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 22nd 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.