International Affairs Analyst

Hubstaff; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 293,000 - 368,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international consultancy is seeking experienced international affairs analysts to provide insights into global events and policies. Candidates should have an advanced degree in international policy or national security, alongside 8 years of professional expertise in the field. Responsibilities include analyzing complex international issues, conducting thorough research, and preparing reports for governmental and corporate clients. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to significant geopolitical discussions and proposals.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of professional experience in relevant international issues.
• Strong knowledge of international policy and socioeconomic landscape.
• Experience leading major research projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the international situation and related documents.
• Collect data from various reliable sources.
• Provide balanced accounts and necessary presentations.

Skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Research tools proficiency

Education

Advanced degree in international policy or national security

Tools

Qualitative research tools

Quantitative research tools

Job description

In recent years, the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Russo-Ukrainian war and other regional unrest have escalated global uncertainties and geopolitical risks, impacting the peace, stability and development of the world. In this background, it is important to apprehend the implications of these issues on other countries and regions. We are recruiting well-informed international affairs analysts to provide valuable insights into global hotspots and latest events all around the world, and present corresponding reports and papers to international corporations and government officials.

Responsibilities

• Keep abreast of the changing international situation and have the ability to analyze the recent events, policy and official documents pertaining to assigned topics from the global perspective
• Collect useful data and resources from a wide range of channels, such as official websites, news reports, historical documents, academic papers and books, and other reliable channels
• Complete appointed tasks and elaborating issues
• Delve into critical policies, statements and trends
• Provide a balanced account of what happened and put forward advice as required
• Make necessary presentations for research projects

Requirements and qualifications

• Advanced degree in international policy, national security, or other relevant fields; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least 8 years of professional experience on relevant issues, previous experience as the lead on major research project is given priority
• Intimate knowledge of complicated international policy and socioeconomic landscape
• Proficient in using application software and qualitative / quantitative research tools
• Strong skills in writing, analysis, presentation, and communication