Monitoring Misinformation & Disinformation

Intern with an independent and non-profit organization committed to building a democratic society by increasing citizen participation in political processes, increasing accountability and influencing decision-making processes. They strive to integrate information technology in all of their efforts, this to promote the use of the Internet, which has an important role in the democratization of a society. The organization aims to contribute to the creation of good practices for good governance by public institutions at central and local level, strengthening the rule of law, advancing political parties, and supporting free and fair electoral processes. They undertake initiatives aimed at bringing decision-makers closer to the citizens through policy research, facilitation of dialogue or communication and public education. The staff has ethnic diversity and professional development from different academic fields, where each of them advocates for the promotion of democratic values and practices, thus strengthening the voice of Kosovar society.

Disinformation is a major threat for Kosovo’s democracy and national security. Foreign malign influence, lack of media literacy, and polarization of political events and elections weaken citizens’ access to information, undermining their ability to make informed decisions. The rapid spread of dis/misinformation can trigger violence and increasing tensions with Serbia.

Tasks Assigned may include:

• Assistance in organizing meetings of parliamentary committees;

• Assistance in preparation of meeting notes of parliamentary committees;

• Assistance in organizing public hearings of the parliamentary committees;

• Assistance in research and data collection for the needs of the committees;

• Assistance in organization of round tables when needed;

• Keep notes of meetings and events related to the work of the committees;

• Assistance in research process;

• Preparation of monthly reports on the duties carried out in monthly basis;

• Other similar tasks required by the committees’ staff and organization's staff.

Depending on your career field, degree and skills, the internship is altered to fit your (research) needs and additional tasks will be customized for your internship purposes.