Senior Fellow, Middle East Integration & Europe-Gulf Forum

Atlantic Council; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

In-office in Washington, DC

Job summary

Atlantic Council in Washington, DC seeks a Resident Senior Fellow for the Project on Middle East Integration. Lead research agenda, recruit and manage Nonresident Senior Fellows, and oversee programming and engagements while representing the project to government, donors, and media.

Based in the United States, this role requires leadership, fundraising, and policy expertise. The position collaborates across Europe Gulf Forum activities and reports to SMESI leadership, with a competitive

Qualifications

• Extensive background in Middle East studies, political science, international relations, or related field.
• Ten+ years of experience in US government, NGO, or think tank roles relevant to regional integration.
• Proven track record of success in managing and leading policy and research teams.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and decision‑making skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Knowledge of the regional political landscape, especially as it relates to regional integration.
• Excellent research and writing skills in English in both long and short formats.
• Able to work independently on project outputs.
• Professional experience interacting with civil society groups and government officials.
• Must have strong project management and personnel administration skills, and experience managing multiple complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Intellectual Leadership: Lead the Project's research and programming agenda and represent it through speaking engagements and conferences.
• Development: Build and sustain funding from diverse sources to ensure long-term research activities.
• Outreach/Communications: Act as the primary external representative and enhance visibility and impact.
• Europe-Gulf Forum: Lead for Europe-Gulf policy issues and coordinate Forum events and related outputs.

Skills

Middle East studies

International relations

Policy leadership

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

English writing

Independent work

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Job description

Atlantic Council in Washington, DC seeks a Resident Senior Fellow for the Project on Middle East Integration. Lead research agenda, recruit and manage Nonresident Senior Fellows, and oversee programming and engagements while representing the project to government, donors, and media.

Based in the United States, this role requires leadership, fundraising, and policy expertise. The position collaborates across Europe Gulf Forum activities and reports to SMESI leadership, with a competitive