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Careers
Aligning Cultures is built on the expertise of dedicated practitioners who believe in the power of local partnerships to transform conflict-affected communities.
Work That Matters
We're a small, high-impact organization operating at the intersection of research, media, and community development. We don't just talk about change — we build the partnerships that make it possible.
Local-First Approach
We hire practitioners who understand that lasting change comes from within communities, not from outside them.
Collaborative Culture
Our team spans multiple countries and time zones. We work as one — transparent, communicative, and mission-driven.
Purpose-Driven Work
Every project we take on is tied directly to improving lives in conflict-affected communities across the MENA region.
Professional Growth
We invest in our people — through training, mentorship, and real opportunities to lead on impactful programs.
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Even when we don't have active openings that match your background, we keep strong candidates on file. Tell us about yourself and how you'd like to contribute to our mission.
Our Services
Aligning Cultures delivers nine specialized services across the Middle East, North Africa, and the Horn of Africa — from conflict prevention and CVE rehabilitation to fiscal sponsorship for local organizations.
Conflict Prevention & Stabilization
Locally led crisis committees, IDP reintegration, and social cohesion programming that interrupt cycles of violence in Iraq, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen.
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Strategic Communications & Narrative Change
Counter-narrative content, counter-disinformation programs, and community messaging champion training that interrupt extremist narratives and build resilience to false information across Iraq, Yemen, and MENA.
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Gender Equality & Women's Empowerment
Gender-transformative programs advancing women's political participation, economic independence, and GBV prevention — engaging men as accountable partners for change across Iraq, Yemen, and the MENA region.
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Youth Employment & Livelihoods
Market-driven youth livelihoods programs combining labor market research, digital skills training, employer engagement, and MSME support — reaching 8,000+ youth across Iraq with explicit inclusion targets.
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Local Partner Capacity Building
Tailored organizational development for civil society organizations — proposal writing, MEL frameworks, fundraising strategy, and donor compliance — supporting 25 local organizations across Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Yemen, and Somalia.
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Fiscal Sponsorship for MENA Organizations
A US 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsorship umbrella enabling civil society organizations in Jordan, Yemen, Sudan, Iraq, and Syria to access international donor funding, manage grants compliantly, and build donor credibility.
Learn MoreAlso offering: CVE & Rehabilitation, MEL, and Technology & GenAI for Development
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