Policy Opportunities (August 14, 2020)
Your weekly update on the latest openings, internships, fellowships and other opportunities in think tanks around the world.
Welcome to the second Policy Opportunities update. We have perused through many think tank communications to put together a list of current positions. 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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Positions
INSTITUTE FOR ENERGY ECONOMICS AND FINANCIAL ANALYSIS - LAKEWOOD, OHIO (OR REMOTE)
Energy Finance Analyst – Philippines Research Project
IEEFA is seeking a finance analyst to work in the energy transition space. It is their goal to develop and deliver high impact research on the transition to clean energy for a Philippine and global audience that extends coverage to other Southeast Asian markets. Applicants should possess strong financial or energy sector fundamentals as well as knowledge of the financial and/or energy policy eco-system in the Philippines.
Deadline: August 18, 2020 5pm EST (UTC -5)
For further details: https://ieefa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Terms-of-Reference-Philippines-Energy-Finance-Analyst.pdf
EUROPEAN POLICY CENTRE - BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
Digital Communications Officer
The European Policy Centre (EPC) is looking for a Digital Communications Officer with strong IT and design skills, who is visually-minded, enjoys working on technical tasks and is confident in using a variety of social media platforms. This position is suitable for a freelancer.
Deadline: August 31, 2020
For further details: https://www.epc.eu/en/Publications/vacancies~3611cc
GERMAN MARSHALL FUND OF THE UNITED STATES - BERLIN, GERMANY
Program Assistant, Asia Program
The Berlin-based program assistant will support GMF’s Asia Program on a variety of convening and research activities that foster transatlantic cooperation related to Asia. They will assist with the day-to-day program operations including: drafting grant proposals and reports, tracking budgets and expenses, maintaining the contact database, updating various program materials and providing research/editorial support.
No application deadline given.
For further details: https://www.gmfus.org/careers
CENTER FOR STRATEGIC AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES - WASHINGTON DC, USA
Director - Broadcasting and Streaming
CSIS must think strategically about the best approaches for outreach and the role of virtual events in audience engagement. The Center seeks a talented and experienced Director of Broadcasting and Streaming with the technical skill and creativity to lead in this new online environment.
No application deadline given.
For further details: https://careers.csis.org/opportunities/805
ASIAN CONFLUENCE - SHILONG, INDIA
Research Analyst
Asian Confluence is seeking an efficient, detail-oriented research analyst to join their growing organization. The successful applicant will interpret, manage, and analyze research data in order to translate results into better solutions. They will work to facilitate greater returns through surveys, research calls, meetings as well as analyzing habits and data sets of competitors. Salary negotiable.
No application deadline given.
For further details: https://www.asianconfluence.org/internship-details/Nw==
ASIAN CONFLUENCE - SHILONG, INDIA
Program Coordinator
Asian Confluence is looking for a competent Program Coordinator to undertake a variety of administrative and program management tasks. The position involves planning and organizing programs and activities as well as carrying out important operational duties. Salary negotiable.
No application deadline given.
For further details: https://www.asianconfluence.org/internship-details/Mg==
Internships and Fellowships
GLOBAL TAIWAN INSTITUTE - WASHINGTON DC, USA
GTI Scholarship Program
The Global Taiwan Institute (GTI) is dedicated to enhancing the relationship between Taiwan and the international community, especially the United States. To this end, the Taiwan Scholarship will fund American researchers to conduct short-term field research in Taiwan. Through this scholarship, GTI hopes to encourage scholars and policy practitioners to pursue research about Taiwan that are informed by their observations and experiences within the island-democracy.
Deadline: Monday, 17 August 2020
For further details: http://globaltaiwan.org/opportunities/
ASIA PACIFIC FOUNDATION OF CANADA - VANCOUVER, CANADA
Junior Research Scholar (two positions available)
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) is committed to fostering the next generation of Asia Pacific researchers and practitioners. To this end, it is offering two six-month Junior Research Scholarships (JRS) for applicants interested in learning more about Canada-Asia Pacific relations.
Deadline: Sunday, 16 August, 2020
For further details: https://www.asiapacific.ca/about-us/employment-opportunities
INDIAN COUNCIL OF WORLD AFFAIRS - NEW DELHI, INDIA
Multiple Internships for Indian citizens
The internship programme in the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) is intended to provide an opportunity for interns to familiarise themselves with the foreign policy issues and initiatives of the Government and on India’s international relations. Remuneration available.
No application deadline given.
For further details: https://www.icwa.in/showfile.php?lang=1&level=0&ls_id=2894&lid=2244
CENTER FOR STRATEGIC AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES - WASHINGTON DC, USA
Internships (16 positions available)
CSIS is advertising 16 different internships working in departments such as the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative and Risk and Foresight Group. At CSIS, interns participate in a variety of activities that support individual programs/departments, including research, writing and project development. In addition, interns will participate in programs offered by the Abshire-Inamori Leadership Academy (AILA), the in-house leadership development program at CSIS.
No application deadline given.
For further details: https://careers.csis.org/opportunities?category=internships
NATIONAL MARITME FOUNDATION - NEW DELHI, INDIA
Associate Fellow
The successful applicant will undertake serious long-term research-studies and analyses of marine technologies that can be used by India to leverage opportunities, address challenges and strengthen strategic relations impacted by the present, evolving and future geopolitical and geoeconomic environment in the Indo-Pacific. Compensation by professional fee.
No application deadline given.
For further details: https://maritimeindia.org/vacancies/associate-fellow-marine-technology/
THE GERMAN INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL AND AREA STUDIES - BERLIN, GERMANY
Doctoral Researcher (two positions available)
The Cluster of Excellence “Contestations of the Liberal Script” (SCRIPTS) analyzes the contemporary controversies about the liberal order from a historical, global and comparative perspective. The ideal applicant would have an MA in political science, international relations or economics.
No application deadline given.
For further details: https://www.giga-hamburg.de/en/vacancies
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