Policy Opportunities (April 30, 2021)
National security roles, macroeconomic modelling openings, many positions in Eastern Europe as well as quality internships with remote options are among the new opportunities this week.
Welcome to this week’s Policy Opportunities update. There are a number of quality openings in North America, from international trade analyst roles to national security researchers. We also have several interesting positions in cities located in the eastern half of Europe, namely in Prague and Istanbul, as well as an internship opening in Sofia. There are a number of quality internships in India and North America too, with some having remote options. It is always good to keep up to speed with what is on offer in the policy space!
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In this week’s Policy Pro update, we shared an opening for a new intern opening for US-India relations at a top tank in DC. We also shared:
A development assistant role at one of Canada’s top domestic policy tanks.
Two Oceania policy roles based in Hawaii.
A grants manager role at a Berlin-based tank focused on German strategic interests.
Plus 18 other positions that are not listed below.
Positions - North America
STOCKHOLM ENVIRONMENTAL INSTITUTE - SEATTLE, USA
Communications Officer
SEI’s US Center seeks a motivated, collaborative writer and communicator to help us tell our stories and raise our profile. This is an exciting opportunity to join us and help shape how we communicate. Key duties and responsibilities include writing and editing web stories, Q&As, perspectives and other materials that highlight SEI research, including on climate, energy and water analysis and policy. The Officer will also collaborate with SEI researchers to identify opportunities to communicate and promote their work, including through publications, web stories, and multimedia.
Deadline: Friday, May 3, 2021
For further information: https://www.sei.org/people/jobs/communications-officer-2/
THIRD WAY - WASHINGTON DC, USA
Vice President for the National Security Program
Third Way has an opening for a high-profile, high-impact, senior-level policy position that supervises and coordinates all activities of the department and manages the work of three policy staff and outside consultants. The goal of the National Security program is to develop policy solutions to 21st-century threats and challenges. The program has four principal areas of focus: 1) US-China policy, 2) US cybersecurity with an emphasis on better identifying and holding accountable malicious cyber actors, 3) world hotspots and front-burner issues, such as the Iran nuclear deal, and 4) the politics of national security and public opinion. The China focus is a new area of emphasis for the organization. The VP represents the organization with Members of Congress, administration officials, Hill staff, the business community, advocacy organizations, academics, Third Way’s Board of Trustees, and in the media.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://www.thirdway.org/careers/vice-president-of-national-security
ATLANTIC COUNCIL - WASHINGTON DC, USA
Project Assistant
The Atlantic Council seeks a talented, dynamic, and entrepreneurial individual for a fast-paced position as a Project Assistant in its Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center. The selected candidate will be deeply involved in the day-to-day operations of and provide logistical support to the Center’s COVID-19 programming, support in the day-to-day administrative needs of the Center, and help coordinate media outreach and communications needs with the broader organization and external partners. The selected candidate will work closely with the director, the deputy director for programs, and other members of the team, as well as colleagues across the Atlantic Council. You assistant will aid the Center in its day-to-day communications and outreach needs to media; work with external consultants as needed and across the Council to coordinate press releases, tip sheets, press calls, and expert pitching.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/job-opportunity/project-assistant-adrienne-arsht-latin-america-center/
PETERSON INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS - WASHINGTON DC, USA
Research Analyst - International Trade Policy
The Peterson Institute for International Economics, a leading think tank located at DuPont Circle in Washington, DC, seeks a full-time research analyst to work with Dr. Chad P. Bown on projects on international trade policy and trade agreements. Responsibilities include collecting and analyzing economic data, producing charts and graphs for publication and presentations, doing econometric analysis, reviewing policy texts, writing literature reviews, and summarizing results. Applicants should have a solid understanding of international economics and policy, strong knowledge of econometrics, proficiency with Stata and Excel, good writing skills, and attention to detail.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://www.piie.com/about/employment/research-analyst-international-trade-policy
Positions - Europe
INTERNATIONAL SUSTAINABLE FINANCE CENTRE - PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
Just Transition Research Fellow
ISFC is looking to hire a Research Fellow to work on Just Transition financing. For the first months of the position, it will be work from home due to COVID-19 restrictions. As a small, impact-driven organisation whose aim is to build regional expertise and capacity on sustainable finance topics, our people are our greatest asset. The ISFC places great importance on integrity and accountability. The Research Fellow's responsibilities will include helping with the research on Just Transition financing in the EU and in Central European countries in particular; analysing data and financial instruments; evaluating relevant documents and regulations; carrying out assigned research tasks and engaging with a wide variety of stakeholders as part of consultation processes and research interviews.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f7709cd633d6220bbee2709/t/605b7f1a4a5e44322a2937af/1616609051054/Job+advert_ISFC+Just+Transitions+Fellow.pdf
EUROPEAN CLIMATE FOUNDATION - ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Digital Associate – Turkey
ECF is looking for a digital media associate, who is deeply knowledgeable of best practices in digital communications and is a creative innovator who enjoys designing and executing new approaches. The successful candidate will use social and digital media to build and sustain engagement with key audiences in Turkey on climate and energy issues. The role also involves providing technical advice to a wide array of partners on climate and energy issues in Turkey, including civil society organizations and grassroots or community groups. The ideal candidate enjoys strategic planning, designing and execution of highly engaging social and digital media campaigns.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://cezanneondemand.intervieweb.it/europeanclimate/jobs/digital_associate__turkey_13580/en/
Positions - South Asia
VIDHI CENTRE FOR LEGAL POLICY - DELHI, INDIA
Research Fellow
The Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy is an independent think tank doing legal research and assisting the government in making better laws. Vidhi is interested in hiring a Research Fellow for its Health team, who will work out of Vidhi’s New Delhi office. The Fellow will be expected to undertake high quality legal, quantitative and qualitative research; prepare quality reports, research notes and presentations; participate in meetings with concerned stakeholders, for presenting Vidhi’s research work and ideate and execute new projects including communication outputs.
Deadline: Saturday, May 15, 2021.
For further information: https://vclp.kekahire.com/jobdetails/6381
Positions - Asia-Pacific
ENERGY STUDIES INSTITUTE - SINGAPORE
Research Fellow in Energy Studies Institute (Energy Economics)
The Energy Economics Division is looking to recruit up to 3 economists at the rank of Research Associate or Research Fellow. Staff recruited to these positions will operate under the responsibility of the Division Head and work closely with all members of the Energy Economics Division. They will develop background research for project proposals, primarily for submission to local government agencies, under the guidance of and in collaboration with existing Research Fellows and Senior Research Fellows. This may require attending various planning meetings with representatives from government agencies, local industry, or other organizations. They will also contribute to development of project presentations and reports, and provide underlying research to support academic activities. Where suitable, this will result in co-authorship on articles submitted to academic journals.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/NUS/job/Kent-Ridge-Research-Fellow-in-Energy-Studies-Institute-%28Energy-Economics%29-Kent/3915944/?locale=en_GB
Internships
THE ASPEN INSTITUTE - WASHINGTON DC, USA
Communications Intern, Latinos and Society (part time)
The Latinos and Society Program was founded in 2015 to foster learning about American Latinos and to elevate their role in solving the country's most critical problems. Duties include creating and updating, compelling social media content, monitoring Latinos and Society website, and tracking social media; assisting in constituent database management, including a transfer from an existing database to a new one, update individual constituent profiles, and prepare large Excel sheets for export into the database as well as completing projects relating to program outreach and partnerships, including collecting contact information and drafting correspondences.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://www.aspeninstitute.org/careers/career-opportunities/
CENTRE FOR THE STUDY OF DEMOCRACY - SOFIA, BULGARIA (REMOTE POSITION)
CSD Internship Program
CSD offers internship opportunities for outstanding university students, who are interested in gaining experience in an interdisciplinary public policy think tank. The main thematic areas of research and policy analysis for 2020 and 2021 are: crime and justice, corruption and anti-corruption, human rights and social inclusion, energy security and competitiveness, and Russian economic influence.Upon entering CSD internship program, each intern will be assigned a long-term commitment task, based on their individual competencies/interests and built around CSD’s core policy/research focus.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://csd.bg/careers/career/position/3/
GATEWAY HOUSE - MUMBAI, INDIA
Gateway House Internship Programme
Gateway House is accepting applicants for its internship program. In consultation with the Digital Media & Content Manager, the intern will manage, update, and maintain the content on our website. They will research and identify topics for content building for our digital platforms. This will be done independently and collaboratively with the content team identify new contributors for the Gateway House Website, research on the calendar of global events, and conferences, relevant to India and the world and assist in editorial functions and ensure that articles are appropriately factchecked.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://www.gatewayhouse.in/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Internship_Gateway-House_2017.pdf
THINK INDIA - BANGALORE, INDIA
The Public Policy Internship
“NITI” the Public Policy Internship Program of Think India promotes research by connecting students with the research organisations and Think Tanks based in Delhi, Mumbai & Lucknow. NITI aims at generating policy makers and researchers of tomorrow who will know how to make good policies and analyze the impact of policies on the society. The learning outcome of this programme is that our interns get the best of the canvass for research and guidance of subject experts and scholars. Our past interns have given output through their research on the topics of Policy Issues, Legal Awareness and Contemporary issues prevailing in the Nation.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://www.thinkindiaorg.in/Niti.php
That’s all for now! Don’t forget to check in next week for more opportunities.
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- Liam
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