London Office
Publications
Editorial Assistant, Survival: Global Politics and Strategy
The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), a leading think tank on global security, political risk and military conflict, has a vacancy for an Editorial Assistant at its central London headquarters, working primarily on the bi-monthly IISS journal, Survival: Global Politics and Strategy.
We are looking for candidates with at least a Bachelors degree, keen to build their career in publishing. You need to have demonstrably strong copy-editing and proofreading experience, ideally combined with an understanding of how journals work. Knowledge of the skills required to upload content to a website and manage the journal’s social media output would be an advantage. An organised, efficient manner and a flexible, team-driven approach will be needed in this fast-paced environment. MS Word and Excel skills are essential and an understanding of InDesign is desirable. An interest in international affairs would be an advantage.
The key responsibilities are:
- Administration of Survival's book reviews: corresponding with publishers and authors; ordering and distributing books; updating administrative records; preparing brief notices
- 'Noteworthy' research: identifying suitable quotes and statistics; preparing files for editorial meetings and for typesetting
- Proofreading and fact-checking Survival articles
- Proofreading, fact-checking and uploading Survival blog posts, including picture research
- Updating the Survival Twitter feed
- Processing author payments
- Editing and administering submissions to the Armed Conflict Database; proofreading other IISS publications as necessary.
- Transcribing interviews
- Archival research
- Other tasks as needed, including research and administrative support to Editor and Managing Editor
Salary will reflect experience. Candidates should email a CV (including the contact details of two referees), and a letter explaining their skills, to hr@iiss.org by Friday 2 December. If invited for interview, candidates would be expected to undertake a writing test and an editing test. Only candidates who already have the right to work in the United Kingdom should apply.
IT Department
Head of IT
About us
The International Institute for Strategic Studies is one of the world's leading think tanks and the foremost authority on strategic and military capability globally. We are looking to recruit a Head of IT to lead our IT Department in a permanent role.
Reporting to the Director of Operations and working closely with other Senior Managers and Directors, the role manages an extensive project portfolio, a complex global IT operation and is based from the Central London Head Office.
The IT Department has three main programmes:
The Interactive Programme: The online and print publication of original research material. The IISS seeks to develop its online presence by introducing new products to support digitisation and new ways to support the proliferation of our content. Current tools include:
- Sitecore website architecture
- Microsoft Dynamics CRM
- Click Dimensions
- Customised application development in ASP.NET
The Infrastructure Programme: This is an ongoing series of improvements to the underlying IT services that form the Core Services all staff rely on to perform their duties globally. Current technologies we work with include:
- Microsoft Office 365
- VMware & Veeam virtual server management
- Citrix remote access solutions
- Fortinet security solutions
The Events Programme: Every year the IISS delivers several major conferences ('Dialogues') and events on the world stage. In addition, smaller fringe events are organised within our UK and international offices. These events rely on IT to deliver a high quality experience, so make use of key technologies:
- Mobile app for delegate interaction (currently Quickmobile)
- Delegate microphone solutions (typically Bosch Concentus)
- Large-scale audio & video outputs
- Streaming & translation services
About you
The successful candidate will be accustomed to concurrently running technology projects, whilst maintaining Core Services. Understanding and practising PRINCE2, Agile and ITIL would therefore be advantageous.
We are looking for someone with the following skills and experience:
- Able to define, develop and implement a coherent IT strategy within a complex, evolving and demanding organisation
- Skilled in assessing the organisation’s IT needs and resources, and selecting the most appropriate opportunity or development to recommend
- Successfully able to deliver technology projects that add value (revenue and/or efficiency) to the IISS
- Oversight of database, BI and analytics technologies
- Expert delivery of integration programmes that include web and database systems
- Experience of delivering major events on a national or, preferably international, scale
- Proficient user of Microsoft Office online products.
We are looking for someone to join our team with the following personal attributes:
- Excellent communication skills: interpersonal, written and verbal
- Precise prioritisation and time management skills
- Attention to detail, able to track tasks and intervene where necessary
- Well organised, professional and self-motivated
- A team player, capable of leading, motivating and directing a busy department.
About the role
The role will be exciting and varied. It has the opportunity to develop rapidly with the right candidate.
As the organisation expands, the IT Department is increasingly required to support evolving ambitions that allow the business strategy to be successfully executed.
Therefore, some of the immediate projects will involve, but are not limited to:
- The digitisation of a wealth of current publications data for use online
- Improvements to the current website to support new users, mobile and app-based content
- Development of commercial opportunities on systems holding customer records (e.g. website, CRM, mass marketing tools)
- Infrastructure refresh across a global technology estate
Salary dependent on experience, plus benefits.
Closing date for applications is 1 December 2016.
Please apply by submitting your latest CV and a covering letter directly to the IISS Human Resources department - hr@iiss.org.
IISS-Middle East Office
No vacancies at present.
IISS–Americas Office
IISS–Americas
IISS-Americas Graduate Internship
The International Institute for Strategic Studies – Americas is seeking a volunteer graduate intern to work 20-30 hours a week to support the activities of its office in Washington, DC, for Spring 2017.
Requirements:
Successful candidates will have the following qualifications:
- Be currently enrolled in a graduate program studying security studies, international relations, or a related field. Preference will be given to students focusing on nuclear non-proliferation and arms control.
- Have at least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or the equivalent.
- Be proactive and a self-starter able to work in a small team environment.
- Be eligible to work in the US. IISS-Americas regrets that it cannot assist with procuring visas or entry permits. Please include your work eligibility in your application.
Responsibilities:
Successful applicants can expect to gain direct exposure to the work and management of a leading international think tank.
Duties will include:
- Research support. This includes ad hoc projects to support the work of the Executive Director/Director of the Non-Proliferation and Nuclear Policy Programme, as well as IISS researchers in London, Singapore, or Bahrain, as necessary.
- Event, administrative, and operations support. You will be expected to assist with IISS-Americas events and daily administrative tasks. Those with previous office experience are preferred.
Application:
- Resume
- Cover letter (specify dates and times available)
The resume and cover letter should be sent as two separate PDF files via email to internships-washington@iiss.org, with the subject line: “Your Name – Spring 2017 Graduate Internship Application.” Please include your full name in the title for each separate document.
This internship is unpaid. Applications will not be considered complete until all materials are received. The deadline is rolling until the position is filled.
Contact:
The International Institute for Strategic Studies – Americas
2121 K Street NW, Suite 801
Washington, DC 20037
Tel.: +1.202.659.1490
Fax: +1.202.659.1499
internships-washington@iiss.org
IISS-Americas External Relations Internship
The International Institute for Strategic Studies – Americas is seeking volunteer undergraduate interns to work on a part-time basis to support the activities of its office in Washington, DC, for Spring 2017.
Requirements:
Successful candidates will have the following qualifications:
- Be at least a college sophomore in good standing studying security studies, international relations, or a related field. Only currently enrolled students will be considered.
- Have at least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or the equivalent.
- Be proactive and a self-starter able to work in a small team environment.
- Be eligible to work in the US. IISS-Americas regrets that it cannot assist with procuring visas or entry permits. Please include your work eligibility in your application.
Responsibilities:
Successful applicants can expect to gain direct exposure to the work and management of a leading international think tank.
Duties will include:
- Assisting with Congressional and federal government outreach and external relations.
- Event, administrative, and operations support. You will be expected to assist with IISS-Americas events and daily administrative tasks. Those with previous office experience are preferred.
- Database management.
Application:
- Resume
- Cover letter (specify dates and times available)
The resume and cover letter should be sent as two separate PDF files via email to internships-washington@iiss.org, with the subject line: “Your Name – Spring 2017 External Relations Internship Application.” Please include your full name in the title for each separate document.
This internship is unpaid. Applications will not be considered complete until all materials are received. The deadline is rolling until all positions are filled.
Contact:
The International Institute for Strategic Studies – Americas
2121 K Street NW, Suite 801
Washington, DC 20037
Tel.: +1.202.659.1490
Fax: +1.202.659.1499
internships-washington@iiss.org
Russia and Eurasia Programme
Internship
The International Institute for Strategic Studies is currently seeking a volunteer intern to support the Institute's Russia and Eurasia Programme, which is based at the IISS–Americas in Washington DC. To be considered for the Spring 2017 session, submit a complete application no later than 16 December 2016.
Requirements:
- Be a current graduate student with a major or significant coursework in Russia/Eurasia area studies;
- Be proficient in Russian (particularly reading);
- Have at least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale), or the equivalent from a non-US institution;
- Be eligible to work in the US. IISS–Americas cannot assist in any way with procuring visas or entry permits.
Responsibilities:
The internship involves substantive research on the politics, foreign policies and political economy of Russia and the states of post-Soviet Eurasia, and US/EU policy toward them. Interns will be required to provide administrative and operational support, conduct research, and assist with event and media management for Russia and Eurasia Program staff. Successful applicants can expect to gain direct exposure to the work and management of a leading international think tank.
Application (by email to internships-washington@iiss.org):
- Resume;
- Cover letter (please specify dates available and preference for full- or part-time);
- 3-5 page analytical writing sample demonstrating the applicant's ability to conduct substantive, original research (may be a portion of a longer paper);
- Two letters of reference from faculty members and/or current or former employers.
Applications will not be considered complete until all materials are received.
Contact:
Managing Director, IISS-Americas
The International Institute for Strategic Studies
2121 K Street NW, Suite 801
Washington, DC 20037
Tel.: +1-202-659-1490
Fax: +1-202-659-1499
internships-washington@iiss.org
IISS–Asia Office
No vacancies at present.