Program Associate, Regional Security - EastWest Institute | Brussels

Reports to: VP Regional Security

The EastWest Institute (EWI) is a leading international policy organization founded in 1980 to focus on global, regional and bilateral conflict prevention. EWI acts on collaborative and practical responses to the most critical threats to global peace and stability. EWI is known for its action bias and results-driven mandate, its fierce independence and recognized track record of building trust and fostering collaborative teams which generate practical solutions.

Job Summary

As a critical member of the team the Associate manages the execution of strategic policy change through policy analysis and convening, administration of related activities and designated project budgets, and related networking. The focus will be on political and economical topics in south west Asia; in particular Afghanistan/Pakistan and the managing of the consultations on regional economic security.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management:

• Manage a designated project budget, forecast, and monitor trends in expenditures;
• Administers and executives project plans;
• Identify priorities and carry out activities;
• Facilitate communication on activities and responsibilities;
• Organize international forums and meetings to enhance the analysis;
• Serve as program’s liaison to staff and external contacts;
• Follow-up on decisions taken at meetings;
• Actively raise funds through preparing proposals for project funding and conducting research on project funding sources;
• Responsible for the delivery and communication on program promises;
• Actively participate in evaluating the impact of program and initiatives.

Policy Research and Analysis:

• Conduct research in area of expertise
• Write articles, papers, reports for publication on a range of issues related to program
• Keep abreast of on-going and new policy discussions.

Program Development:

• Promotes program development through research, advocacy and representations to potential constituents;
• Attend discussions with constituents at meetings and expert seminars;
• Write and deliver statements and mobilize support for Program;
• Develop and manage new initiatives within the programmatic area;
• Collaborate with EWI colleagues to support and develop synergies between programs;
• Find opportunities to develop the program’s reach and impact.

Qualifications:

• MA degree in related subject area (politics, economics, regional studies) or equivalent professional experience with a BA. Minimum 4 – 8 years experience in program area. Up to date networksin South West Asia including also Afghanistan Very strong writing and communication skills with some publishing;
• Comfortable working with high-ranking decision makers;
• Fluency in a second language highly desirable;
• Team player, bright, thorough, pro-active, open-minded, international focus and thrives in diverse environment.

EWI hires staff without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.

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