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Closing date 2 November 2009
PROJECT COORDINATOR (TWO-YEAR CONTRACT)
IISS-ASIA, SINGAPORE
The International Institute for Strategic Studies - Asia is seeking a Project Coordinator to assist in organising the IISS Asia Security Summit: The Shangri-La Dialogue. The Shangri-La Dialogue is a prestigious annual event involving defence ministers, military chiefs and senior officials from across the Asia-Pacific region, and takes place each year in Singapore. The Dialogue will next be held from 4 – 6 June 2010.
In addition, the candidate will: play a supporting role in relation to other IISS Dialogues and Forums; organise IISS-Asia’s seminars and workshops; and provide support for IISS-Asia research and fundraising activities.
The ideal candidate, who will be conscientious, dedicated and highly-motivated, should possess a 2:1 (Upper Second Class Honours) degree in Politics, International Relations, Strategic Studies, or Modern Languages. He/she must have an excellent command of spoken and written English, and should be proficient in essential computer skills such as MS-Word, Excel, Access and be capable of performing Internet searches. Meticulous attention to detail, strong organisation skills, and the ability to prioritise and manage time effectively are essential for this post.
Salary will depend upon the appointee’s level of experience. We are looking to appoint to this position in early January 2010. Though this is a fixed-term appointment, the successful applicant will gain valuable experience and direct exposure to the para-diplomatic activities of a leading think-tank with an international presence and reputation.
Interested candidates should email or send application letters and resumes to:
Valeriane Toon
Managing Director
The International Institute for Strategic Studies - Asia
9 Raffles Place
#53-02 Republic Plaza
Singapore 048619
Tel: +65 6499 0055
Fax: +65 6499 0059
Email: IISS-Asia@iiss.org
The submission deadline is 15 November 2009. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Programmes Assistant, Office of the Director of Studies
18-month Fixed-Term contract
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 per annum
The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) is seeking a Programmes Assistant, located within the Office of the Director of Studies, to provide a range of administrative, organisational and analytical support to IISS research programmes. The Programmes Assistant will principally support the IISS Russia and Eurasia Programme. The successful applicant will initially be offered an 18-month Fixed-Term contract, with the possibility of extension thereafter.
Responsibilities will include:
- Organisation of three international workshops on security in the South Caucasus
- Developing and maintaining a web page describing project activities and the Russia Eurasia programme in general
- Supporting the research and fund-raising efforts of the Senior Fellow for Russia and Eurasia
- Grant administration and reporting
· Providing ongoing support to Office of the Director of Studies in respect of grant preparation and research
Requirements:
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Master’s level degree (or higher) in International Relations or a related discipline
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An interest in the international relations of the Caucasus
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Experience of organising international workshops/conferences
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A good understanding of Russian
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Excellent written and communication skills
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Strong administrative skills, including project budgeting and reporting
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Web management skills
The position will be based at IISS headquarters in London. Only applicants who already have the right to work full-time in the United Kingdom will be considered.
Candidates with the relevant qualifications should forward their Curriculum Vitae, together with a cover letter detailing how their experience matches each of the specific skills required, to hr@iiss.org or in writing to:
Human Resources Department
The International Institute for Strategic Studies
Arundel House
13-15 Arundel Street
Temple Place
London WC2R 3DX
Please note that only those candidates who meet the specific requirements and whose applications pass the initial screening will receive a reply.
The deadline for applications is 17th November 2009, with a view to the successful applicant ideally starting in December 2009.
If you are interested in applying for an internship position at the IISS, please look at the intern page.
