Young Professionals in Foreign Policy - Full-time positions

Research Assistant, China Center- Brookings

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:48:50 -0700

Description:

The Brookings Institution is a private nonprofit organization devoted to independent research and innovative policy solutions. Established in 1916, Brookings analyzes current and emerging issues and produces new ideas that matter - for the nation and the world.

The Brookings Institution seeks to fill a Research Assistant position. The Research Assistant provides research, editing and general administrative support to one or more Brookings senior fellow(s) in the areas of Chinese elite politics, decision-making, political transformation, foreign policy, energy, security policy and military affairs.

World Bank Junior Professional Associate

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:12:40 -0700

Dear JPAs and Colleagues,

I would appreciate it greatly if you could forward the enclosed job descriptions to your friends who might be interested in a JPA position at the Bank, specifically, in HR (Human Resources). We at the HR Analytics and Systems unit plays an important role in gathering, analyzing and publishing HR data and staffing facts to inform key discussions on HR and organizational strategies. We are currently looking for a JPA with strong analytical skills and experience to join our growing team. For more details about the position, please see the enclosed.

Thank you very much in advance.

Research Assistant/Associate – Middle East - Stimson Center

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:29:34 -0700

Research Assistant/Associate – Middle East

The Henry L. Stimson Center, a nonprofit public policy institute committed to finding and promoting practical, innovative solutions to security challenges, seeks a full-time research assistant/associate to support the Regional Voices: Transnational Challenges project. This project works on developing a diverse network of policy expertise comprising NGOs, think tanks, and public intellectuals from the Middle East, East Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. This multi-regional network of nongovernmental institutions and individuals seeks to gather and share non-US perspectives, priorities, and analysis of critical security issues with US policymakers.

Research Associate, The Project on Middle East Democracy

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:39:53 -0700

Project on Middle East Democracy
Research Associate Openings

The Project on Middle East Democracy (POMED) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to examining how genuine democracies can develop in the Middle East and how the U.S. can best support that process. Through dialogue, research, and advocacy, POMED aims to strengthen the constituency for U.S. policies that peacefully support democratic reform in the Middle East.

POMED is seeking research associates to monitor, conduct research, and write on political developments in the Middle East, as well as U.S. policy toward political reform in the region. Each research associate will be responsible for one country, and will be expected to manage, edit, and update one country webpage and one country backgrounder. POMED pages and backgrounders bring together the best available open-source information and analysis on a given country, and organize the material for easy reference in a user-friendly format.

Research Assistant, CNAPS- Brookings

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:35:48 -0700

Description:
The Brookings Institution is a private nonprofit organization devoted to independent research and innovative policy solutions. Established in 1916, Brookings analyzes current and emerging issues and produces new ideas that matter - for the nation and the world.

The Brookings Institution seeks to fill a Research Assistant position. The Research Assistant performs in-depth research into primary and secondary sources on East Asian international relations for Senior Fellow / Director of the Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies (CNAPS); provide other assistance to Director as requested. Serve as primary coordinator for CNAPS Visiting Fellows program.

Deputy Director and Fellow, Project on Internal Displacement- Brookings

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:40:22 -0700

The Brookings Institution seeks to fill a Deputy Director and Fellow position. The Deputy Director and Fellow directs research, and provides leadership, program guidance and administrative oversight on all areas of Project activity.

To view the complete job description, please visit: http://www.brookings.edu/about/employment/fp11408.aspx

Research Associate, U.S. Foreign Policy

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:27:44 -0700

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., New York, NY 10065
FAX: (212) 434-9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations is an independent national membership organization and a nonpartisan center for scholars dedicated to producing and disseminating ideas so that individual and corporate members, as well as policymakers, journalists, students, and interested citizens in the United States and other countries can better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other governments. The Council, which is headquartered in New York with an office in Washington, DC, does this by: convening meetings where prominent thinkers debate and discuss the major issues of our time; conducting a wide-ranging studies program; publishing Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal covering international affairs and U.S. foreign policy; maintaining a diverse membership; sponsoring independent task forces; and providing up-to-date information about the world and U.S. foreign policy on the Council’s website, cfr.org.

China Analyst

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:04:28 -0700

Eurasia Group is an independent research and consulting firm specializing in global political risk
analysis, with offices in New York, NY, Washington, DC, and London, UK. For more information
on Eurasia Group, please visit our website at www.eurasiagroup.net.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated analyst of Chinese political affairs, to be located in
the firm's New York or Washington office.

In this position, you will assess the political risks flowing from political, security and economic
developments in China of relevance to Eurasia Group’s financial, corporate, and government

Russia Analyst (New York, DC or London)

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:03:33 -0700

Eurasia Group is seeking an experienced and motivated analyst of Russian political affairs. This position is available in New York, Washington, DC or London.

In this position, you will assess the political risks flowing from political, security and economic developments in Russia of relevance to Eurasia Group’s financial, corporate and government clients. You will have the ability to analyze specific sectors of the Russian economy. You must have a significant background and experience working on the mining, consumer-driven (retail) and/or other sectors. You will also have a strong knowledge of Russian domestic and economic political developments. You will perform in-depth research and will write both short analyses and longer papers. You will frequently brief both private sector and government clients. You will therefore have excellent analytical and presentation (oral and written) skills. You understand deadline and you write in a good, succinct style at native English standard.

Mexico Analyst (New York, DC or London)

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:02:58 -0700

Eurasia Group, an independent political risk analysis firm, is seeking an experienced and motivated analyst of Mexican political affairs, preferably with comparative skills, to be located in the firm's New York, London or Washington office.

In this position, you will assess the political risks flowing from political, security and economic developments in Mexico of relevance to Eurasia Group’s financial, corporate, and government clients. You will either have, or will develop, the ability to analyze specific sectors of the Mexican economy. You will perform in-depth research and will write both short analyses and longer papers. You will frequently brief both private sector and government clients. You will therefore have excellent analytical and presentation (oral and written) skills. You understand deadlines and you write in a good, succinct style at native English standard.

Middle East and Africa Practice Head (New York, DC or London)

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:01:51 -0700

Eurasia Group is seeking an experienced and motivated leader for the firm’s Middle East and Africa research division to be based in either the firm’s New York, DC or London office. The ideal candidate should have a deeper knowledge of one particular country or sub-region, but must also have a broad understanding of the Middle East or Africa as a whole.

You will assess political risk resulting from political, security and economic developments in the Middle East or Africa, depending on your area of expertise. You will perform in-depth research and will write both short analyses and longer papers. You will frequently brief both private sector and government clients. You will also understand the management and coordination of complex research projects. You will have excellent analytical and presentation (oral and written) skills. You understand deadlines and you write in a good, succinct style at native English standard.

Analyst/Director, Commodities (London, NY or DC)

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:01:10 -0700

Eurasia Group, an independent political risk consultancy, is seeking an experienced and motivated analyst or director to join our Energy & Natural Resources practice.

In this position, you will work with the Director of Energy and Natural Resources, with specific responsibility for assessing the political and regulatory risks impacting the global commodities sector. Specific expertise in metals and/or global natural gas is preferred, but candidates should be competent in a broad array of commodity sub-sectors and may be asked to contribute to coverage of areas such as oil and refined products.

Director, Business Development, Global Energy and Natural Resources

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:00:21 -0700

Eurasia Group is an independent research and consulting firm specializing in political risk analysis and consulting. We are seeking an experienced and motivated business development executive to expand our corporate sector Global Energy and Natural Resources clientele. This position is available in either the New York, Washington, DC or London, UK office. (Washington, DC is preferred)

Eurasia Group’s corporate client base spans many sectors, including: mining and natural resource companies, energy and energy services, consumer and retail, manufacturing, automotive, technology, media and telecoms. You will be responsible for selling our Global Energy and Natural Resources services, including both retainer-based relationships and tailored consulting projects. You will have experience in all phases of the business development process from prospect sourcing to pitch, proposal and ongoing relationship management. You will have documented experience developing business from a variety of sources including, your own relationships, referrals, events and opportunistic targeting. You will have strong interpersonal skills, proven business development ability and the ability to build and manage relationships with clients. You will regularly coordinate and liaise with the Directors of Business Development, the Directors of Research and teams of analysts and staff within our firm.

Associate Director, Corporate Advisory Services (New York or Washington, DC)

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:33:07 -0700

Eurasia Group, an independent political risk consultancy, is seeking an organized and motivated professional for our corporate practice. This position is located in the firm’s New York office.

In this position, you initially will be responsible for scoping and executing research and advisory retainer relationships and consulting-type projects with large multinational clients in the United States and abroad. With time, you also will be expected to also pay an important business development function sourcing and selling such engagements with both new and existing clients.

You will have a solid understanding of the corporate business world and have experience in generating and pricing proposals, closing deals, drafting and negotiating contracts, and overseeing project execution and delivery to meet demanding client expectations and deadlines. Given the varying nature of our corporate assignments, you will need to be a quick learner, a versatile problem solver and thrive in an entrepreneurial environment. You will build and manage relationships with clients and work across our research platform with a cadre of analysts. Strong written and oral communications skills are essential as you will be expected to brief clients and speak at professional forums on political risk issues.

Staff Assistant, NAFSA Public Policy Department

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:00:58 -0700

NAFSA: Association of International Educators, through its public policy department, is the leading association advocating for policies, laws, and regulations that promote and enhance international education. Our advocacy agenda is outlined in our policy paper, "An International Education Policy for the U.S. Leadership, Competitiveness, and Security." NAFSA promotes study abroad; the removal of legislative and regulatory barriers to international students who seek access to U.S. higher education; exchanges of citizens and scholars; and the internationalization of U.S. higher education. NAFSA's nine-person public policy department offers a collegial, action-oriented work environment for skilled advocates and change agents who want to make a difference.