Researcher

International Institute for Non-Aligned Studies; India; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Publication credits

Flexible, research-driven environment

Exposure to global diplomacy

Job summary

International Institute for Non-Aligned Studies (IINS) invites applications for the position of Researcher in International Affairs & Global South. The role supports research on international relations, development policy, human rights, and issues concerning the Global South and Non-Aligned countries.

Responsibilities include conducting qualitative research, drafting policy briefs and analytical articles, and supporting projects on the Non-Aligned Movement and multilateral institutions for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Development Studies, Law
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Prior experience with think tanks, academic research, policy institutions, NGOs, or media is an advantage
• Interest in global governance, human rights, development policy, and South–South cooperation

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative and desk-based research on international affairs, geopolitics, development, and humanitarian issues
• Draft research papers, policy briefs, background notes, and analytical articles
• Support ongoing projects related to the Non-Aligned Movement, Global South cooperation, and multilateral institutions
• Assist in data collection, fact-checking, and synthesis of reports for international audiences
• Monitor global developments and contribute insights for publications, events, and dialogues

Skills

Research

Writing

Analytical skills

Independent work

Policy analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Development Studies, Law

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

We’re Hiring | Researcher (International Affairs & Global South)

International Institute for Non-Aligned Studies (IINS) is inviting applications for the position of Researcher, to support its work on international relations, development policy, human rights, and issues concerning the Global South and Non-Aligned countries.

Role Overview

The Researcher will contribute to policy research, analytical reports, briefing notes, and publications aligned with IINS’s mandate as an international think tank

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative and desk-based research on international affairs, geopolitics, development, and humanitarian issues
• Draft research papers, policy briefs, background notes, and analytical articles
• Support ongoing projects related to the Non-Aligned Movement, Global South cooperation, and multilateral institutions
• Assist in data collection, fact-checking, and synthesis of reports for international audiences
• Monitor global developments and contribute insights for publications, events, and dialogues

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Development Studies, Law, or related fields
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Prior experience with think tanks, academic research, policy institutions, NGOs, or media is an advantage
• Interest in global governance, human rights, development policy, and South–South cooperation

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with an international policy think tank
• Exposure to global research, diplomacy, and multilateral policy frameworks
• Flexible and research-driven working environment
• Opportunity for publication credits and professional growth