Brookings: New Employment Opportunities

Nonresident Alien Tax Accountant

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:48:07 GMT

To coordinate all issues related to Nonresident Alien (NRA) taxation.

Procurement Officer

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 11:03:16 GMT

This is a newly created position that will be responsible for developing and executing the procurement strategy for The Brookings Institution as well as establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships with vendors and suppliers. This position reports to the Controller and provides day-to-day direction of the Manager of Procurement and Procurement Coordinator.

This individual is directly responsible for establishing, contributing to and continually improving an efficient and cost-effective process designed to assist Brookings staff in their procurement of goods and services through an on-line integrated procurement process in compliance with Brookings policies and government regulations. Performance evaluation is based on the development of cost effective systems and controls, staff success in the use of systems, and individual performance.

This individual directly handles unprecedented and unusual situations, including complex negotiations, with full accountability for actions; exercises independent judgment and discretion.

HR Partner

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 19:24:01 GMT

Manages all staffing-related activities for partner program(s).

Financial Analyst

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:42:50 GMT

Adept at extracting systems data and creating meaningful reports to support the preparation and analysis of Brookings’s short-range and long-range planning activities including the strategic plan, the annual fiscal budget, and periodic forecast updates. Assist in the development of and proactively provide insightful management reports that monitor the execution of budgets, track risks and opportunities, and identify areas of corrective actions in collaboration with individuals responsible for the budgets. Support departmental budget managers in producing and analyzing reports to assist them in planning their budgets and forecasts. Assist in the creation and support of meaningful management reports and variance analysis of the Vice President’s operating expense budget. Develop and maintain financial models relevant to operating expense and sources of revenue support. Develop the annual capital budget and track actual expenditures against that budget.

Accounts Payable Clerk

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:49:59 GMT

The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for providing financial, administrative and clerical support in order to ensure effective, efficient and accurate financial and administrative operations. Providing these services ensures that finances are accurate and up to date, that staff are paid in a timely and appropriate manner and that vendors and suppliers are paid within established time limits.

Grants Coordinator

Thu, 01 May 2008 16:48:22 GMT

The Grants Coordinator is responsible for monitoring and managing grant activity as it relates to revenue recognition, receipts, expenditures and reporting to funders.

Deputy and Advisor to the Vice President for Finance and Administration

Tue, 13 May 2008 13:49:34 GMT

Advises the VP on numerous matters, including strategic and tactical decisions to be made; may also take on special projects as assigned by the VP. It is expected that the Deputy’s responsibilities will change over time as special projects are completed and new projects arise. Note: the Deputy acts on behalf of the VP in his absence.

Grants Administrator

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:07:47 GMT

Responsible for monitoring and managing grant activity as it relates to revenue recognition, receipts and reporting to funders.

Assistant Director, Business Services

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:03:00 GMT

Provides assistance to Director of Business Services with budget analysis and forecasting, emergency preparedness, office management, and tenant relations. Supervises Coordinator.

Senior Accountant

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:02:16 GMT

Serves as senior accountant to provide high level general accounting oversight, including management of all A/R and cash processing, various bank and account reconciliations; the reconciliation of endowment investments; management of all international location books and reconciliations; provides research and analytical support to the Accounting Supervisor and Controller; coordinates accounting between the Controller’s office and Development Office in matters related to gift receipts and handling; management of the month end book closing; management of the permanently restricted asset accounts and journalizing the unitization allocations; and management of various objectives associated with the annual audit.

Staff Accountant

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:15:21 GMT

Serve as staff accountant to provide general accounting support. Duties include management of fixed assets, reconciliation of purchasing card data to general ledger, JE’s, monthly account reconciliations, and assistance to Associate Controller and Senior Accountants.

Associate Controller

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:00:16 GMT

The Associate Controller plans, directs, and organizes all financial accounting operations, including: overseeing preparation of financial statements and reports that accurately depict the current financial position of the Institution, ensuring that charges to the general ledger accounts are correct, preparing for the annual external audit. Directs all accounting functions and ensures compliance with policies, procedures and other internal systems. Responsible for execution of annual audit; trains and educates staff on accounting issues; and researches accounting issues as requested by the Controller.

Enrollments Associate

Thu, 22 May 2008 16:01:45 GMT

This position handles all day-to-day enrollment activities for BCEE. As the initial point of contact with our customer base, is responsible for coordinating registration activities and delivering outstanding customer service throughout the customer’s program life cycle, helping to maximize division sales and encourage repeat attendance.

Communications Coordinator

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:14:59 GMT

Serves as developer and coordinator of all BCEE outreach materials and web pages; and implements the Center’s outreach efforts, under the supervision of the Communications Director. Acts as web site liaison to the Brookings Office of Communications.

Program Assistant

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:53:31 GMT

Program Assistant undertakes a broad range of program-related administrative tasks, as well as opportunities for providing on-site assistance during executive education programs. This is an entry-level position with possibility for advancement.

Corporate and Foundation Relations Assistant

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:11:23 GMT

The Corporate and Foundation Relations Assistant supports the Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations in meeting Brookings’s corporate and foundation fundraising goals. The Assistant helps to organizes donor events and meetings, and has responsibility for data entry and information tracking. The Corporate and Foundation Relations Assistant will also work with several counterparts in similar positions throughout Development and the other Programs.

Corporate and Foundation Researcher

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:05:14 GMT

Responsible for researching corporate and foundation prospects and donors. Drafts research profiles, enters information into the database, and maintains tracking systems by extracting information from the database in a variety of ways. Works with individual giving research staff to coordinate research efforts and to maintain office-wide prospect and pipeline reports.

Manager of Special Projects, Centennial Campaign

Tue, 27 May 2008 09:53:50 GMT

Work with the Associate Vice President for Development/Campaign Director (AVP) to manage campaign activities and training. Work closely with the AVP to complete research on corporations and foundations in preparation for and in coordination with the campaign.

Development Assistant

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:23:30 GMT

Supports the Development Office with administrative assistance, including filing, data entry, and other clerical tasks. Processes gift paperwork and performs other duties as assigned.

Development Coordinator

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 12:10:19 GMT

Provide administrative support to the Associate Vice President for Development/Campaign Director (AVP), including scheduling meetings and coordinating communication flowing in and out of the office. Work closely with the AVP to carry out tasks helpful to the corporate and foundation relations team and campaign leadership. Responsible for coordination and communication related to the campaign.

Staff Assistant

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:41:03 GMT

Provides support to the Executive Office staff in the day-to-day operations of the office.

Director of Development

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:57:48 GMT

Develop and implement fundraising goals and strategies for the Economic Studies (ES) Program, focusing on gifts from individual donors and corporations. Manage the ES Program Leadership Committee. Coordinate fundraising activities with other Brookings research programs. Work under the direction of the VP and Director of Economic Studies, and in close coordination with ES staff and the Office of Development.

Research Aide (Temporary)

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:42:42 GMT

The Hamilton Project, an initiative of The Brookings Institution produces research and policy proposals on how to create a growing economy that benefits more Americans. The Hamilton Project’s economic strategy reflects a judgment that long term prosperity is best achieved by making economic growth broad-based, by enhancing individual economic security, and by embracing a role for effective government in making needed public investments.

In the past The Hamilton Project has released papers on such topics as education, health care reform, anti-poverty policy, energy policy, and fiscal stimulus. This summer The Hamilton Project will be releasing papers on infrastructure strategy including congestion pricing, air traffic control, spectrum allocation, and broadband.

The Hamilton Project seeks a motivated, energetic team player to serve as a Research Aide beginning in June and ending in mid- to late-August.

Research Assistant, Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:54:16 GMT

Undertakes research, programming simulation, and statistical assistance to designated scholar(s) in the Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform’s High Value Health Care Project.

Research Director, Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:54:44 GMT

Undertake research projects on a broad range of topics for the Engelberg Center on Healthcare Reform (ECHCR) with an initial emphasis on drug safety, FDA policy, and the generation of better evidence to improve health-care delivery. Write papers, policy briefs, and articles detailing findings; participate in the presentation of research findings both internally and externally. Design and manage research to be undertaken in collaboration with other institutions. Represent the Center at both internal and external events, and attending meetings with collaborating organizations. Work with Deputy Director (DD) on donor relations and proposal development.

Staff/Research Assistant

Mon, 05 May 2008 16:34:17 GMT

Responsibility for planning events and other Center on Children and Families (CCF) activities; database management; general office management for senior fellow; website updating; light research.

Director of Communications and Management

Wed, 14 May 2008 15:03:10 GMT

Responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive communications strategy for Economic Studies (ES) that includes marketing activities, branding/positioning strategy, web site presence, media/press and stakeholder outreach, event planning and publications production. Coordinates communications efforts with other ES staff and contractors involved in communications activities and the Brookings Office of Communications. Leads the program management team responsible for all operations in the Economic Studies (ES) Program supporting research, including Administration, Budget, Communications, Change Management, Development, and Special Projects.

Staff Assistant, Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform

Thu, 29 May 2008 15:26:48 GMT

Provides assistance to senior staff of the Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform (ECHCR). Assistance includes management of busy calendar and travel schedule, office management, and light research.

Research Assistant, Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:11:39 GMT

Undertakes research, programming simulation, and statistical assistance to designated scholar(s) in the Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform.

Senior Research Assistant/Editor, THP

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:08:43 GMT

Background:
The Hamilton Project (THP) produces research and policy proposals on how to create a growing economy that benefits more Americans. The Hamilton Project’s economic strategy reflects a judgment that long term prosperity is best achieved by making economic growth broad-based, by enhancing individual economic security, and by embracing a role for effective government in making needed public investments.

Basic Function:
Assist in developing and executing an overall policy agenda and policy strategy for The Hamilton Project (THP). Research potential policy areas and communicate with leading academics, policy makers and practitioners to support Policy Director in identifying promising potential topics for THP’s policy agenda. Assist with coordinating the work of outside academics and policy analysts to achieve policy goals. Coordinate The Hamilton Project (THP) production processes, edit THP discussion papers, liaise with THP authors, draft policy briefs, and coordinate work of research assistants and external production staff.

Events Coordinator, Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:47:54 GMT

In collaboration with the ECHCR Outreach Director, Events Manager and Center Manager, responsible for planning conferences, meetings and other events as assigned. Responsible for all aspects of event planning; manages all internal and external events, such as policy roundtables, conferences, public forums, and fundraising events. Also works closely with outside co-sponsors on all major events.

Senior Fellow

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:02:49 GMT

The Economic Studies Program at the Brookings Institution is accepting nominations for a scholar. All areas of economics will be considered, but special attention will be given to the following areas:
      - education policy
      - tax policy
      - social policy

The successful applicant will be a scholar of the highest stature to conduct research and policy analysis across a broad range of subjects relating to one of the above areas of study.

Brookings Research Fellowship

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 09:33:34 GMT

The Brookings Institution Research Fellowships
2008-2009

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Nomination Letter:	November 30, 2007
Applicaton:	February 1, 2008
Notification:	Mid-March 2008

Description

The Brookings Institution will award six resident fellowships for policy-oriented doctoral research. The fellowships are designed for candidates whose dissertation topics and career goals are directly related to public policy issues and thus to the major interests of the Institution. Fellows will conduct their research in affiliation with one of four participating Brookings research programs: Governance Studies, Foreign Policy Studies, Metropolitan Policy, and Global Economy and Development. Awards will go to scholars whose research will benefit from access to the data, opportunities for interviewing, and consultation with senior staff members afforded by the Brookings Institution and by residence in Washington, DC.

The 2008-2009 fellowships carry a stipend of $22,000, payable on a ten-month basis, for nine months of research in residence at Brookings and one month of vacation. Under the Tax Reform Act of 1986, most if not all of this stipend will probably be taxable income. Fellows are eligible to participate in the Institution's health insurance plan during the period of their appointment. Immediate family members may also be included under an extended plan. The Institution will provide up to $1,500 supplementary assistance for reimbursement of expenses for research-related travel, copying and other essential research requirements, plus access to a personal computer and the Institution's main server and networks. The fellows chosen will be expected to pursue their research at the Brookings Institution beginning on or about September 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.

Fellows are invited to participate in conferences and seminars hosted by Brookings during their stay and will have access to the research resources available to resident staff members. Fellows are also encouraged to present their progress to Brookings scholars, staff and other Brookings Research Fellows. Exceptional dissertations may be considered for publication by Brookings.

Procedure

Candidates must be nominated by the Chair or Director of their graduate department via e-mail notice addressed to brf@brookings.eduno later than November 30, 2007. Sponsorship by individual faculty members cannot substitute for the formal designation of the department. Nominations also may be mailed to:

Affiliate Program Coordinator
The Brookings Institution
1775 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20036

Departments should name no more than two nominees per Brookings research program. Each nominee may only be nominated to one program. Nomination notices should only include the nominee's name, e-mail address, mailing address, dissertation title, university and department name, and should specify the Brookings research program to which the nominee will apply. Click hereor see below for an example of a nomination letter.

By mid-December, Brookings will contact nominees directly with information regarding the application process. Nominees must submit their completed applications by February 1, 2008 in order to be considered candidates. Candidates will be notified of decisions on their applications in mid-March.

For more information about each Brookings Program, please visit our websites:

Governance Studies
Foreign Policy Studies
Metropolitan Policy
Global Economy and Development

Examples of recent research fellow dissertation topics include:

From Race to Color: Does Skin Color Hierarchy Transform Racial Classification?

Wal-Mart Welfare: The Role of Low-Wage Employers in American Antipoverty Policy.

From Democracy to Diversity: The Transformation of American Higher Education from World War I through the Cold War.

Economic Insecurity, Real and Imagined: The Perception and Management of Family Economic Risk.

The Courage of Our Convictions: How America Can Provide Democracy in the Middle East.

Sample Nomination Letter

I, Dr. John Doe, Chair of the Political Science Department at State University, nominate Susie Que to be a candidate for the Brookings Research Fellowship.

Susie is a Ph.D. student in my department; her dissertation title is The Role of Think Tanks in American Politics. She would like to be considered for a Research Fellowship in the Governance Studies Program.

Susie's mailing address is: 123 Main St., State University, State, 12345.
Her e-mail address is: student@state.university.edu
My e-mail address is: professor@state.university.edu

Visiting Fellowship: Brookings Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 13:52:58 GMT

About the Center: Established in 1998 as part of the Brookings Institution's Foreign Policy Studies program, the Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies (CNAPS) is a center for research and exchange on the compelling policy challenges facing the Northeast Asia region and U.S.-Asia relations. CNAPS features three program areas: a Visiting Fellowship which targets Northeast Asia's future political and opinion leaders; an active series of events on political, economic and security issues; and scholarly research and publication. Drawing on the Brookings Institution's long-standing ties to the region, CNAPS is a leading venue for transpacific policy dialogue as well as research and publication devoted to Northeast Asia.

The Center is directed by Dr. Richard Bush,a senior fellow in Brookings's Foreign Policy Studies program. Dr. Bush has extensive experience in both the executive and legislative branches of the United States government, most recently as chairman of the board and managing director of the American Institute in Taiwan under both the Clinton and Bush administrations. He also advised the then-Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Congressman Lee Hamilton, on Asian affairs; and has written and lectured extensively on Asian politics and policy.

A number of prominent scholars conduct Asia-related research at Brookings and are affiliated with the Center, including Ambassador Jeffrey Bader, the director of Brookings's John L. Thornton China Center, Dr. Jing Huang, Dr. Michael O'Hanlon, Dr. Barry Bosworth, and Dr. Ivo Daalder. A council of Asian and American advisors, headed by Ambassador Stapleton Roy, provides the Center with guidance and advice on policy and programmatic issues.

CNAPS Fellows Program: Each year, the Center hosts up to six Visiting Fellows from the Northeast Asia region. Fellows spend ten months (September-June) at the Center conducting individual research and collaborative activities, interacting with the U.S. policymaking community, and taking part in the rich array of policy seminars, roundtables, and discussions available at Brookings. The Brookings Institution's location and convening power give Visiting Fellows the opportunity to hear views from and interact with policy scholars and opinion leaders, the diplomatic community, U.S. government officials, journalists, and others. Visiting Fellows also have the opportunity to meet frequently with experts outside Brookings at nearby policy organizations and the major universities in Washington, D.C.

Fellows are drawn from mid- to senior ranks of the governments, think tanks, universities, media, and business communities in China, Hong Kong, Japan, Russia, South Korea and Taiwan. Following a competitive selection process in the spring, the Fellows take up residence at Brookings in early September. Fellows are eligible for a living stipend of up to $50,000, which is subject to U.S. taxation. Brookings will withhold taxes from Fellows' stipends according to U.S. tax guidelines.

Please refer to Application Information for details on the selection process. Questions not addressed on the Application Information page may be directed to Kevin Scott at kscott@brookings.edu.

Mr. Kevin Scott
Assistant Director
Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies
The Brookings Institution
1775 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Fax: 202.797.2485

Visiting Fellowship Application, Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 10:53:48 GMT

The Brookings Institution’s Northeast Asia Visiting Fellows program is a competitive, ten-month, mid-career residential fellowship that offers promising individuals from Northeast Asia the opportunity to carry out substantive research projects and interact with a wide range of actors in the Washington policy community, from U.S. government officials and foreign diplomats to journalists to scholars of U.S. Asian relations. Fellows usually receive a modest stipend and limited reimbursement for moving expenses and transportation to and from the United States.

Applicant Requirements

• Candidates for the program must be citizens of one of the following: China, Hong Kong, Japan, Russia, South Korea, or Taiwan.

• A Ph.D. in political science, international relations, economics, or a related discipline is preferred but not required.

• Applicants holding a Ph.D. should have 6-8 years of professional experience in one or more of the following fields: think tanks/academia, government, the media, or business, with practical or scholarly exposure to current political, economic, or security trends in the region.

• Applicants without a Ph.D. should have 12-14 years of professional experience in one or more of the fields listed above.

• Applicants with a professional interest in relations among Northeast Asian nations and in U.S. Northeast Asian relations are highly desirable; CNAPS tends to focus more on international issues than domestic ones.

• Applicants must have a demonstrated ability to conduct professional, in-depth research and deliver presentations in English.

Program Requirements

• Fellows must be available for a full-time affiliation with The Brookings Institution for the entire ten-month program (traditionally, the first Wednesday in September through June 30 of the following year; e.g., September 3, 2008-June 30, 2009).

• Fellows are required to research and write a working paper (minimum 8000 words) on an approved policy topic. Papers are due in final form at the end of the ten-month program; each Fellow will present his or her paper at a Brookings seminar in June.

• Each Fellow is encouraged to develop a topic for a presentation to be given at Brookings in the fall. The topic should be different from the Fellow’s research topic, and can include an earlier paper or presentation.

• Each Fellow is expected to be an active participant in the Brookings Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies and its activities, including but not limited to participating in regularly organized Visiting Fellow discussions and attending CNAPS Roundtables, seminars, presentations, press briefings, and other CNAPS and Brookings events.

• Fellows participate in a spring study trip to two or three U.S. cities, including New York. Fellows are expected to give short presentations on their research and engage in roundtable discussions with scholars at major universities and think tanks in each city. A similar but much shorter and more informal “team-building” trip is scheduled each fall.

Application Information

The application deadline for the 2008 2009 CNAPS Visiting Fellows Program is February 18, 2008. Applications should consist of five elements:

1. The applicant’s resume or curriculum vitae, listing professional and educational experience, and publications (noting publications in English);

2. A detailed research proposal for a “working paper” to be researched and written at Brookings during the Visiting Fellowship. This paper is considered to be the main product of the Visiting Fellowship, and the proposal is an important part of the application.

The Center particularly welcomes proposals with a U.S. policy component which would allow the Fellow to take fuller advantage of the resources and research opportunities available to him or her in Washington, D.C.

Candidates should submit a detailed working paper proposal with as part of the application. The proposal should be at least 3000 words (roughly six pages) and should include the following:

• A preliminary title and statement of the topic.

• A 1500-2000 word explanation of the problem or policy issue to be examined and the anticipated conclusion.

• A description of the paper’s organization and substantive components.

• A brief discussion of the analytical framework and research methods to be utilized.

• A statement of objectives to be met in researching this topic and completing this paper.

• An assessment of how the paper would contribute to the policy community’s understanding of the issue.

• An explanation of the impact that living in Washington would have on research of this topic.

3. Detailed written responses to the following questions:

• How would the CNAPS Visiting Fellows program, and more broadly your tenure at Brookings, advance your career?

• How would you use experiences you gain during your tenure at Brookings when you return to Northeast Asia? How would they contribute to your home institution and your work?

• Which organizations and individuals would you most like to have contact with during your CNAPS fellowship?

4. Two writing samples, in English, on topics related to the areas described above. Writing samples should be at least 2500 words each (roughly five single-spaced pages) and should not have been edited by a third party.

5. Letters of reference from three professional colleagues. Letters can be sent directly to Brookings by the authors or can be included in the application package.

Completed application materials should be mailed or e-mailed no later than February 18, 2008 to:

Mr. Kevin C. Scott
Assistant Director
Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies
The Brookings Institution
1775 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
Telephone: (1-202) 797 6307 / Fax: (1-202) 797 2485

Questions should be forwarded via e-mail to kscott@brookings.edu.

Doha Center Visiting Fellow

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:11:26 GMT

About the Brookings Doha Center:

Established in 2007, the Brookings Doha Center (BDC) is a Project of the Saban Center for Middle East Policy at the Brookings Institution and an integral part of the Brookings Institution's Foreign Policy program. The BDC is also affiliated with the Brookings Project on U.S. Relations with the Islamic World, with which it co-organizes the annual U.S.-Islamic World Forum in Qatar. The BDC is a leading venue for policy analysis relevant to policy makers from both the U.S. and Muslim states and communities, particularly in the Middle East. The BDC undertakes research on the socio-economic and geo-political issues facing Muslim majority states and communities. Based in Doha, Qatar, much work of the BDC research focuses on the Arab world in general and the Gulf states in particular. The BDC research program features three program areas: (i) Governance Issues, (ii) Human Development; and (iii) International Affairs/Security Studies.

BDC Management:

Mr. Hady Amr, Director of the Brookings Doha Center is also a Fellow at the Brookings Institution's Saban Center for Middle East Policy which is directed by Ambassador Martin Indyk. Ambassador Indyk previously served as U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Near East Affairs. Mr. Amr has two decades of experience working on Human Development—economic, social and political—with governments and NGOs across the Muslim world and has also written extensively on U.S. relations with the Muslim world, and served as a presidential appointee at the U.S. Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies.

An International Advisory Council of American and Muslim world advisors, chaired by H.E. Sheikh Hammad bin Jassim bin Jabr al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, and Strobe Talbott, President of the Brookings Institution, provides the Center with guidance and advice on policy and programmatic issues.

BDC Visiting Fellow Program:

Beginning in fall 2008, each year, the BDC will host up to three Visiting Fellows from the U.S. or the Muslim world. Visiting Fellows conduct individual research and collaborative activities, interacting with the U.S. policymaking community, and presenting at two policy seminars at the BDC. The BDC’s convening power gives Visiting Fellows the opportunity to share views with policy scholars and opinion leaders, university professors, diplomats, government officials, journalists, and others among the diplomatic community, including staff at the University of Qatar and the Qatar Foundation’s Education City. Visiting Fellows can expect to share views with the Doha-based international media which frequently contacts Brookings scholars for its broadcasts.

Following a competitive selection process, a Visiting Fellow will be expected to take up residence at the BDC for a three to six month period. Visiting Fellows are drawn from mid- to senior ranks of governments, think tanks, universities, and media from across the Arab world and broader Muslim world, and from the U.S.

Each Visiting Fellow is brought to the BDC with the express purpose of completing an analysis paper of 15,000-50,000 words that falls within one of the three areas of the Center’s work: (i) Governance Issues (e.g., analysis of media laws, constitutions, religion and society), (ii) Human Development (e.g., analysis of government and non-governmental policy in the areas of education, health, environment, business and economics); and (iii) International Affairs / Security Studies (e.g., analysis of security frameworks in the Gulf, the war in Iraq, Israeli-Palestinian affairs, etc.). All scholarship recipients will have to meet Brookings’ high standards for quality. Applicants must propose a topic that fits into the BDC’s area of research that would be of great interest to both U.S. and Muslim world policy makers.

It is anticipated that the primary language of drafts will be English. Final reports will be published in both English and Arabic. Successful applicants will have an MA, PhD or broad-based governmental or professional experience and the ability to write the highest quality analysis in English.

Fellowships are based at the BDC in Doha, Qatar. Visiting Fellows will receive a living stipend; coverage of travel to and from Doha; and two additional payments, one for successful completion of a satisfactory draft analysis paper and another for a final version of the paper. Because of the location of the BDC within Doha, a valid driver’s license is needed, as all BDC staff and fellows drive themselves to and from the BDC; a stipend is also provided for local car rental.

How to Apply:

Please submit the following three items to DohaCenter@brookings.edu :

· Resume (CV), including professional and educational experience, citizenship, and full contact information;

· A writing sample (5-20 pages), in English, on a relevant topic;

· A prospectus (2 pages) of the proposed research topic that

o would be of great interest to policy makers from both the U.S. and a number of countries from the Muslim world,

o would result in specific policy recommendations

o would be based on specific analytical research

Reference Number: Brookings Doha Center Visiting Fellowship

Salary: Commensurate with experience and productivity.

To Apply: Send resume, writing sample and prospectus to dohacenter@brookings.edu. Fax +974 422 7801

Mail: Email recommended, however mail possible to: The Brookings Doha Center, PO Box 22694, Doha, Qatar.

2009 Ford Foundation Visiting Fellowship

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:44:30 GMT

The Brookings Project on U.S. Relations with the Islamic World is seeking applications for the 2009 Ford Foundation Visiting Fellowship. Directed by Dr. Stephen Grand, the Visiting Fellows Program has provided a positive bridge of scholarship and understanding between researchers, policymakers, and the wider public in the U.S. and the Muslim world.

The Visiting Fellows Program is designed to bring the most knowledgeable and experienced analysts from Muslim communities and states to Washington. The intent of the program is to promote a positive dialogue between the U.S. and the Islamic world and generate a deeper understanding of the critical issues that face us together. Visiting Fellows will be expected to (1) participate in the various policy, research and outreach aspects of the Project, (2) research and write a monograph paper in consultation of the Project Director (to be completed before departure) related to the project's work, to be published by Brookings, and (3) interact with the Washington policy-making community. Brookings will provide a stipend, office space, computer resources, and full access to the Brookings Library. Brookings will not provide housing but will provide a contribution toward relocation expenses and will provide a letter to potential landlords confirming the fellowship arrangements.

Eligibility

Applicants should be talented journalists, policy analysts, academics, religious scholars, and other opinion leaders from the Islamic world. Qualified applicants should possess at least a university degree, with a higher degree preferred, and will have research and publishing experience. Fellows are expected to be in residence full-time at Brookings during their Fellowship and work full-time on their Fellowship research during the six-month period.

Brookings will assist Visiting Fellows in obtaining an exchange visitor visa.

Application Information

Applications should include:

1. A brief cover letter, which notes how the applicant learned of the Fellowship;

2. A C.V. including professional and educational experience, citizenship, and full contact information;

3. A 5-10 page writing sample, in English, on a relevant topic;

4. A 2-3 page prospectus of the proposed research topic for the period of the Fellowship;

5. Two reference letters, to be submitted to Brookings either directly by the referees or mailed in separate, sealed envelopes along with the application.

Due Date

There are two 2008 Ford Foundation Visiting Fellowships. The first round of applications is due July 31, 2008. The second round of applications is due September 30, 2008.

For more information on the Project on U.S. Relations with the Islamic World, please see our website: http://www.brookings.edu/projects/islamic-world.aspx

Todd G. Patkin Visiting Fellowship in Arab Democracy and Development

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:28:09 GMT

The Saban Center for Middle East Policy at The Brookings Institution is seeking applications for the 2008 Todd G. Patkin Visiting Fellowship in Arab Democracy and Development. The purpose of the Fellowship is to enhance the US-Arab policy dialogue on questions of regional reform, to inform the American policy debate on this issue, and to expose reformers from the Arab world to the Washington policy community. The Visiting Fellow will be hosted by the Middle East Democracy and Development (MEDD) Project. Directed by Tamara Cofman Wittes, Senior Fellow at the Saban Center at Brookings, the MEDD Project conducts research and analysis on political and economic reform in the Middle East, with a focus on U.S. policy.

During their four-month stay in Washington, D.C., Visiting Fellows will have the chance to interact with members of the Washington policy community and take advantage of the resources of the Brookings Institution. Brookings will provide round-trip, economy-class travel to Washington for the Fellow, a stipend, office space, research assistance, computer resources, and full access to the Brookings Library. Brookings will not provide housing, but will provide a contribution toward relocation expenses and will provide a letter to potential landlords confirming the fellowship arrangements.

Fellows will be expected to participate in the various policy, research, and outreach aspects of the Saban Center and to research and write a 15,000-25,000 word analysis paper in consultation with the Project Director. A first draft of the paper is to be completed before the Fellow’s departure. Fellows will be given the opportunity to present their research to Brookings scholars, as well as to the wider Washington policy community.

Eligibility

Applicants should be citizens or permanent residents of an Arab country and be actively engaged in political and economic reform issues as researchers, writers, advocates and/or practitioners. Qualified applicants will possess at least a university degree, with a higher degree preferred, and will have research and publishing experience.

Applicants must hold a valid passport, and must be able to obtain a J1 Visa and to read, write, and speak at a scholarly level in English.

Fellows are expected to be in residence full-time at Brookings during their Fellowship and work full-time on their Fellowship research during the four-month period.

Application Information

Applications should include:

A brief cover letter, which notes how the applicant learned of the Fellowship;
A C.V. including professional and educational experience, citizenship, and full contact information;
A 5-10 page writing sample, in English, on a relevant topic;
A prospectus of the proposed research topic for the period of the Fellowship;
Two reference letters, to be submitted to Brookings either directly by the referees or mailed in separate, sealed envelopes along with the application.

Applications for the 2009 Patkin Fellowship are due by October 15, 2008.

Please address any queries and forward completed application packages to:

Yinnie Tse

Assistant Director of Budget & Administration

Saban Center for Middle East Policy

The Brookings Institution

1775 Massachusetts Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20036

Fax: 202-797-2481

Email: ytse@brookings.edu

For more information on the Saban Center, please see our website:

http://www.brookings.edu/fp/saban/sabancenter_hp.htm

Development Officer, Foreign Policy program

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 18:07:55 GMT

Responsible for taking the lead on individual donors, creating and implementing a strategy to raise funds for the Foreign Policy program. Manages, prioritizes, and carries out FP fundraising activities to cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors. Provides support to FP Development Director for corporate, foundation, government, and other donors.

Assistant Director for Programs, Islamic World Relations

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:28:32 GMT

Under the supervision of the Director of the Project, the Assistant Director for Programs will develop and implement a unique and ambitious outreach initiative for the Project on U.S. Relations with the Islamic World. The Assistant Director for Programs will be responsible for devising and implementing a comprehensive outreach, communications, and partnership strategy for building an active network of policymakers and opinion leaders from the United States and the Muslim world working together to address common concerns. His/her responsibilities include planning and managing the annual U.S.-Islamic World Forum in Doha and related regional fora, as well as developing other dialogues, events and practical initiatives designed to educate and engage U.S. and Muslim world leaders. The Assistant Director for Programs will also have operational responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Project, which includes working with Saban Center staff on administration, budgeting, fundraising, and coordinating those efforts with Saban Center and FP requirements.

Assistant Director of Publications, Saban Center

Thu, 22 May 2008 15:52:11 GMT

Under the supervision of the Director and Director of Research of the Saban Center, edit, manage and develop all aspects related to Saban Center publications (excluding the publications of the Project on U.S. Relations with the Islamic World). Products include Analysis Papers, Middle East Memos and all electronic publications. The Assistant Director of Publications will work closely with the Director and Director of Research to ensure that the Saban Center delivers high quality publications to promote the work of its scholars.

Research Assistant, Latin America

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:11:49 GMT

Provide research assistance for Senior Fellow within Brookings’ Latin America Initiative. Research topics include U.S.-Latin America relations, Latin American politics, and security issues in the Western Hemisphere, particularly crime and violence.

Research Assistant, Senior Fellow Susan Rice

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:45:47 GMT

Provides research assistance for FP Senior Fellow Susan Rice, who is conducting with Graff a project on weak states and transnational security threats.

Development and Administrative Assistant

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:52:24 GMT

Provide support to the Saban Assistant Director of Development and Assistant Director of Budget and Administration in all development and operational activities.

Project Assistant, 21st Century Defense Initiative

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:39:14 GMT

Provides administrative assistance to the 21st Century Defense Initiative (21CDI), its staff and the Federal Executive Fellowship (FEF) program, and assists the Research Analyst/Project Manager in the daily operation of 21CDI.

Research Assistant, CUSE

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:52:40 GMT

Principally responsible for providing research and research coordination assistance for the Research Director of the Center on the United States and Europe (CUSE) and other Brookings scholars in the development of timely and quality research and publications on the international mission in Afghanistan; supports and takes part in the Brookings research agenda on Afghanistan under the guidance of the Research Director; occasionally performs administrative tasks for the Research Director and other scholars working on Afghanistan.

Senior Research Analyst

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:48:28 GMT

Responsible for drafting a chapter on poverty, state weakness and civil conflict for book project; contribute as needed to other aspects of book project. Supervise research staff for a project on global poverty, weak states and U.S. national security. Contribute to development of weak states threat matrix as time allows, specifically to development of proposed package of indicators (especially on 'conflict' section of the matrix).

Deputy Director and Fellow, Project on Internal Displacement

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:35:36 GMT

Directs research, and provides leadership, program guidance and administrative oversight on all areas of Project activity.

Project Manager, Cuba

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:05:55 GMT

Responsible for coordinating program, administrative and research activities for a major research project to determine the most effective US policies toward a Cuba in transition. The flagship activity will be a series of simulation exercises that bring together academic and policy experts, opinion leaders, and government officials from the US and elsewhere to work through policy options toward Cuba during this critical period.

Senior Research Analyst

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:04:52 GMT

Research Assistant, CNAPS

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:38:19 GMT

Perform in-depth research into primary and secondary sources on East Asian international relations for Senior Fellow / Director of the Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies (CNAPS); provide other assistance to Director as requested. Serve as primary coordinator for CNAPS Visiting Fellows program.

Senior Fellow, Brookings Latin America Initiative

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:00:17 GMT

Serve as Senior Fellow within Foreign Policy (FP) for the Latin America Initiative – a joint initiative between the Foreign Policy program and the Global Economy & Development program. Under the supervision of the Vice President of Foreign Policy and in coordination with the Latin America Initiative Director, conduct research and writing on policy relevant issues designed to stimulate and shape US re-engagement in Latin America and to inject an understanding of key issues driving policy and politics in Latin America into the development of U.S. policy. The broader Latin America Initiative will encompass critical policy areas in the region, including but not limited to the major Latin American economies (specifically Brazil and Mexico), U.S. policy toward a Cuba in transition, migration issues across the hemisphere, the spread of “black networks” of organized crime, and the political and economic implications of unmet expectations in the region. In addition to research and writing, the Senior Fellow would be expected to support the development of ideas, partnerships and donor base for an expanded Brookings Initiative on Latin America.

Senior Fellow, Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 15:20:50 GMT

Research Assistant

Fri, 09 May 2008 11:44:14 GMT

Provide research and administrative support to Brookings’s Energy & Environment Scholar and Senior Fellow.

Research Assistant

Thu, 22 May 2008 16:34:03 GMT

Provide research assistance and administrative support for Senior Fellow and Deputy Director for Foreign Policy. Research topics include U.S.-Latin America relations, global democracy promotion, and international human rights and the United Nations system. Administrative support involves a range of tasks to support the Senior Fellow's management responsibilities for the Foreign Policy program, Brookings' largest research program.

Senior Fellow, Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:12:59 GMT

Senior Fellow (FP) and Director of Research, Energy Security Initiative (ESI)

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 12:31:09 GMT

Provides scholarly leadership and conducts personal research in an area of relevance to ESI – a new Brookings initiative that will draw from Brookings five research programs to take a multi-disciplinary approach to the manifold challenges associated with sound energy policies. Brookings scholars will examine three key substantive aspects of energy security: economic, security and environmental. Governance and security arrangements that cut across all three major issue areas will also be examined. The initiative will be a multi-year program of applied policy research by Brookings scholars, in collaboration with scholars elsewhere and with other centers of expertise.

Program Coordinator, Brookings Doha Center

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 14:15:36 GMT

Responsible for coordinating a broad range of programmatic and administrative activities for the Brookings Doha Center (BDC), including assisting the Director with initial set-up and on-going operation of the Center and organizing of events, conferences, forums, and symposia. Conducts work in both English and Arabic.

Research Assistant, Brookings Doha Center

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 09:49:44 GMT

Provides research assistance and administrative support for the Brookings Doha Center (BDC) Director. Undertakes all work in English and Arabic as required. This position is based in Doha, Qatar.

Budget Administrator & Office Manager, Brookings Doha Center

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:23:10 GMT

Provides budget and financial administration of the Brookings Doha Center (BDC), including all expense and invoice processing. Manages office and ensures that basic office systems are functioning efficiently and serves as primary contact for all vendors.

Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Global Economy and Development

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:23:56 GMT

Provides all executive administrative support for the Vice President, including all internal and external scheduling and day-to-day support functions; manages the Vice President’s time and activities, including the flow of commitments; serves as a special assistant on various matters.

Research Assistant

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:40:02 GMT

Provides research support to scholars of the Global Economy and Development Program. Assists in the organization of meetings and events and related outreach activities of Global scholars.

Research Assistant, Wolfensohn Center

Tue, 13 May 2008 14:19:17 GMT

Provides analytic support to Senior Fellows, and conducts research on a range of international development, political and economic issues toward this end. Generates new conceptual frameworks to explore key global trends and prepares in-depth briefs about these frameworks to influence international development policy.

Deputy Director, Climate and Energy Economics

Tue, 13 May 2008 16:27:44 GMT

Develops and implements strategy for Climate and Energy Economics. Analyzes the current political situation within both the U.S. and international context on climate change policy developments and disseminates current Brookings research by Warwick McKibbin and Peter Wilcoxen to promote actionable policy solutions. Communicates with research community, NGOs, policymakers and external stakeholders to advance Brookings research recommendations. Leads and organizes climate change roundtables, briefings, and events to disseminate conclusions within policy community. Monitors climate change policy efforts and composes short articles and briefs drawing upon prior research and practical knowledge of current developments within climate change field. Works in coordination with Central Communications and Program Director of Communications on development of any congressional outreach strategy and implementation.

Research Assistant and Project Coordinator, Wolfensohn Center

Thu, 22 May 2008 16:24:13 GMT

Conducts research, organizes conferences, and provides general administrative support for the Wolfensohn Center for Development’s Assistant Director of Special Projects who oversees the Early Child Development initiative and the Water iniative.

Communications Associate

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:30:51 GMT

Working with Communications Director, coordinate and manage communications efforts, including development and implementation of public and private briefings and conferences, media engagement, Web communications, editing and writing of publications, and ongoing outreach to external stakeholders.

Senior Research Analyst, Wolfensohn Center

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:29:19 GMT

In conjunction with the Executive Director, oversees support research provided to high level policy makers by generating new conceptual frameworks/policy notes to explore key global trends and preparing in-depth briefs about these frameworks to influence international development policy. Disseminates these frameworks and policy notes to high level policymakers and general audiences via independent or co-authored publications.

Project Coordinator, Latin America Initiative

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:30:44 GMT

The coordinator will: (1) serve as the focal point for organizing and administering conferences, seminars, meetings, and special events for the Latin America Initiative and the Partnership for the Americas Commission; and (2) provide administrative coordination to initiative Director/scholar(s).

Staff Assistant, Wolfensohn Center

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:05:50 GMT

The Staff Assistant will assist the Wolfensohn Center Executive Director and staff with administrative needs relating to general office needs, research, travel, and financial processes and will provide direct administrative support to the Executive Director of the Wolfensohn Center.

Senior Fellow and Director, Brookings Africa Growth Initiative

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:10:28 GMT

The Brookings Institution is accepting nominations for the position of Senior Fellow and Director of the Brookings Africa Growth Initiative. The Director should be an expert of high stature and reputation who leads research and analysis across a range of subjects related to Africa; he/she should also be entrepreneurial and adept at developing partnerships throughout the region. Ideally, he/she possesses a deep understanding of the regional economics, governance, political landscape, and social policy issues, and has extensive relationships and networks among Africa’s policy community.

Senior Fellow and Director, Brookings Latin America Initiative

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:56:47 GMT

Senior Fellow (or Fellow), International Microeconomics

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 10:21:27 GMT

Senior Fellow (or Fellow), Macroeconomics

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 10:16:41 GMT

Senior Fellow (or Fellow), Latin America

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 10:24:19 GMT

Program Manager

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:42:02 GMT

Responsible for day-to-day financial and administrative coordination of Governance Studies in close consultation with the Director of Budget & Administration (DBA). Serve as primary support to DBA. Coordinate the affiliate, internship, and Brookings Research Fellow (BRF) programs and recruitments.

Development Officer

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:34:17 GMT

Raises restricted and unrestricted gifts from individual, corporate, foundation and government donors at all levels to support the Governance Studies (GS) research program in coordination with the vice president and director of GS, GS scholars, and appropriate central Development staff. Develops, manages and coordinates overall fundraising strategies for Governance Studies (GS). Helps design, launch, and manage the GS Program Leadership Committee (PLC). Supports the fundraising efforts of the GS Director and senior staff. Some travel required.

Assistant to the Vice President

Fri, 02 May 2008 09:35:16 GMT

Provide assistance and support to the Vice President and Director of Governance Studies.

Senior Fellow

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:47:01 GMT

The Governance Studies Program at the Brookings Institution is accepting applications for a Senior Fellow with a strong background in bureaucracy, executive administration, or presidential studies. In collaboration with other Brookings scholars, and under the supervision of the Vice President of Governance Studies, he or she will conduct scholarly research, writing, and outreach tasks for book-length publications and shorter policy pieces such as articles and opinion pieces in major newspapers. He/She will also conduct public and private discussions, raise money for research projects, and interact with the media.

Brown Center Director and Senior Fellow

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:22:28 GMT

The Brookings Institution is accepting applications for researchers with a strong background in education policy to serve as Director of the Brown Center on Education Policy. Under the supervision of the Vice President of Governance Studies, he or she will oversee and manage the Brown Center and hold an appointment as Senior Fellow in Governance Studies.

The Brown Center conducts research on a variety of topics in American education. Over the years, the Center has generated a body of work not only valuable to policymakers at all levels of government, but also relevant and accessible to a general audience, including parents, teachers, administrators, school board members, journalists, and taxpayers. Across the Institution, there is a wide range of education-related research that takes place, such as K-12 student achievement, academic standards and accountability, curricular reform, equity and access to higher education, labor force training, the link between educational attainment and earning power, training needs in a new digital economy, and achievement gaps among racial and ethnic groups, among other topics.

The Director will raise funds, coordinate education research, develop the overall strategy of the Center, oversee research and networking operations such as conferences and other events; and supervise the Brown Center staff and affiliates. In addition, the Director will conduct his/her own scholarly research, writing, and outreach tasks for book-length publications and shorter policy pieces such as articles and opinion pieces in major newspapers. He or she will interact with scholars in related areas such as Economic Studies and Metropolitan Studies and with the media through interviews, commentaries, and other appearances.

Brookings Center for Executive Education Internship

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 14:57:57 GMT

Brookings Center for Executive Education (BCEE) hires 1 intern for the fall, spring, and summer terms. BCEE prefers college juniors, seniors, or recent graduates with an interest in American government, political science, leadership training, business, or marketing. Students with interests in economics, American studies, or other social sciences are also encouraged to apply. Interns are required to work for a minimum of 12 weeks, 5 days per week.

BCEE conducts between 50 and 70 seminars and training programs annually for government officials and corporate and federal executives on a wide range of issues – from specific public policy issues to leadership training to understanding the nature of Congress and of the Washington political environment.

BCEE seeks applicants who have distinguished themselves with leadership positions, who are passionate about their work and who display the ability to take initiative and work independently with little supervision. Applicants should have good computer skills.

Interns provide vital assistance to staff members through a variety of tasks and projects such as assisting prior to and during programs, event planning, research projects, office support, and marketing and business development projects. Our department is dynamic and fast-paced; interns should be prepared to be in a challenging environment filled with many learning opportunities and new experiences.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to the contact listed below. Please indicate potential start and end dates of internship.

Marianne Makar
Director of Budget and Administration
Brookings Center for Executive Education
The Brookings Institution
1775 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Email: mmakar@brookings.edu

Fall 2008 Internship in The John L. Thornton China Center

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:17:41 GMT

The John L. Thornton China Center is seeking a part–time/full-time intern to assist with database maintenance, event planning and staffing, and other duties as required. We are looking for responsible, motivated individuals with the ability to multi-task efficiently with minimal supervision. Overall, the China Center internship is administrative in nature rather than research–oriented, though the individual may be asked to assist scholars. Ideally, the intern (preferably a current college junior or senior) will commit at least 20 hours per week from September 15 through December 19.

The John L. Thornton China Center is looking for a candidate who has:

a proven interest in Chinese political, social and economic issues, as well as U.S. foreign policy in the region;
work experience and academic background related to China;
solid professional writing ability and internet research skills;
a professional demeanor;
familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access and the willingness to undergo additional training if necessary
some Mandarin Chinese language ability (desirable but not required);

While the internship is unpaid, the intern will gain broad exposure to the day-to-day management of an exciting research program at the nation's preeminent think tank. He or she will also have the opportunity to attend various Foreign Policy Studies round-tables, press briefings and public forums. In addition, he or she will gain valuable skills in a collegial and relaxed work environment.

We are accepting applications until August 11, 2008. Please send a cover letter, resume, and 1–3 letters of reference to Elizabeth Brooks (e–mail: ChinaCenter@brookings.edu or fax: 202.797.2485)

Fall 2008 Internship in Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:25:41 GMT

The Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies is seeking one full- or part-time program intern to assist Center staff, ideally beginning in September 15 through December 19, 2008. This internship is unpaid. Intern will primarily assist with program activities, including providing administrative support for our Asia fellows program, proofreading/editing papers, and organizing and staffing our many seminars, roundtables and conferences. Overall, CNAPS internships are largely programmatic, and not research-oriented.

The Center is looking for a candidate with the following skills and interests:

an interest in Northeast Asia political, security and economic issues and U.S. foreign policy in the region;
experience or knowledge in event-planning;
work experience or academic background related to the Asia region;
solid professional writing ability and internet research skills;
ability to proof-read and edit detailed English-language publications;
an ability to commit at least three full days or 24 hours a week to working at the Center; and
familiarity with Word, Excel, Access;
knowledge in Taiwanese is a plus but not mandatory.

The Center relies heavily on interns to support a full plate of programs and activities. We are looking for responsible, motivated individuals with the ability to multi-task efficiently and with minimal supervision.

We are accepting applications July 8 – August 15, 2007. Only those who are qualified for an interview will be contacted. Please send a resume, short writing sample (3-5 pages), and contact information for 1-3 references to Ms. Jiyoung Song via e-mail: jsong@brookings.edu.

Ms. Jiyoung Song
Senior Research Assistant
Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies
The Brookings Institution
1775 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Fax: 202.797.2983

Fall 2008 Research Internship with Ivo Daalder

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:43:34 GMT

Position Description

The intern will provide research and administrative support to Ivo Daalder. Ideally, the intern will commit at least 15-20 hours per week from September 15 through December 19, 2008. Principal duties and responsibilities will be to:

(a) undertake research into issues of nuclear non-proliferation, US foreign policy decision-making and globalization

(b) contribute to reports, papers and briefing memos;

(d) assist with the organization of seminars, conferences and meetings;

(e) undertake other related activities assigned, including administrative tasks.

Qualifications

· Working toward a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in relevant field, i.e. political science, history, international relations

· Superior writing and research skills

· Familiarity with presidential decision-making and the National Security Council

· English fluency (verbal and written); other language skills a plus

· Adaptability, professionalism and capability of working independently and as part of a team

· Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, database experience and the willingness to undergo additional training if necessary

Expected Skills and experiences to be gained

· Enhanced research and analytical skills in the area of U.S. foreign policy decision-making

· Sharpened writing skills relevant to policy-makers and practitioners

· Greater knowledge of the National Security Council and issues of nuclear non-proliferation

· Skills in event organization and planning

· Being a part of an organization well-known in the field of foreign policy and having exposure to experts and cutting-edge research on a range of international issues

Please send a resume and cover letter no later than August 5, 2008 to Jeffrey Gelman at jgelman@brookings.edu. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Fall 2008 Internship for the Brookings-Bern Project on Internal Displacement

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:33:53 GMT

The intern will provide research support to the Project on Internal Displacement, which supports the mandate of the Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General on the Human Rights of Internally Displaced Persons. Principal duties and responsibilities will be to:

(a) undertake research into issues of internal displacement, in support of particular research projects and activities being undertaken by the Project;

(b) contribute to reports, papers and briefing memos;

(d) serve as rapporteur at Project meetings and events;

(e) assist with the organization of seminars in the US and abroad on internal displacement; and

(f) undertake other related activities assigned by the Project.

Qualifications

· Working toward a Master’s degree in relevant field, i.e. forced migration, human rights, international relations

· Superior writing and research skills

· Familiarity with issues of internal displacement

· English fluency (verbal and written); other language skills a plus

· Adaptability, professionalism and capability of working independently and as part of a team

Expected skills and experience to be gained

· Enhanced research and analytical skills on human rights and humanitarian issues

· Sharpened writing skills relevant to policy-makers and practitioners

· Greater knowledge of issues of internal displacement, humanitarian issues and the UN system

· Advocacy and networking skills

· Exposure to policy development at international, regional and national levels

· Skills in event organization and planning

· Being a part of an organization well-known in the field of foreign policy and having exposure to experts and cutting-edge research on a range of international issues

Please send a resume and cover letter to:
Erin Bourgois, ebourgois@brookings.edu
Only those considered will be contacted.