Policy Opportunities (August 21, 2020)
Your weekly update on the latest openings, internships, fellowships and other opportunities in think tanks around the world.
Welcome to the another Policy Opportunities update. We have browsed through many think tank resources to compile this week’s 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
EUROPEAN POLICY CENTRE - BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
Policy Analyst – EU employment and social policies
The EPC is looking for a Policy Analyst (PA) to join its Social Europe & Well-Being Programme, to work especially on topics related to the EU employment and social policies, starting preferably in September-October 2020. The successful candidate should have a solid academic background, a good understanding of EU institutions, experience in organising policy debates, as well as knowledge on and a good understanding of past and current developments in EU social policies.
Deadline: Monday, August 31, 2020
For further details: https://www.epc.eu/en/Publications/vacancies~3611cc
EUROPEAN POLICY CENTRE - BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
Policy Analyst – EU trade policy & single market
The EPC is looking for a Policy Analyst to join its Europe’s Political Economy Programme, to work especially on topics related to the EU trade policy, Single Market and industrial transformations, starting preferably in September-October 2020. The successful candidate should have a solid academic background, a good understanding of EU institutions, experience in organising policy debates, as well as knowledge on and a good understanding of current EU policy developments in one or more of the above-mentioned policy areas.
Deadline: Monday, August 31, 2020
For further details: https://www.epc.eu/en/Publications/vacancies~3611cc
GATEWAY HOUSE - MUMBAI, INDIA
Fellow Geo-economics Studies (two positions available)
Gateway House is a not-for-profit, non-partisan, independent, membership based, foreign policy think-tank established in 2009, to engage India’s leading corporations and individuals in debate and scholarship on India’s foreign policy and its role in global affairs. Gateway House is offering two positions for the role of Fellow, Geo-economics Studies. The successful candidates will work directly with the Head of Research at Gateway.
No application deadline given.
For further details: https://www.gatewayhouse.in/about-us/participate/work-us/
PAULSON INSTITUTE - BEIJING, CHINA
Associate Director, Conservation Programs – National Park
The Paulson Institute is a non-partisan, independent, privately funded think tank dedicated to fostering a US-China relationship that serves to advance US interests and maintain global order in a rapidly evolving world. The institute has offices in Washington DC, Chicago and Beijing.
As a member of the Conservation Programs team and Beijing Office team, the incumbent is expected to develop and implement strategies and projects of National Park Development Program under guidance of the Chief Conservation Officer (CCO), conduct research on issues related to national park development in China, manage project contracts with the external partners, prepare high quality internal and external written materials, organize field visits, support events and meetings, as well as support CCO as requested.
No application deadline given.
For further details: https://www.paulsoninstitute.org/jobs/associate-director-conservation-programs-national-park/
OPEN SOCIETY FOUNDATIONS - BERLIN, GERMANY
(OSF is currently advertising several positions in Brussels, Berlin, London and New York which close soon. Follow the link below for more details on all vacancies.)
Labor Relations Officer, Human Resources
OSF is seeking a Labor Relations Officer to oversee the day-to-day management of the relationship between Open Society and its employee representatives in Berlin. The Labor Relations Officer will use their knowledge of labor law and experience of labor contract administration to sustain and promote positive relationships. The OSF works to build vibrant and inclusive democracies whose governments are accountable and open to the participation of all people. We are active in more than 120 countries, making us the world’s largest private funder of independent groups working for justice, democratic governance, and human rights.
Deadline: Saturday, August 29, 2020
For further details: https://osfglobal.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/OSF
THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION - WASHINGTON DC, USA
Senior Policy Analyst, Center for Technology Policy
The Heritage Foundation’s CTP is looking for an experienced Senior Policy Analyst who will research and advocate policies based on “the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense." The CTP engages all aspects of technology policy, including its intersection with defense, homeland security, economic, legal, and social policy. Considering this, a successful candidate must be technically informed, intellectually curious, professionally agile, self-motivated, collaborative and a proven communicator -- both verbally and in writing.
No application deadline given.
For further details: https://heritage.applytojob.com/apply/ixX2yls7T1/Senior-Policy-Analyst,-Center-for-Technology-Policy
Internships and Fellowships
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR STRATEGIC STUDIES - WASHINGTON DC, USA
Americas External Relations Internship
The International Institute for Strategic Studies is seeking an undergraduate intern to work on a part-time basis to support the activities of its office in Washington DC, for fall 2020. Successful applicants can expect to gain direct exposure to the work and management of a leading international think tank.
No application deadline given.
For further details: https://www.iiss.org/careers/jobs/2020/08/iiss-americas-external-relations-internship
OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION - NEW DELHI, INDIA
Internships
ORF offers internships for scholars and students from diverse backgrounds, proficient in English, to work under various ORF programmes and initiatives. Interns may be assigned administrative, editorial, research, writing or organisational tasks to support the programme or initiative to which they have been assigned.
No application deadline given.
For further details: https://www.orfonline.org/work-with-us/
MIDDLE EAST INSTITUTE - WASHINGTON DC, USA
Internships
MEI offers a diverse range of internships across its research programs and all of its departments. Successful applicants are presented with exciting opportunities to do real work and complete substantive assignments with personal guidance and hands-on training from their supervisors. All internships at the Middle East Institute are unpaid, though the Leadership Development Internship Program is packed with many benefits.
No application deadline given.
For further details: https://www.mei.edu/get-involved/internships
CLINGENDAEL - THE HAGUE, THE NETHERLANDS
Research Fellow, EU Integration
The Netherlands Institute of International Relations 'Clingendael' is a leading think tank and academy on international affairs. Through analyses, training and public debate the Institute aims to inspire and equip governments, businesses, and civil society in order to contribute to a secure, sustainable and just world. Clingendael is currently looking for a talented, highly motivated Research Fellow to carry out research activities in the field of European integration and politics - EU inter-institutional relations, coalitions in the EU Council, newly emerging policy issues on the EU's agenda etc. The Research Fellow position falls in the EU & Global Affairs Unit, which consists of about 12 research fellows and several Associate Fellows and interns.
Deadline: Monday, August 24, 2020
For further details: https://www.clingendael.org/job/research-fellow-eu-integration
TAIWAN NEXTGEN FOUNDATION - TAIPEI, TAIWAN
Internships
Taiwan NextGen Foundation is a not-for-profit foundation dedicated to policy research and public advocacy in areas of particular importance to sustainable development of Taiwan: 1) Global Outreach and Diplomacy, 2) Social Cohesion and Inclusion, 3) Administrative Innovation in Subnational Government, 4) Sustainable Agricultural and Industrial Development, and 5) Innovativeness and Job Creation.Our interns work closely with think tank’s senior staff and research fellows. This unique dynamic allows them to receive regular feedback on their performance, and also voice their insights about their experience at the think tank.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
For further details: https://www.taiwannextgenfoundation.org/internship-program
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