCT would spin off as an independent 501(c)(3) with its own dedicated technology, counterterrorism, and operations teams. By institutionalizing the spirit of shared purpose that the Christchurch Call to Action represents, GIFCT and its growing member companies can better prevent, respond to, and learn about how to counter this global threat in a manner that promotes fundamental human rights.

Position Details:

• Job Type: Full-Time (35-40 hours/week)
• Compensation: $15/hour
• Location: Flexible remote work during COVID-19 pandemic, with Washington, D.C. headquarters and working hubs in other capitals. Applicants must have the right to work in the United States.

Responsibilities:

• Providing research and administrative support to the GIFCT executive office, which includes the executive director, chief of staff, and executive assistant;
• Producing weekly news briefs on terrorism and technology;
• Conducting independent research projects on topics to include terrorism and violent extremism, legal frameworks for content moderation, and international security;
• Creating social media posts;
• Participating in stakeholder meetings and events; and
• Assisting with company deliverables and external-facing documents.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated interest in the intersection of terrorism/violent extremism and technology
• Prior coursework in one or more of the following fields: political science, history, international relations, war studies, security studies, peace and conflict studies, cybersecurity, technology studies, social media
• Relevant work experience in a start-up, not-for-profit, research, or think tank capacity
• Knowledge of/familiarity with technology-related issues
• Social media skills
• Graphic design skills
• Ability to balance numerous projects in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, please submit the following materials to jobs@gifct.org by close of business Friday, May in one PDF packet:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• A brief writing sample that illustrates research and communication ability (3-5 pages maximum)
• Contact information for two references

Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are only able to respond to applicants who are selected for an interview. Thank you for your interest in GIFCT.

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.

Working within the technology team, you would be assisting with the coordination and delivery of multiple GIFCT tech work streams. Work streams span the spectrum of coordination of  GIFCT technology outreach efforts to research on open source tech solutions, assistance in developing prototype capabilities to help with the coordination of counterterrorism efforts across the tech sector.

At GIFCT, we draw on a diverse array of expertise and experiences from the technology sector, government, civil society, and academia to advance GIFCT’s mission of preventing terrorists and violent extremists from exploiting the Internet. We foster innovation, inclusion, creativity, and critical thinking in all of our efforts and seek to deliver results, adapt to an ever-changing threat landscape, and promote the universal and fundamental human rights that terrorists seek to undermine.

Hone your technical skills on challenging problems with some of the biggest tech companies in the world, while preventing terrorists from exploiting digital platforms.

Position Details:

• Job Type: Part-Time (20 hours/week)
• Compensation: $15/hr
• Location: Flexible remote work during COVID-19 pandemic, with Washington, D.C. headquarters and working hubs in other capitals
• Duration: 8 weeks minimum 

Responsibilities: 

• Conducting independent research projects on topics such as: privacy, ethics and security in machine learning,  image processing, natural language processing, audio processing and user experience design, database administration;
• Participating in ad hoc projects;
• Coordinating GIFCT tech outreach;
• Attending relevant meetings and events;
• Assisting with company deliverables and external-facing documents.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated interest in the intersection of terrorism/violent extremism and technology
• Prior coursework in one of the following fields: computer science, data science, machine learning, web development, database administration, user experience design

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, please submit the following materials to jobs@gifct.org by Friday, May 30th in one PDF packet: 

• Resume 
• Cover Letter
• A brief description of a time you have had to make a technical decision and how you approached the choice (1-2 pages maximum) 
• Contact information for one academic reference 

Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are only able to respond to applicants who are selected for an interview. Thank you for your interest in GIFCT.

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.