Junior Research Fellow, Middle East & North Africa Programme

Junior Research Fellow, Middle East & North Africa Programme

CGSRS aims to promote international relations (IR) from a realist perspective. We would like to explain current and emerging global/regional conflicts with realist theories, giving our audience an alternate source to mainstream ideas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Functions may include but are not limited to the following:

• Develops and generates new program ideas and partnerships
• Assists with strategic planning of program
• Assists senior staff in identifying donors and developing research proposals
• Interacts with wide variety of individuals internally and externally, including funders, experts, partner organizations, government officials, etc.
• Plans, executes and directs all program events and meetings
• Conducts research, data analysis, and writes/co-authors policy papers, studies and reports
• Provides significant contributions to the research agenda through writing, research, data/trend analysis and project development.

Required Experience

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate student or recent Masters’/Phd degree recipient in International Relations, Political Science or region studies preferred, although any related academic area of study will also be considered
• Demonstrable academic interest in Middle East & North Africa
• Experience in conducting supervised or independent primary and secondary research
• Academic English 
• Enthusiasm and interest in academic research
• Must possess strong interest in Middle East foreign policy and related research;
• Superior writing and analytical skills; Able to effectively present information;
• Ability to operate under pressure and in a fast-paced environment;
• Must possess strong communication skills including the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from constituency groups, media, governmental entities, and the general public;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Candidates should possess sound judgment and impeccable integrity, positive attitude and creative outlook;
• Experience with social media in a professional setting preferred;
• Ability to interact with and respond to questions from a range of individuals with diverse interests, backgrounds and dispositions.

Please send a 1-2 page CV, 3-page policy-relevant writing sample, and a 1-page cover letter to: employment@cgsrs.org