Policy Opportunities (Feb 05, 2021)
Health policy analyst positions, editorial roles, research associates in South Asia and remote internships across various locations are among the opportunities at think tanks this week.
This week there are some interesting new positions this week, including editorial roles and health policy analyst positions in North America, various openings in Europe, research associates in South Asia and a rare Programme Officer posting in Myanmar. There are also several internships available at tanks in various locations. 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!
Please note: less than half of this week’s opportunities are listed here.
In this week’s Policy Pro update, we shared two junior fellowship roles focused on South Asia policy at leading DC-based tanks. We also shared:
An opening for a research analyst to work alongside analysts on projects for the DOD and the Intelligence Community.
A research assistant role for a new project studying cultures of democracy at a tank in New York City.
A program manager position at an upcoming Indian tank focused on tech regulation.
A research fellow role focused on climate diplomacy at one of Europe’s leading tanks.
Plus 17 other positions (including 7 internship positions) that are not listed here.
THE URBAN INSTITUTE - WASHINGTON DC, USA
Research Analyst in Health Policy (3 positions)
The Urban Institute is looking for three Research Analysts to work on several projects, including health equity in Medicaid and Medicare policy, racial and intersectional health disparities, social determinants of health and culturally effective care for marginalized populations. Analysts will conduct qualitative research while working with a community advisory board. They will summarize findings and present data effectively in multiple formats, provide project management and work on assignments related to the reform of health care financing and delivery.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://urban.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Urban-Careers
COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS - NEW YORK, USA
Assistant Editor, Foreign Affairs
CFR is seeking an assistant editor for the preeminent US publication on international affairs, Foreign Affairs. Tasks include editing articles in close collaboration with authors and other editors, reviewing submissions, generating article ideas and assisting with various tasks throughout the editorial process.
Deadline: Tuesday, February 9, 2021
For further information: https://careers-cfr.icims.com/jobs/1770/assistant-editor%2c-foreign-affairs/job
Positions - Europe
INSTITUTE FOR ENERGY ECONOMICS AND FINANCIAL ANALYSIS - EUROPE (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS)
Gas/LNG Sector Analyst
IEEFA is seeking a Gas/LNG Analyst for a contracted consultant role based in Europe. We are looking for an experienced professional with deep knowledge of the Gas/LNG sector in Europe. Preference will be given to residents (or former residents) of Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, France, Spain, Switzerland, Italy and Greece and the analyst will be travel throughout the continent (when it becomes possible to do so.) The analyst will produce written research and commentary for publication and internal use on energy transition issues across Europe, with a focus on gas. Issues may include financial risks of new infrastructure, the future role of gas fuels and EU regulatory context, asset-level case studies and others.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://ieefa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/IEEFA-Europe-Gas-Analyst-Job-Post-2021-1.pdf
CENTRE FOR LONDON - LONDON, UK
Research Manager
Centre for London is after a Research Manager to lead a team to develop new solutions to London’s critical challenges. You will conduct research and data analysis, prepare, publish and promote reports, deliver and speak at public events, and communicate our work to stakeholders and policymakers. Tasks include working with the senior team to develop the Centre’s research programme, managing projects and developing policy recommendations to push forward debate and realise change, devising and writing exciting and fundable proposals, innovating research approaches and project plans, monitoring and managing project budgets as well as maintaining relationships with funders and stakeholders and evaluating activities.
Deadline: Monday, February 8, 2021
For further information: https://www.centreforlondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Research_Manager.pdf
CLINGENDAEL INSTITUTE - THE HAGUE, THE NETHERLANDS (REMOTE POSITION)
Intern, Clingendael Spectator
The Netherland’s leading international affairs tank is looking for an intern to work on it’s bilingual publication, Clingendael Spectator. Tasks consist of various activities to support the editorial staff of the Clingendael Spectator including critical review of new articles, editing copy, publishing articles and maintaining contact with authors, contributing to determining themes and subjects and participating in editorial meetings. The position will be part time and work hours will be on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and in an ‘online environment’.
Deadline: Monday, February 8, 2021
For further information: https://www.clingendael.org/nl/node/12173
Positions - South Asia
IDFC INSTITUTE - MUMBAI, INDIA
Associate
IDFC is seeking a full time associate. The role requires an aptitude for policy research and problem-solving skills to tackle pressing policy challenges at the national and state level. Typically, you will be working in a team on a project, which can be a government engagement or an independent study that broadly fits within our research pillars. Your key responsibilities will be to deliver research reports, working papers, policy briefs, and manage research projects. Other responsibilities will include providing research inputs to senior management, liaising with government officials, donors and other stakeholders, and helping organise seminars, webinars, or meetings together with other institution building responsibilities.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://www.idfcinstitute.org/careers/associate/
PARLEY PROJECT - NEW DELHI, INDIA
Parley Project is advertising four positions, including:
Research Associate/Coordinator
The Parley Project is looking for young professionals to join a growing initiative working on climate collaboratives, geopolitical issues, and events on interesting agendas through our research-based curations. Candidates will have a comprehensive knowledge of current affairs and the capacity to correlate it to conduct research in coordination with our aims/goals. They will also need to ideate on events for various themes of projects, research and author articles for forums, coordinate with the media team to design theme-specific social media campaigns and work with the outreach team to enhance community connections for events and research.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://www.parleyproject.org/work-with-us
Positions - Asia Pacific
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR DEMOCRACY & ELECTORAL ASSISTANCE - NAYPYIDAW, MYANMAR
Associate Programme Officer – Public Financial Management
IIDEA seeks new staff to implement a special project in Myanmar “Support Hluttaw Work for Excellence in Budget Oversight (SHWEBO)”, which, with support from the EU and UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), aims to strengthen representative and inclusive democracy through support for the effective functioning of parliament in Myanmar, by enhancing their legislative, oversight, representative, budgetary and administrative functions. The Associate will engage with the targeted parliamentary committees through practical training on key economic and public financial management concepts, advisory services, sharing comparative experiences of institutional development and reform, facilitating peer-to-peer learning and networking, support for applying a gender-sensitive lens to budget oversight, facilitating platforms of dialogue, and developing and providing knowledge resources.
Deadline: Friday, February 12, 2021
For further information: https://idea.easycruit.com/vacancy/2634445/185663
Internships
THE ECONOMIC INNOVATION GROUP - WASHINGTON DC, USA (REMOTE POSITION)
Paid Research and Policy Intern
EIG is looking for interns that will engage in all areas of EIG’s operations and work directly with EIG’s Executive Team and staff on a wide variety of projects and topics. Interns will have a unique opportunity to contribute to policy and advocacy efforts impacting US economic growth and new business and job creation. Specific duties include policy research and congressional bill tracking, writing in-depth reports and briefing memos, assisting with events and outreach efforts, managing incoming queries for data, updating entries in EIG databases and monitoring online conversation in key issue areas. In response to COVID-19, EIG staff are temporarily teleworking.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://eig.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/EIG-Winter-2021-Paid-Research-and-Policy-Intern-Job-Description.pdf
THE GERMAN INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL AND AREA STUDIES - HAMBURG, BERLIN, GERMANY (REMOTE OPTION)
Student Assistant (2 positions)
GIGA will hire two Student Assistants to assist with analysis of quantitative datasets on either a) Religion and Development or b) COVID 19 and violent conflicts in Africa. They will offer assistance in project management such as conference preparations, workshop organisation and the preparation of publications. Assistants will be required to be physically present in Hamburg or Berlin, if possible, though working from home will be possible upon mutual agreement and depending on pandemic related circumstances.
Deadline: Monday, February 8, 2021
For further information: https://www.giga-hamburg.de/en/career/job-two-student-assistant-project/
HENRY JACKSON SOCIETY - LONDON, UK (REMOTE POSITION)
Internships
The Henry Jackson Society offers a variety of internships aimed at politically-minded, enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals. Our internships offer a valuable immersion into the world of international relations and are designed to foster career development. Internship programmes are available within the Society’s research centres, communication and events department as well as general internships that work across all areas. Due to the pandemic, internships will be conducted remotely.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://henryjacksonsociety.org/vacancies/
That’s all for now! Don’t forget to check in next week for more updates.
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