Policy Opportunities (March 19, 2021)
Several economics roles, immigration policy researchers, poverty specialists, climate policy strategists and virtual internships are just some of the opportunities at think tanks this week.
Welcome to this week’s Policy Opportunities update. Economics seems to be the theme for this week. While there are positions related to poverty and immigration policy in North America, we see several economics-focused openings in Europe and South Asia. Additionally, there is an internship looking at the political economy too. 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!
Good news - we listed more jobs in Policy Pro this week than ever before!
In this week’s Policy Pro update, we shared an opening for an assistant to the Director of a top tank in DC that plays a major role in informing US foreign policy. We also shared:
Multiple research consultant positions at an innovative tank in New Delhi.
A project officer opening for a top economics tank in Brussels.
Two climate advocacy roles at leading environmental policy tanks in Europe.
A graduate associate role at one of Australia’s leading tanks.
A communications internship with a focus on defending democracy in DC.
Plus 19 other positions that are not listed here.
Policy Pro readers get early access to over double the number of positions each week.
Positions - North America
MIDDLE EAST INSTITUTE - WASHINGTON DC, USA
Development Assistant
The Development Assistant supports the Vice President for Development, the Deputy Director, the President, and consultants on a variety of fundraising initiatives. This position reports to the Deputy Director of Development. They will track and ensure fulfillment of pledges and contributions from donors and updating donor records and support financial coordination between accounting and development departments.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://www.mei.edu/about/position/development-assistant-1
THE CENTER ON BUDGET AND POLICY PRIORITIES - WASHINGTON DC, USA
Policy Analyst or Senior Policy Analyst - Immigration Policy
The Center is seeking an immigration policy analyst to support its work promoting the advancement and implementation of immigrant-inclusive federal policies. The Center’s immigration work focuses on the intersection of immigration policy and policies related to ensuring people with low or modest incomes have access to public benefit programs and other supports. This work is done in close collaboration with policy teams across the Center and in partnership with many national and state partners that focus on immigration and public benefit policies. Responsibilities include developing analysis on immigration-related policy issues, focusing on the impact on low- and moderate-income people. This includes authoring and contributing to materials on policy and operational issues, blog posts, guidance documents, memos, and policy papers.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=9384a336-3dc9-44ea-9b92-877ff0806f34&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=406018&source=CC2&lang=en_US
AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE - WASHINGTON DC, USA
Research Assistant, Poverty Studies
AEI is seeking a full-time research assistant to work with AEI’s poverty studies team. The Poverty Studies Program is committed to reforming public policy to better help low-income Americans move up the economic ladder and live more fulfilling and dignified lives. This position will support scholars conducting extensive research on the topics of child welfare policy, adoption and foster care, education, race issues, upward mobility, and social capital. Responsibilities include research support in the form of editing and contributing to scholarly papers, articles, op-eds, and books; writing literature reviews and background reports using national and international publications; and managing production of two podcast series.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://careers-aei.icims.com/jobs/1558/research-assistant%2c-poverty-studies/job
Positions - Europe
THE KIEL INSTITUTE FOR THE WORLD ECONOMY - KIEL, GERMANY
Junior Researcher (doctoral student) in International Finance / International Political Economy
Kiel is seeking a professional to research China’s overseas lending and/or the geopolitics of international capital flows. They will take part in our broad-based research agenda on state-driven lending, with a focus on China’s growing role in international finance as well as on geopolitical drivers of international capital flows. Also a specialization on debt and capital markets in Africa is possible. We offer the opportunity to work on ambitious empirical research projects in international finance and political economy. Most of our projects involve research collaborations in the United States, e.g. at Harvard, U Penn, or institutions like the IMF and the World Bank.
Deadline: Friday, March 26, 2021
For further information: https://www.ifw-kiel.de/institute/working-at-the-kiel-institute/job-vacancies/junior-researcher-doctoral-student-in-international-finance-international-political-economy/
NEWCLIMATE INSTITUTE - COLOGNE OR BERLIN, GERMANY
Policy Analyst
We seek a policy analyst to strengthen our team in the area of reductions of greenhouse gas emissions in land-use, agriculture and food systems. In various projects we assess and support the development of policies and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from various sectors, including agriculture and forestry. The position involves a combination of analysis and project management tasks in close cooperation with the existing project teams. They will conduct qualitative and quantitative assessment of government policies on land-use, agriculture and food systems, in particular their impact on greenhouse gas emissions and broader sustainable development goals.
Deadline: Wednesday, March 24, 2021
For further information: https://newclimate.org/about-newclimate/careers/climate-policy-analyst-r-2102/
Positions - South Asia
COUNCIL ON ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND WATER - NEW DELHI, INDIA
Programme Associate - Econometrics
CEEW seeks to hire a suitable candidate with good hands-on experience in handling large data sets, for the position of Programme Associate to expand its work in the energy sector. Duties include conducting large scale primary surveys and analysis of data, including sampling design, questionnaire development, enumerator training, data monitoring as well as undertaking various types of econometric analysis in STATA/R using various primary and secondary datasets. They must also write high-quality research reports and publish in leading peer-reviewed journals and generate knowledge content – blogs, policy briefs in regular intervals.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://www.ceew.in/careers/programme-associate-3
Positions - Asia-Pacific
THE INSTITUTE FOR ECONOMICS AND PEACE - SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
Research Fellow
IEP, rated as one of the world’s most impactful think tanks by size, is seeking to hire a research fellow. IEP’s main products - the Global Peace Index and Global Terrorism Index - receive billions of media impressions per annum and are considered the leading products in the world in their field. Candidates will have a deep interest in big picture questions, be open-minded to multidisciplinary approaches in the social sciences and be well travelled. Duties include collecting and analyzing information from a wide variety of sources; monitor relevant material from conferences and seminars, government and intergovernmental documents, academic journals, institutional databases, relevant civil society organisations and NGOs, and writing client facing reports on issues in international development.
Deadline: Friday, March 26, 2021
For further information: https://www.economicsandpeace.org/about/jobs-and-internships/
EUROPEAN CLIMATE FOUNDATION - SINGAPORE
Senior Strategist, Finance Programme, Tara
ECF is seeking a strategist to lead the development of Tara’s finance strategy in consultation with Tara Country Leads and external partners including The Sunrise Project. They will incubate new strategic areas for the finance programme and work with Country Leads to implement these strategies at the country and regional level. Also, they will develop resources requirements, budget plans and reviews for the finance programme, and develop and track key performance indicators for the programme.
No deadline given.
For further information: https://cezanneondemand.intervieweb.it/europeanclimate/jobs/senior_strategist_finance_programme_tara_location_southeast_asia_and_east_asia_12588/en/
Internships
STOCKHOLM INTERNATIONAL PEACE RESEARCH INSTITUTE - (REMOTE POSITIONS)
Virtual internship
An internship at SIPRI provides an opportunity to learn about the institute’s work. Interns from around the world are given the chance to assist in SIPRI’s research, under supervision, within its various research programmes. They may also have the opportunity to conduct some of their own research during their internship. Until further notice, due to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), SIPRI is only able to offer virtual internships, without the possibility of being physically present at SIPRI. Positions are granted on the basis of the applicant’s academic background and university study programme, as well as the relevance of the applicant’s research to SIPRI’s current research programmes.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
For further information: https://www.sipri.org/about/vacancies
CARNEGIE INDIA - NEW DELHI, INDIA
Program and Research Intern - Political Economy
Carnegie India is seeking a program and research intern, with a background in economics or public policy to work for six months in New Delhi. The intern will provide overall support to Carnegie India's political economy program. On boarding and all work may have to be done remotely. Responsibilities will include research assistance on issues relating to public administration, banking, capital markets and financial reforms, the administrative and regulatory state, and state capacity. Interns will assist scholars on ongoing projects, background research, and events.
Deadline: Tuesday, March 23, 2021
For further information: https://carnegieendowment.applicantpro.com/jobs/1704632.html