I applied through university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at PILPG (Washington, DC) in Feb 2016
Interview
The process included the submission of a short essay and a brief phone interview with more senior research associate. The written element of the process was more important than the phone questions, which were very brief.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at PILPG (Cairo, Cairo Governorate)
Interview
Submit CV. Phone interview. Interview with Chief of Party at PIPLG office in Egypt. Corresponded by phone and email for 10 days about the offer. Then the offer was made and I accepted.