Policy Opportunities Anniversary Special (July 30 , 2021)
Communications managers, AI policy leads, economists, sustainability interns, and a very special opportunity for those who go Pro today.
Welcome to this week’s Policy Opportunities update. This week we see openings for economists and communications managers in North America. There are openings for innovation leads and AI policy researchers in Europe. In South Asia and Asia-Pacific, there are vacancies for maritime specialists and gender policy experts as well. As always, there are remote internships too.
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In this week’s Policy Pro update, we shared a China researcher at a prestigious DC-based tank tasked with tracking changes in Beijing’s economic policy. We also shared:
A Knowledge Officer who will map knowledge depositories on sexuality and gender in Indian languages at a New Delhi tech tank.
A Funding Director at a London-based tank that focuses on social justice issues.
A remote Research Associate positionat a global institution that will work with teams across the world on energy projects in Indonesia and Southeast Asia.
A paid, remote Digital Policy internship at a progressive US tank who will attend virtual events and Congressional hearings.
Plus 25 other positions that are not listed below.
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Positions - North America
THIRD WAY - WASHINGTON DC, USA
Economic Policy Advisor/Economist
Third Way is looking for an Economic Policy Advisor with quantitative skills. This position is for someone who is passionate about devising, advancing, and explaining policy solutions that help American workers recover and thrive in a post-COVID era. This person will unpack and analyze economic trends and data, convey this information to an informed audience through written and digital content, and collaborate internally and with external partners to develop and advance policy ideas that promote economic opportunity. They’ll conduct data-intensive research and analysis on a wide range of economic issues and conveying this work in an accessible manner to general audiences as well as analyze proposed policy ideas and their impact on the US.
No deadline given.
Deadline: Monday, 26th July 2021
For further information: https://www.thirdway.org/careers
THE ALLIANCE FOR PEACEBUILDING - WASHINGTON DC, USA (REMOTE POSITION)
Associate, Communications
The Alliance for Peacebuilding (AfP) is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan network of over 130+ organizations working in 181 countries to end conflict, reduce violence and build sustainable peace. AfP seeks a dynamic and ambitious Associate for Communications to elevate AfP’s strategic communications with our growing membership, partner networks, donors and social media following, as well with relevant U.S. and global policymakers. S/he will amplify the reach of AfP Policy and Advocacy, Learning & Evaluation, and Partnerships initiatives by building strong and active relationships with journalists and media outlets. The Associate reports to the Acting CEO. For now, this position will be remote initially, due to AfP’s long-term telework status due to COVID-19.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5db70e83fc0a966cf4cc42ea/t/60b6598956d0755ce1b4a092/1622563209890/Communications+Associate+Job+Description_May2021.pdf
Positions - Europe
EUROPEAN CLIMATE FOUNDATION - BERLIN, GERMANY
Associate, Industry & Innovation Programme
ECF supports over 500 partner organizations to carry out activities that contribute to the public debate on climate action, drive urgent and ambitious policy in support of the objectives of the Paris Agreement and help deliver a socially responsible transition to a net-zero emissions economy and sustainable society in Europe and around the world. ECF is looking for an Associate to play a key role in strategy implementation, dealing with grant management, and monitoring and evaluating the progress of work streams. There will be direct engagement with other ECF programmes, partners and the external environment to inform strategy development. They will oversee grant-making activities and administrative processes, review grantee proposals, evaluate grantee reports, manage portfolio and budget overview via the grants management system, work with bespoke grant making and monitoring & evaluating packages. They will monitor deliverables and conduct a set of grantees and external consultancies by maintaining frequent communication, and ensuring accountability; monitoring and evaluating progress and impact of initiatives and grants, and acting as a liaison to report progress to donors.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://cezanneondemand.intervieweb.it/europeanclimate/jobs/associate_industry__innovation_programme_15591/en/
ADA LOVELACE INSTITUTE - LONDON, UK
European Public Policy Lead
The Ada Lovelace Institute (Ada) is appointing a European Public Policy Lead for 18 months. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join and help develop a rapidly growing dynamic and energetic organisation. Strategic engagement, networking and advocacy will be a large part of this role. We are looking for an individual who will identify opportunities, develop and build trusted relationships with lawmakers, officials, diplomates as well as policy and NGO networks predominantly in Europe but also internationally. While the majority of work will be focused on the EU’s AI regulations, there will also be opportunities to engage with connected regulatory debates in Europe, as well as considering implications for UK policy and legislation.
Deadline: Saturday, 3rd August, 2021
For further information: https://www.adalovelaceinstitute.org/job/european-public-policy-lead/
Positions - South Asia
NATIONAL MARITIME FOUNDATION - NEW DELHI, INDIA
Research Scholar - Public International Maritime Law
NMF is looking for full-time research-scholars in the field of ‘Public International Maritime Law’. The individual(s) will undertake long-term research-studies and analyses of policy-relevant facets of Public International Maritime Law that present the Indian polity with opportunities and challenges that would promote and protect India’s maritime interests. The specific focus will be required to be paid to the historical and contemporary legal-jurisprudence underpinning contemporary national and international legislation concerning maritime issues, such as the UN Charter, the 1982 UNCLOS, the IMO Convention and its associated conventions, the SUA Convention (and its attendant protocols), International Humanitarian Law, the Law of Naval Warfare, the Law of Neutrality at Sea, and the ongoing contribution of the provisions of the ‘San Remo Manual’ pertaining to the maritime domain; as also legal aspects of surface-, subsurface-, and space-based maritime domain awareness.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://maritimeindia.org/vacancies/public-international-maritime-law/
SWANITI INITIATIVE - NEW DELHI, INDIA
Associate - Communication and Partnerships
We are looking for an experienced professional who is keen on taking up a role focused on enhancing the visibility of the organisation and facilitating partnerships with institutions of eminence across the world. The Associate plays a critical role by being responsible for interacting with team members of various projects, understanding the value of the impact created and carving out stories from the same. The role requires the individual to understand the paradigm of public policy, objectives of the organisation and the appropriate institutions with whom mutually empowering partnerships may be built. The associate will ensure the websites, social media channels, physical visibility and communication with institutions is of high quality and consistent ensuring growth of the organisation.
No deadline given.
For further information: http://www.swaniti.com/jobopenings/
Positions - Asia-Pacific
UNITED NATIONS UNIVERSITY - KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA
Research Fellow — Gender and Health
The Research Fellow will lead a programme of research under the Hub on reviewing, generating, and translating evidence on effective approaches to promote gender equity in health policies and programmes. The Research Fellow will contribute effectively to the Gender and Health Hub of the Institute, and the publication of policy-relevant research outputs, provide technical and managerial leadership for the successful implementation of research and policy engagement activities.
Deadline: Monday, 2nd August 2021
For further information: https://unu.edu/about/hr/academic/research-fellow-3.html#overview
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY - CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA
Postdoctoral/Research Fellow, Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs
The Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs (Bell School) is a world-leading centre for research, education and policy analysis on international and Asia Pacific politics, security, diplomacy and strategic affairs. Bell School is offering up to two postdoctoral fellowships (at either Level A or Level B) to ambitious early career researchers with innovative research agendas in the fields of political science. In this role, you will undertake research in your field and also assist and be supported to seek external funding, contribute to outreach activities and supervise graduate coursework and research students. This is a fantastic opportunity for an early career researcher to build their profile and be a part of a world-leading centre for research, education and policy analysis on international and Asia Pacific politics, security, diplomacy and strategic affairs.
Deadline: Thursday, 8th August 2021
For further information: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/en-au/listing/259438/postdoctoral-research-fellow-coral-bell-school-of-asia-pacific-affairs/
Internships
THE STIMSON CENTER - WASHINGTON DC USA (VIRTUAL INTERNSHIP)
Blockchain in Practice Internship
The Blockchain in Practice BiP Program offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in the field non-proliferation, international security and blockchain technology. Efforts are currently focused on studying the impact of distributed ledger technology DLT on organizations and people within four main streams: nuclear safeguards, nuclear security, export controls and the peaceful trade of dual-use chemicals. The virtual internship will focus on DLT efforts that are cross-cutting with other programs at Stimson. Internship responsibilities include research, writing, and editing program publications, coordination of events, representing Stimson at meetings and related events.
Deadline: Monday, 2nd August 2021
For further information: https://www.stimson.org/careers/job/District%20of%20Columbia/Washington/Fall-2021-Blockchain-in-Practice-Internship/1877127/
HENRY JACKSON SOCIETY - LONDON, UK (REMOTE POSITION)
Internship Programme
The Henry Jackson Society offers a variety of internships aimed at politically-minded, enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals. Our internships offer a valuable immersion into the world of international relations and are designed to foster career development. Internship programmes are available within the Society’s research centres, communication and events department and general internships are available for the right candidates to work across a variation of the above. Internship programmes are available mainly within the Society’s research centres, and within our Communications and Events departments. General internships are also available for the right candidates. During the ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic, internships will be conducted remotely.
Deadline: Wednesday, September 1, 2021
For further information: https://henryjacksonsociety.fra1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8d0t5h2IncT5LzD
INSTITUTE OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS - LONDON, UK
IEA Global Internship
The IEA Internship is a temporary and voluntary position, which is based in our Operations Team. As an intern, you will work on both research and operations tasks, and you will have the opportunity of supporting all aspects of the IEA’s work. They’ll do operations support, for instance conducting mailouts for departments, stocktaking, as well as setting up and leading a wide range of events as well as office support, such as manning the reception, processing emails, supporting the recruitment, replying to queries and organising the building’s logistics. The internship lasts three months. However, depending on your performance, you will have the possibility of extending your time at the IEA further.
Deadline: Friday, 6th August 2021
For further information: https://iea.org.uk/internships/
VIDHI CENTRE FOR LEGAL POLICY - NEW DELHI, INDIA
Internships
Vidhi provides internship opportunities to graduate and post-graduate students on a rolling basis throughout the year. Students enrolled in recognised law programmes or allied courses in humanities and public policy are welcome to apply. Interns at Vidhi will have the opportunity to conduct research on cutting-edge issues of law and policy, assist with drafting reports and interact with legal academics and practising lawyers.
Deadline: Friday, 6th August 2021
For further information: https://vidhilegalpolicy.in/careers/internships/
COUNCIL ON ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND WATER - NEW DELHI, INDIA
Research Intern - Programme Lead – Sustainable Food Systems
CEEW seeks to hire an intern who will assist in conducting research for CEEW’s programme on building an ecosystem for clean energy powered livelihoods in rural India. CEEW offers an intellectually challenging and conducive work environment, with a focus on research rigour, innovative thinking, and strategic outreach. They’ll identify and engage with relevant stakeholders to understand their perceptions about clean energy for livelihoods and gender inclusive business models. They’ll also assist in creating questionnaires and conducting interviews with the relevant stakeholders, identify and analyse the insights to create an actionable knowledge document.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://www.ceew.in/careers/research-intern-1
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