Policy Opportunities (Dec 18, 2020)
Welcome to this week’s Policy Opportunities update. Despite there being a slight dip in the number of openings as we reach the holiday season, many tanks are still hiring researchers for a range of policy areas, from economics to ecology to China studies. There are a couple of director-level positions as well as remote internships. As per usual, several tanks are advertising more than one vacancy, so make sure to search the site thoroughly and apply to all positions of interest. 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 - North America
ATLANTIC COUNCIL - WASHINGTON DC, USA
Deputy Director, Strategy and Outreach, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center
Atlantic Council seeks a talented, entrepreneurial thinker and manager to help shape the work of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center. The deputy director of strategy and outreach in AALAC will work with the Director to design and implement the Center’s strategy as well as lead its outreach strategy, which includes the center’s publications process and communications strategy. S/he must be a strong leader, innovative, nimble, and effective in developing partnerships with business, funders, and media. S/he will coordinate the work of a team of analysts and program managers, helping implement projects, mentor staff, and inspire initiatives.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/job-opportunity/deputy-director-strategy-and-outreach-adrienne-arsht-latin-america-center/
THE CENTER FOR ADVANCED CHINA RESEARCH - WASHINGTON DC, USA
Open Source Analyst
Are you looking to contribute your China expertise to improve US understanding of PRC foreign policy? Analysts will provide crucial research and analytical contributions for CACR’s regular reports and briefings on China’s politics and foreign policy. They should feel comfortable working in a small-team “startup” setting and in public speaking roles. Duties include conducting Chinese-language research using openly available sources on Chinese politics and foreign affairs; producing and delivering presentations; contributing to further business development of CACR; and performing a variety of other reasonable duties.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://www.ccpwatch.org/jobs
HERITAGE FOUNDATION - WASHINGTON DC, USA
The Heritage Foundation is currently advertising several positions including:
Senior Policy Analyst, Center for Technology Policy
The 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 deadline given.
For further information: https://heritage.applytojob.com/apply/ixX2yls7T1/Senior-Policy-Analyst,-Center-for-Technology-Policy
Positions - Europe
ADELPHI - MUNICH, GERMANY
ADELPHI is currently advertising several positions including:
Communications Assistant (part time)
Adelphi is a leading international public policy consultancy on climate, environment and development. Our Munich office is seeking to expand its communications team with a Communications Assistant to start working 15 January 2021 preferably. The successful applicant will play a key role in the projects online communication activities. The assistant will research, draft and test content for our social media, blog and newsletter; manage, design and edit content for the project websites; support outreach activities in support of green and social enterprises; follow and research key topics that are important for green entrepreneurship so we can use this insight in our media relations, policy and other activities; and help support the contact management.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://careers.adelphi.de/jobposting/ee5fc6b03c969e0a25ac53c07b8128c3fd768fc1
ASIA HOUSE - LONDON, UK
Programme Manager
Asia House, a leading think tank with a focus on Asia and the Middle East, is looking for a Programme Manager to lead the development and execution of the thought leadership programme. This programme reflects the dynamic nature of trade and policy relations between the UK, Europe and Asia, and the political and economic developments that matter to our clients. Existing streams of programming include global trade and investment, government policy, technology, and sustainability, covered in public and private conferences, briefings and dialogue sessions. The Programme Manager will bring together those at the heart of decision making across government, politics, and business to give unique insights and intelligence.
Deadline: Monday, December 21, 2020
For further information: https://asiahouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Programme-Manager-Asia-House-.pdf
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR STRATEGIC STUDIES - LONDON, UK
Project Manager for Military Balance+
Military Balance+, the online database from the IISS Defence and Military Analysis Programme, provides indispensable information on military forces for governments, private sector groups and expert communities. The Institute is seeking to appoint a Project Manager for the Military Balance+ to ensure that development initiatives are introduced on schedule, and to ensure that the system operates at the highest possible level of functionality. Duties include organising meetings to identify, scope and define new requirements and development opportunities with internal stakeholders; and providing guidance on feasibility and cost-effectiveness of proposed solutions.
Deadline: Wednesday, December 23, 2020
For further information: https://www.iiss.org/careers/jobs/2020/11/mb-plus-project-manager
CENTRE FOR THE STUDY OF DEMOCRACY - SOFIA, BULGARIA
CSD is currently advertising several positions including:
Senior Analyst: Economics
CSD is hiring a motivated and experienced analyst to support its ongoing projects in the areas of: foreign economic footprint and good governance risks, energy security and energy transition, anti-corruption, state capture, or innovation and competitiveness. Interest in data science and risk assessment tools based on big data in the fields of public procurement, companies’ data and online media content, would be to your advantage. You will engage in research, as well as project development and implementation; draft analytical texts and present results to policy audiences and the media; and interact with a broad range of partners nationally and internationally.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://csd.bg/careers/
Positions - South Asia
VIDHI CENTRE FOR LEGAL POLICY - NEW DELHI, INDIA
Research Fellow (Ecology and Wildlife Policy)
The Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy is an independent think tank doing legal research to assist governments in making better laws. Vidhi is planning to start a new centre focusing on the interface of ecology, law and policy. The fellow will primarily work on independent research projects related to legal and policy-related issues concerning the conservation of critical ecosystems and wildlife habitats. This will involve analysis and review of the key regulations related to forest and wildlife and their implementation, through an ecosystem angle. The fellow will be expected to identify gaps in the present regulatory framework as well as propose implementable legal and policy solutions to complicated ecological problems.
Deadline: Sunday, December 20, 2020
For further information: https://vidhilegalpolicy.in/careers/research-fellow-ecology-and-wildlife-policy/
OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION - NEW DELHI, INDIA
Programme Manager, Geoeconomic Studies
ORF seeks to lead and aid policy thinking towards building a strong and prosperous India in a fair and equitable world. The successful candidate for the role of Programme Manager will lead research on geoeconomics issues including conducting field work, reporting, data aggregation, and convening; write research papers, reports, commentaries; support podcasts and vlogs; lead organisation-wide research on geoeconomics issues including planning, budgeting, coordinating; manage research team, including performance reviews; lead forums and roundtables meetings locally, nationally and internationally; represent the institution at conferences, roundtables, and webinars and in the media.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://www.orfonline.org/work-with-us/
CENTRE FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH - KOCHI, INDIA
Senior Associate, Communication and Public Relations
Through rigorous research, the Centre for Public Policy Research aims to deliver actionable ideas that can transform society. CPPR is looking for an associate who has a flair for communicating with audiences in either think tanks, journalism, media, public relations, academia, consulting or government. The primary role is content creation for digital properties, connecting with stakeholders, collaborating with partners and reputation management of CPPR. Responsibilities include distilling research and policy recommendations into compelling messages; showing leadership in review and implementation of the Communications & PR strategy; and developing, implementing & managing the website, app and social media platforms.
Deadline: Monday, December 28, 2020
For further information: https://www.cppr.in/careers
Positions - Asia Pacific
S. RAJARATNAM SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES - SINGAPORE
Research Analyst
RSIS is a leading policy-oriented think tank in the Asia-Pacific region. Currently it is seeking suitable candidates for the position of Research Analyst. The successful candidate will provide research assistance to the Principal Investigator in a research project, Inner Circle: A Study of China's Relations with its Closest Strategic Allies. The applicant will undertake research and publish in international journals and the media, and may perform administrative support related to the project.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/job/NTU-Main-Campus-Singapore/Research-Analyst--RSIS-_R00004541
Internships and Fellowships
PACIFIC FORUM - HONOLULU, USA (REMOTE POSITION)
Spring Internship
Pacific Forum offers full- and part-time non-paid internships for students and recent graduates who are interested in gaining practical experience at an international think tank. Applicants can apply for either the Research Internship or Program Internship. We are seeking interns for Spring 2021 semester (January-June 2021) and beyond. Currently all internships are conducted in a remote capacity. The Pacific Forum research intern will gain practical, industry-related experience by gathering and analyzing information from a variety of sources including news and media outlets, policy documents, and academic research; summarizing and organizing information; and editing and formatting reports and publications.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://pacforum.org/program/internships
CENTER FOR CLIMATE AND ENERGY SOLUTIONS - WASHINGTON DC, USA (REMOTE POSITION)
Communications Internship
C2ES is seeking a Communications Intern to work on a remote basis with the Communications Team, reporting directly to the Communications Manager and working collaboratively with other colleagues across the organization. Major responsibilities will support the overall communications program at C2ES, which may include C2ES digital outreach, including: social media, email, and web content; biweekly webinar development, and events; creating graphics, visualizations, and branded documents; monitoring C2ES.org web content to recommend updates that reflect the latest climate news and policies; and conducting communications research on media, publications, and conferences.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://c2es.hirecentric.com/jobs/187322.html
THE KIEL INSTITUTE FOR THE WORLD ECONOMY - KIEL, GERMANY
KIEL is currently advertising several positions including:
Intern for the Global Commodity Markets program
The Department International Finance and Macroeconomics at the Kiel Institute for the World Economy is looking for an intern for the project 150 Years of Sovereign Risk: Lessons from Global Commodity Markets to take up the position at the earliest possible date. The intern will actively participate in an ambitious empirical research project which contributes to an understudied aspect of commodity price fluctuations, commodity dependency and its relationship with sovereign default risk. Cleaning and processing data using Stata will constitute a big part of the project.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://www.ifw-kiel.de/institute/working-at-the-kiel-institute/job-vacancies/intern-fmdiv-global-commodity-markets/
CENTRE FOR AIR POWER STUDIES - NEW DELHI, INDIA
Research Fellowship - four positions available
The Centre for Air Power Studies focuses on aerospace issues in the evolving strategic and international security environment. CAPS invites applications from Indian citizens for two years research fellowship, at four levels: Senior Fellow; Research Fellow; Associate Fellow; and Research Associate. The research focus areas include National Security, Strategic studies, Foreign Policies, India and the neighbourhood, Aerospace, Nuclear, Space and Cyber Issues and Energy.
No deadline given.
For further information: http://capsindia.org/vacancy
That’s all for now! Don’t forget to check in next week for more updates.
Stay well and stay safe,
- Liam
Founder of Policy People