Policy Opportunities (Sept 11th, 2020)
Your weekly update on the latest openings, internships, fellowships and other opportunities in think tanks around the world.
Welcome to the this week’s Policy Opportunities update. This week we’ve found a number of non-research jobs in think tanks, from communications coordinators to software engineers, as well as more typical policy-focused positions. Several think 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
CENTER FOR STRATEGIC AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES - WASHINGTON, USA
Program Manager - China Power Project
The China Power Project seeks to provide an in-depth understanding of the evolving nature of Chinese power relative to other nations. Our experts conduct research on Chinese foreign and security policy with a focus on US-China relations, maritime security, Chinese foreign policy decision-making, cross-Strait relations, China’s periphery diplomacy and Taiwan-related foreign policy issues. The primary purpose of the Program Manager position is to provide substantive programmatic, administrative, and logistical support to the Program Director. The PM is responsible for all internal and external program management for the China Power Project, including event planning, scheduling, social media, and budget management.
No application deadline given though candidates must be able to start no later than October 1, 2020.
For further details: https://careers.csis.org/opportunities/817
MIDDLE EAST INSTITUTE - WASHINGTON, USA
Media Relations Manager
The Middle East Institute (MEI) seeks a media relations manager to join its communications team to raise the profile and visibility of the Institute’s scholars and publications. Working closely with the director of communications and MEI leadership, the Media Relations Manager will focus on developing and executing media relations and social media strategies that position MEI and its experts as thought leaders in top tier print, digital and broadcast media and help drive conversation that advances MEI’s mission of promoting knowledge and understanding about the Middle East.
No application deadline given.
For further details: https://www.mei.edu/about/position/media-relations-manager-0
FOREIGN POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE - PHILADELPHIA, USA
Research and Communications Coordinator/Research Assistant
FPRI is seeking a Research and Communications Coordinator/Research Assistant to help our various research programs carry out both the day-to-day responsibilities of their respective research projects and their promotion on various social media channels. The position will combine elements of project management, communications and administrative support. The individual will report directly to FPRI’s Director of Research, work closely with the Creative Director, and assist other FPRI program directors as needed.
No application deadline given.
For further details: https://www.fpri.org/news/2020/08/research-and-communications-coordinator-research-assistant-to-the-director-of-research/
EAST-WEST CENTER - HONOLULU, USA
The East-West Center is currently advertising three positions including:
Participant Information Assistant
The East-West Center is accepting applications for a two-year, limited appointment as a Participant Information Assistant. Working in the East-West Center’s Award Services office, the Participant Information Assistant is responsible for coordinating degree and non-degree scholarship and program competitions and inquiry processes including: recruitment and development of promotional materials, review of applications, and communication with East-West Center Programs, the University of Hawaii admissions office, other university offices, applicants and potential applicants to ensure responsive and accurate dissemination of information, smooth processing of applications and timely announcements of awards.
No application deadline given.
For further details: https://www.eastwestcenter.org/about-ewc/employment-opportunities
THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION - WASHINGTON, USA
Communications Manager, The Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy
The Communications Manager is responsible for advancing the national security and foreign policy mission of the Davis Institute and its policy experts by leading media relations, message development, and issue-based projects on behalf of the Communications team. The Communications Manager also serves as the primary point of contact with other Communications teams and must coordinate between the two parties. They will be responsible for the Davis Institute’s national security and foreign policy programs and their policy experts including media relations, message development and issue project leadership.
No application deadline given.
For further details: https://heritage.applytojob.com/apply/5k6SytY9Rk/Communications-Manager,-The-Davis-Institute-for-National-Security-and-Foreign-Policy
Positions - South Asia
THE ENERGY AND RESOURCES INSTITUTE - GURGAON, INDIA
TERI is currently advertising three positions including:
Project Associate - Sustainable Agriculture
The position seeks a candidate with hands-on laboratory and field cultivation of microalgae to meet the requirements of a collaborative project with New Mexico Consortium, Los Alamos, USA. The candidate will work closely with project members, laboratory technicians, as well as the other research staff at the TDNBC Unit, Gurugram. The position will involve cultivation, maintenance and harvesting of microalgae in the raceway ponds; design and execution of algal pest management experiments; media preparation, maintenance of cultures, general lab upkeep and downstream processing and purification of the target product.
Deadline: Saturday, September 19, 2020
For further details: http://newcareer.teriin.org/current_opening.aspx?reffno=NjU2Njc3OA%3d%3d-MKzu1iamBnc%3d
PAKISTAN INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS - ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN
Software engineer - Web developer (several positions)
PIDE is looking for qualified and result-oriented Software Engineers required to create high-quality web and mobile solutions and maintain third party applications (ERP, CMS, LMS, etc.). The positions are on short-term contract basis. The required skillset includes strong knowledge and hands on experience of PHP Development (Laravel is a plus), NET Framework, including Visual Studio, C#, ASP.NET (Web Forms and MVC), jQuery, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, Bootstrap, and Ajax, etc. as well as experience in web service technologies like WCF, WEbAPI, REST API, etc. Working knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases and their declarative query languages, handling of nested and recursive queries is desired.
Applications now open.
For further details: https://www.pide.org.pk/index.php/career-at-pide
CENTRE FOR CIVIL SOCIETY - NEW DELHI, INDIA
CCS is currently advertising five positions including:
Senior Associate - Communications and Outreach
Centre for Civil Society is an independent public policy think tank based in New Delhi working on outreach, research and advocacy on critical public policy issues that affect India. English Bolo is a unique initiative of the Centre for Civil Society that aims to empower over 5,00,000 students from low income families with Spoken English Skills. The project is founded on learnings gathered from existing studies that have used mobile applications to support learners from low income families to practice English language skills. Key responsibilities of this position include leading outreach partnerships to drive empanelment of students, teachers and schools; create and lead the process of students and school engagement and retention; and to co-develop and execute a customised communication strategy, that leads to higher engagement of students and teachers in the short run and creates an aspiration for the project among other schools in the longer run.
Deadline: Wednesday, September 30, 2020
For further details: https://www.ccsindia.org/get-involved/careers
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Positions - Europe
E3G - LONDON, UK
Senior Policy Advisor, Risk and Resilience
E3G is an independent think tank working to build a safe climate for all. E3G builds cross-sectoral coalitions to achieve carefully defined outcomes, chosen for their capacity to leverage change. We work closely with like-minded partners in government, politics, business, civil society, science, the media, public interest foundations and elsewhere. E3G operates around the world with offices in Berlin, Brussels, London and Washington. D.C. This new role based in E3G’s London office will support our growing risk and resilience cluster, leading work on driving global resilience reform across international institutions. It will involve maintaining a strong relationship with the UK government’s COP 26 and G7 teams as well as frequent engagement with the European Commission and other EU bodies.
Deadline: Thursday, September 17, 2020
For further details: https://www.e3g.org/careers/senior-policy-advisor-risk-and-resilience/
OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE - LONDON, UK
Public Affairs Manager - Public Affairs and Communications
ODI is an independent, global think tank, working for a sustainable and peaceful world in which every person thrives. ODI is seeking a Public Affairs Manager who will manage ODI’s public affairs programme, and a small policy influencing and media team. The successful candidate will lead on external horizon scanning and engagement planning, in the UK and internationally. They will lead ODI’s work with the UK parliament and through the European Think Tanks Group. The post-holder works across the organisation to deliver ODI’s strategic priorities; strengthen the impact of our externally-facing public affairs and communications work; promote ODI’s research and experts to policy makers and key influencers; and advise and support colleagues on strategic planning and stakeholder management.
Deadline: Wednesday, September 23, 2020
For further details: https://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/odi/vms/e/careers/search/new
BRUEGEL - BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
Operations Assistant
Bruegel is a European think tank working in the field of international economics. Its mission is to improve the quality of economic policy with open and fact-based research, analysis and debate. For its office in Brussels, Bruegel is recruiting an Operations Assistant. The Operations Assistant will have a central role in supporting the Bruegel’s office operations, off-line & on-line. Responsibilities will include organising and maintaining the digital archive system; building an online shared library; supporting data management and data maintenance in internal systems; and helping to organize internal event/meetings.
Deadline: Friday, September 18, 2020
For further details: https://www.bruegel.org/careers/call-for-applications-operations-assistant/
THE LISBON COUNCIL - BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
Economist, Researcher, Statistician
The Lisbon Council for Economic Competitiveness and Social Renewal is a Brussels-based think tank and policy network. One position is available for an Economist, Researcher, Statistician. The successful candidate will have the ability to research and scope complex projects, such as quantitative and qualitative methods, composite indicators, systematic literature review and policy analysis. They will have relevant experience in preparing, developing and evaluating robust evidence and hold a strong academic track record. Whatever the candidate’s disciplinary background, strong analytical skills are a must.
No application deadline given.
For further details: https://lisboncouncil.net/jobs.html
CENTRE FOR EUROPEAN POLICY STUDIES - BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
Administrative Assistant
Founded in Brussels in 1983, CEPS’ distinguishing features include its strong in-house research capacity and an extensive international network of partner institutes. The successful applicant will give administrative support to the CEO: managing external correspondence via email and phone, arranging meetings & travel, maintaining the agenda; assist the Communications and Events Team in the organisation and communication of meetings or events; and help the Membership Team with the follow-up of the membership administration for Corporate and Institutional Members, including drafting letters, invoicing and reporting among other responsibilities.
Deadline: Sunday, September 20, 2020
For further details: https://www.ceps.eu/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Administrative-Assistant-Sept2020.pdf
Positions - Asia-Pacific
STOCKHOLM ENVIRONMENT INSTITUTE - BANGKOK, THAILAND
Postdoctoral Research Fellow on agroecological transitions and safe food systems
The SEI is an international non-profit research and policy organization that tackles environment and development challenges. Agroecology is gaining scientific and policy relevance as an approach to transition towards sustainable, inclusive and safe food systems. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will support the project and case study teams in identifying the most appropriate approaches to analyse and evaluate socio-ecological impacts of agroecological interventions in terms of inclusive and safe food systems. This research position is located in Thailand for approximately 18 months, depending on project funding.
Deadline: Sunday, September 13, 2020
For further details: https://www.sei.org/people/jobs/postdoctoral-research-fellow-agroecological-transitions/
AUSTRALIAN STRATEGIC POLICY INSTITUTE - CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA
Senior Analysts - Multiple Research Positions
The Australian Strategic Policy Institute is currently recruiting one or more Senior Analysts to provide high level support to the Institute's research programs in the areas of defence and strategy. This is an exceptional opportunity for talented individuals to contribute to the work of Australia's leading think-tank on defence and strategic policy issues in a senior role. In consultation with the Director - Defence & Strategy Program, the successful candidates will produce high quality research reports, blog posts and other outputs to contribute to ASPI's research program; consultant with relevant staff, develop and refine research projects and events; and represent ASPI in the public debate.
No application deadline given.
For further details: https://www.aspi.org.au/jobs-at-ASPI/SeniorAnalysts
Internships and Fellowships
THE GERMAN COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS - BERLIN, GERMANY
HPI-DGAP Fellow
The German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP) provides research and strategic advice on current topics and trends in German foreign policy. As an independent, non-partisan, and non-profit organization of experts and members, it has been shaping the foreign policy debate in Germany for more than 60 years and contributes to the international communication of German policy. At the earliest possible date and limited to one year (with the option to extend), the DGAP is looking to fill the position of HPI-DGAP Fellow (m/w/d) (Post-Doc Fellowship, 100%) with a thematic focus on “Technological change and digitization in foreign and geopolitical policy.”
Deadline: Sunday, September 13, 2020
For further details: https://dgap.org/en/dgap/jobs/hpi-dgap-fellow-m-f-d
CLINGENDAEL INSTITUTE - THE HAGUE, THE NETHERLANDS
Communication Intern, ICCT
The International Centre for Counter-Terrorism – The Hague (ICCT) is an independent think and do tank providing multidisciplinary policy advice and practical, solution-oriented implementation support on prevention and the rule of law, two vital pillars of effective counter-terrorism. ICCT is seeking an intern to support our communication activities. He or she will be primarily responsible for providing assistance to ICCT’s team in outreach, online communication and brand awareness. Other duties may include supporting ICCT in its day-to-day functioning. This concerns communication, logistical and secretarial tasks as well as project support. The successful applicant will be working in a dynamic think tank in the field of terrorism at the intersection of security, politics and development.
Deadline: Friday, September 18, 2020
For further details: https://www.clingendael.org/job/communication-intern-icct-0
GRATTAN INSTITUTE - MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
Summer Internship program - two positions
Grattan Institute contributes to public policy in Australia, a liberal democracy in a globalised economy. We foster informed public debate on the key issues for Australia, through both private forums and public events, engaging key decision makers and the broader community. Grattan Institute’s internships provide opportunities for tertiary students and recent graduates interested in public policy to develop their research skills and contribute to original work on some of Australia’s most pressing policy issues. We also consider candidates who are interested in exploring a career change and are interested in gaining experience in public policy. Internships are open to local and international students. We cover the cost of interstate travel for those not residing in Melbourne but cannot cover the cost of international travel.
Deadline: Monday, September 21, 2020
For further details: https://grattan.edu.au/about-us/careers/
THE INSTITUTE OF PEACE AND DIPLOMACY - TORONTO, CANADA
Internships - Four positions
The Institute for Peace & Diplomacy (IPD) is a Canadian non-profit and non-partisan think-tank dedicated to promoting constructive engagement and vigorous diplomacy in world affairs and in Canadian foreign policy in particular. Through our expert panel discussions, publications and analysis we hope to positively contribute to the foreign policy discussion in Canada. IPD provides internship opportunities for students and recent graduates who want to gain experience in a non-governmental organization with a focus on foreign policy. IPD policy interns research, analyze, and write on topics related to their program area in close collaboration with our team and under supervision of one of our executives.
No application deadline given.
For further details: https://peacediplomacy.org/internships/
MANOHAR PARRIKAR INSTITUTE FOR DEFENCE STUDIES AND ANALYSIS - NEW DELHI, INDIA
MP-IDSA Internship Programme - multiple opportunities
The Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analysis is India's premier multidisciplinary and forward looking security policy think-tank. The Internship Program is highly competitive and especially useful for young students who have completed a first degree in any discipline relevant to the work of MP-IDSA. Internships ideally last for a period of not less than six months and can be extended to a year on mutual agreement. Interns are required to contribute to the management of assigned projects, write summaries of events, assist in administrative work, edit documents and web content, and perform other duties as assigned. Candidates should be highly motivated to learn on the job, work under stressful and time sensitive deadlines, should have a flair for team work, have felicity in both written and spoken English and be comfortable working in a multi-national work environment. We are especially seeking young men and women who are looking for learning opportunities.
No application deadline given.
For further details: https://idsa.in/InternshipProgramme
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