Research Coordinator

Center for Multilateral Strategy and Diplomacy (CMSD); Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The Center for Multilateral Strategy and Diplomacy (CMSD) is seeking a committed and globally minded Research Coordinator for a part-time, unpaid leadership role. The position involves overseeing research interns, supporting their development, and aligning content with CMSD’s international vision. Ideal for recent graduates interested in international relations, this role offers leadership experience and networking opportunities in diplomacy and global affairs.

Benefits

Certificate of appointment

Performance-based recommendation letter

Portfolio of published work

Mentorship exposure

Opportunity to build networks in the field

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates should have strong leadership, communication, and writing skills.
• Prior experience managing teams or working in policy research will be considered an asset.
• Candidates should have a strong interest in international relations and global governance.

Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and support a team of research interns.
• Guide research topic selection and ensure quality of written content.
• Coordinate with editorial and design teams for publication and outreach.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Writing

Education

Senior student or recent graduate in international relations, political science, public policy, or related fields

Job description

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The Center for Multilateral Strategy and Diplomacy (CMSD) is looking for a highly committed and globally minded Research Coordinator to oversee our research intern cohort. This is a part-time, unpaid leadership opportunity ideal for someone with a strong interest in international relations, global governance, and youth-led diplomacy.

As Research Coordinator, you will play a vital role in CMSD’s mission to promote inclusive strategic thinking and international cooperation. You will help manage a team of research interns, support the development of their work, and collaborate with the editorial and social media teams to align content with CMSD’s global vision.

The Center for Multilateral Strategy and Diplomacy (CMSD) is looking for a highly committed and globally minded Research Coordinator to oversee our research intern cohort. This is a part-time, unpaid leadership opportunity ideal for someone with a strong interest in international relations, global governance, and youth-led diplomacy.

As Research Coordinator, you will play a vital role in CMSD’s mission to promote inclusive strategic thinking and international cooperation. You will help manage a team of research interns, support the development of their work, and collaborate with the editorial and social media teams to align content with CMSD’s global vision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, mentor, and support a team of research interns
• Guide research topic selection and ensure quality of written content
• Co-develop and review blogs, commentaries, and research briefs
• Coordinate with editorial and design teams for publication and outreach
• Ideate for CMSD’s social media content from a research perspective
• Participate in planning sessions for thematic series and public engagement
  

What You’ll Gain:

• Leadership experience in a globally focused, youth-led think tank
• Certificate of appointment and performance-based recommendation letter
• Portfolio of published work and mentorship exposure
• Opportunity to build networks in the field of diplomacy and global affairs
• Experience contributing to strategic and editorial direction
  

Who We’re Looking For:

Ideal candidates are senior students or recent graduates in international relations, political science, public policy, or related fields with strong leadership, communication, and writing skills. Prior experience managing teams or working in policy research will be considered an asset.

If you’re passionate about diplomacy, multilateral cooperation, and youth-driven change, we’d love to hear from you. Moving on, you might be contacted via LinkedIn or WhatsApp for a brief interview.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Think Tanks

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