Research Associate, Center for Preventive Action/International Institutions and Global Governance

Organization:

Council on Foreign Relations

Location:

United States (New York, NY)

Website:

www.cfr.org

Compensation:

Based on education and experience

Contact Information:

Human Resources

Phone:

212-434-9400

Email:

humanresources@cfr.org

Fax:

212-434-9893

Description:

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

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Title: Research Associate, Center for Preventive Action/International Institutions and Global Governance

Salary: Mid-thirties, based on education and experience

Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a leading nonprofit membership organization, research center, and publisher, with headquarters in New York, an office in Washington, DC, and programs nationwide. It is dedicated to increasing America's understanding of the world and contributing ideas to U.S. foreign policy. CFR's 4,000+ members are leaders in international affairs and foreign policy. CFR also publishes Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal on global issues, and provides up-to-date information about the world and U.S. foreign policy on its award-winning website, CFR.org. CFR's Studies Program is one of the country's largest foreign policy think tanks, with a widely respected and influential research staff. The Studies Program's aim is to advance the discussion of American foreign policy and international affairs through its writing, publications, public outreach, and discussions.

The Research Associate will report to the Fellow for Conflict Prevention in the Center for Preventive Action and the Director of the Program on International Institutions and Global Governance Program focusing on conflict prevention, the United Nations, and global governance issues.

Qualified candidates will have related experience that required excellent judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize. The major responsibilities of this position will include (but are not limited to):

• Providing logistical support to the Fellows, handling correspondence, scheduling, and responding to requests for information
• Researching specific topics for articles, book chapters, and other publications, as requested
• Tracking news and data sources
• Assisting with the proofreading and editing of articles, book chapters, and other written material
• Coordinating events, including preparing invitations, travel arrangements, corresponding with speakers and presiders, helping to prepare background papers and materials for distribution, and providing other logistical support
• Managing budgets, including preparing budgets and tracking monthly statements, monitoring grant information and writing reports and requests, and preparing vouchers for reimbursement

Qualification:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in International Relations or Political Science with high academic credentials
• Knowledge of and familiarity with the United Nations, conflict prevention or post-conflict peacebuilding, international organizations, and U.S. national security policy is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and provide timely responses to requests
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Strong research skills
• Strong organizational and program planning skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Word and the Internet
• One or more years related administrative experience

Qualified candidates should email, fax, or mail a resume and cover letter to the human resources department. PLEASE INCLUDE THE POSITION NAME IN THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL. The Council on Foreign Relations is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from a diverse background.

Posted: May 2011