Policy Opportunities (April 9, 2021)
Media relations, assistant editors, climate policy analysts, program coordinators, lobbying jobs in London and new remote internships are just some of the opportunities at think tanks this week.
Welcome to this week’s Policy Opportunities update. There are several strong openings in North America this week, including a media relations associate at AEI and a program coordinator at Wilson Center’s Canada institute. There is also a one-of-a-kind opening for a Westminster lobbyist at the Henry Jackson Society in London. There is also a number of quality internships across several continents, including a South and Central Asia program intern at Hudson. Even if you already have a position, 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 a rare opening for a director at a climate policy tank in Beijing. We also shared:
A Delhi-based research role focusing on South Asian regionalism.
A US Foreign Policy associate position at a top global affairs tank.
An advisory role for the circular economy at a leading economics tank in Europe.
Plus 17 other positions that are not listed below.
Positions - North America
AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE - WASHINGTON DC, USA
Media Relations Assistant/Associate, Domestic Policy
The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) is seeking a media relations associate to promote AEI scholars and their work in the fields of domestic policy (education, poverty, agriculture, housing, technology, and energy and environment policy). The media relations associate reports to the director of media relations. Duties include promoting AEI’s domestic scholars and their work to selected media, integrating the work of AEI domestic scholars into the national conversation, building relationships with the scholars in your areas and with select media. The associate will also serve as the primary point of contact for education, poverty, agriculture, housing, technology, and energy and environment policy media requests.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://careers-aei.icims.com/jobs/1562/job
THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION - WASHINGTON DC, USA
Assistant Editor, The Daily Signal (Part-time)
Heritage is looking for an assistant copy editor to edit and proofread content for The Daily Signal, the multimedia news organization of the tank. This position will play a key role in ensuring Daily Signal content across platforms is compelling, well-written, follows Associated Press style, and adheres to our principles and standards guide. Job Duties shall include proofreading content for The Daily Signal, including articles, videos and podcast scripts, ensuring articles follow Associated Press style, as well as fact checking, rewriting, and reshaping article structure and lede if necessary. They will also ensure SEO and social media standards are met, and final copy adheres to those standards.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://heritage.applytojob.com/apply/onatWl8aTR/Assistant-Editor,-The-Daily-Signal-(Part-time)
WILSON CENTER - WASHINGTON DC, USA
Program Research Coordinator (Canada Institute)
The Wilson Center is seeking a Program Coordinator to serve as the principal administrative support, in project management, research and outreach support for the Program Director. The Canada Institute at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars is committed to building and strengthening the Canada-U.S. relationship by advancing dialogue and the free flow of ideas on key bilateral issues to help policymakers make more informed policy decisions when addressing shared economic, environmental, and security challenges. Major duties and responsibilities include providing status reports and progress briefings on program activity to the Director and the Canada Institute Advisory Board, initiative partners and funders; designing the format for programming and publications and acting as primary project liaison to other Wilson programs or departments.
Deadline: Sunday, April 4, 2021
For further information: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/596673500
RAND CORPORATION - WASHINGTON DC OR SANTA MONICA OR PITTSBURGH, USA
China Analyst
RAND seeks a China Analyst to advise a variety of national security clients, including a wide array of DoD organizations, U.S. allies and partners, and foundations, on policy-level decisions relating to security, intelligence and military policy. Applicants should have knowledge and demonstrable ability to analyze China-related security and defense policies, strategy, doctrine, and operations. All research positions at RAND require excellent analytic skills; the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; the ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team; and a strong commitment to RAND's core values of quality and objectivity.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://rand.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Career_Site/job/Washington-DC-DC-Metro-Area/China-Analyst_R552
Positions - Europe
NEWCLIMATE INSTITUTE - COLOGNE OR BERLIN, GERMANY
Climate Policy Analyst
NewClimate Institute seeks a Climate Policy Analyst in Cologne or Berlin to strengthen the team across the different areas of work. Possible activities include policy analysis and advisory services, tracking progress towards decarbonisation at the global and regional level in different climate-relevant sectors, working together with partners in developing countries to advance the implementation of the Paris Agreement in the context of broader development goals, as well as working with institutions in the private and financial sectors to support a transition to a decarbonised economy. The position includes, amongst other tasks, quantitative and qualitative analysis, the contribution to research reports, the organisation of and participation in international workshops and conferences, and desk analysis on climate change mitigation related topics.
Deadline: Friday, April 16, 2021
For further information: https://newclimate.org/about-newclimate/careers/climate-policy-analyst-r-2103/
HENRY JACKSON SOCIETY - LONDON, UK
Policy Relations Manager
HJS seeks a Policy Relations Manager. The role is simple: promote the ideas and research of The Henry Jackson Society to decision makers within Westminster and Whitehall. To achieve this, you will build close personal relationships with the country’s political elites — helping align our work with their interests. You will be given the freedom to conduct it in the way that works best with your talents, networks, and skillsets. In return, we will expect you to thrive on being held to account against quantitative metrics and to have an irrepressible energy for trying new ideas and building new connections. The duties of the role are proactive and will require you to build support for HJS’s policy education agenda, working closely with a cross-party group of politicians and their staff, ministers, civil servants and the political parties.
Deadline: Thursday, April 15, 2021
For further information: https://henryjacksonsociety.org/jobs/policy-relations-manager/
EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY STUDIES - PARIS, FRANCE
Senior Analyst: Transnational Security
EUISS) is the EU Agency that analyses foreign, security and defence policy issues. The EUISS seeks to hire an experienced expert who will report to the Director and join a highly qualified and motivated team engaged in providing relevant expertise to both EU/national officials – through publications, seminars and other activities. The expert will work on transnational security issues of relevance to the European Union. Possible focus areas subsumed under the concept of transnational security include among others, counter-terrorism, border management, trafficking, organised crime, the protection of critical infrastructure, cyber security, election meddling, covert military action and disinformation. They will producing forward-looking analyses, organise timely and relevant discussions, liaise with government officials, think tanks, universities and regional organisations, and coordinate on projects and publications as required.
Deadline: Friday, April 16, 2021
For further information: https://www.iss.europa.eu/content/senior-analyst-transnational-security
Positions - South Asia
OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION - MUMBAI, INDIA
New Media Manager
ORF is looking for a New Media Manager to focus on increasing ORF Mumbai’s social media footprint and introduce new avenues of digital communication via new media platforms. They will create comprehensive social media plans and campaigns for ORF’s Mumbai center that align with overall organizational strategy and brand messaging. The manager will also oversee social media accounts ensuring up-to-date content and community management for research and events. They will actively engage with social media audiences in the region to drive conversations, route questions and comments appropriately, and handle any potential crisis with the aim of improving brand perception and sentiment.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://www.orfonline.org/work-with-us/
Positions - Asia-Pacific
CIVIC EXCHANGE - HONG KONG
Research Analyst, Green Building Project
Civic Exchange seeks a researcher to support the Green Building Project Study. They will conduct desktop research on both local (Hong Kong and the Guangdong-HK-Macau Greater Bay Area) and international building policies and incentives in relation to carbon emission, focusing on building codes, legislations, tax, energy audit, disclosure, etc. Also, they will develop interviews and survey guides, and performing data collection and analysis for policy gaps. Also, they will engage stakeholders to identify their incentives and barriers for greening buildings in Hong Kong and GBA.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://civic-exchange.org/job-internship/research_analyst/
Internships
HUDSON INSTITUTE - WASHINGTON DC, USA
South & Central Asia Research Internship
Hudson seeks interns to support our scholars' work with the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology. The interns will do in-depth research to support a specific scholar and will be exposed to critical issues in the fields. Onsite interns also attend weekly educational events featuring experts from Hudson Institute and across DC. Responsibilities include gathering and analyzing data for inclusion in reports and articles; keeping the scholar and team up to date on current events; assisting the scholar with research projects and presentations; editing and conducting research for articles, op-eds, reports, and briefing papers and assisting with administrative tasks and event support.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://hudson.applicantpro.com/jobs/1607373.html
CENTRE FOR STRATEGIC AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES - WASHINGTON DC, USA (REMOTE POSITION)
Center for Defense Concepts and Technology Research Internship
Hudson Institute seeks interns to support our scholars' work with the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology. If selected, you will conduct in-depth research to support a specific scholar. In addition to being exposed to critical issues in the fields, interns will spend significant time discussing these issues with their scholar. Onsite interns also attend weekly educational events featuring experts from Hudson Institute and across Washington, DC. Interns will gather and analyze data for inclusion in reports and articles; keep the scholar and team up to date on current events; assist the scholar with research projects and presentations; edit and conduct research for articles, op-eds, reports, and briefing papers as well as assist with administrative tasks and event support.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://careers.csis.org/opportunities/919
THE ASPEN INSTITUTE - SAN FRANCISCO, USA
Tech Policy Hub - Summer 2021 Intern
The Aspen Tech Policy Hub, a program of Aspen Digital, is a West Coast policy incubator, training a new generation of tech policy entrepreneurs. We take tech experts, teach them the policy process through fellowship and training programs, and encourage them to develop outside-the-box solutions to society’s problems. We model ourselves after tech incubators like Y Combinator, but train new policy thinkers and focus the impact of their ideas. The Hub seeks a paid, full-time summer intern to support cutting-edge policies, programs, research, and communications to support technologists and tech executives as they learn to engage in the policy process. The role is also a good fit for candidates seeking experience in the wide range of skills and capabilities needed to manage and operate a quickly growing organization, as the summer intern will work closely with Hub leadership.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://www.aspeninstitute.org/careers/career-opportunities/
OAKTREE - MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
Campaigns Officer - Cadetship
Oaktree is a youth run not-for-profit which aims to create a more just world. They seek a Campaigns Officer to execute the daily essentials campaigns need to be successful. You and your tight-knit team will have the opportunity to be on the front lines of all things campaigning: gaining intelligence on opportunities and threats, building key strategic relationships with all kinds of people and advising the organisation on how it can rebuild its social voice. Tasks include assisting with Oaktree’s financial reporting obligations, researching the state of social impact movements in Australia and brainstorming ways for Oaktree to stand out, keeping a close eye on media and political trends, then developing strategies we can use to capitalise on them, as well as speaking with potential campaign partners, business leaders, politicians, the media and the general public.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/oaktree/pages/610/attachments/original/1616645927/Campaigns_Officer_%28March_2021%29.pdf?1616645927
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