Carnegie India is seeking a Research Assistant and Program Coordinator for the Security Studies Program.

About Carnegie India

Carnegie India produces high-quality public policy research about critical national, regional, and global issues.The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace opened Carnegie India, its sixth international center, in April 2016 in New Delhi. As with Carnegie’s centers in Beijing, Beirut, Brussels, Moscow, and Washington, Carnegie India is staffed and led by local experts who will collaborate extensively with colleagues around the world.

Carnegie India, the sixth international center of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, is seeking a Research Assistant and Program Coordinator for the Security Studies Program. This is a full-time position that will preferably start in March 2022.

About the Role

The research assistant and program coordinator will be responsible for researching specific issues relating to India’s foreign and security policy in support of ongoing projects. They will provide administrative and programmatic support to the Security Studies Program and coordinate events, including sending out invitations, scheduling, corresponding with speakers, and handling logistics. They will also liaison with other programs at Carnegie India and coordinate activities of the Security Studies Program with them. Further, the research assistant and program coordinator will assist the communications team in their outreach on matters related to foreign policy and security studies.

Location

  • Located in New Delhi, with a presence in Bengaluru, we offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Eligibility

  • Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree, or preferably, a master’s degree in international relations or a related field with one year of relevant work or internship experience.
  • Applicants should have strong research and organizational skills, the ability to work on flexible deadlines, and the capacity to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • They should also be able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • The position requires excellent verbal and written command of English and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

How to Apply

  • For consideration, applicants must submit their resume, a one-page cover letter, and a short writing sample (about 800 words) via the application portal. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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