Senior Fellow - Middle East Program

Center for Strategic and International Studies, Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

12 Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Vacation leave

Job summary

Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) seeks a full-time senior fellow for the Middle East Program. Under the Program Director, you will advance a broad intellectual agenda and maintain high-level scholarship in a fast-paced environment.

You will work on multiple projects, respond to ad-hoc requests from media, donors, and stakeholders, and support day-to-day program management, while developing your own initiatives aligned with the program’s pillars.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Middle Eastern Studies, International Affairs, Political Science, or a related field is required.
• At least 10 years of professional and research experience in Middle Eastern affairs.
• Minimum of two years’ experience studying or working in the Middle East.
• Demonstrated understanding of the policy process in the United States and abroad.
• Ability to conduct research in at least one regional language (Arabic, Hebrew, or Persian).
• Proven success with grant proposals and fundraising.
• Track record of research, writing, and clear communication about the Middle East.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key advisor to the Middle East Program Director on policy and develop a robust research agenda.
• Contribute to thought leadership and strategic guidance for the program.
• Conceptualize and execute original research projects, individually or with the Director.
• Produce influential reports, book chapters, journal articles, and briefings.
• Develop new funding opportunities in collaboration with the Director.
• Engage media, policymakers, donors, and scholars to provide insights.

Skills

Oral communication

Policy analysis

Research leadership

Grant proposals

Mentoring staff

Event planning

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Middle Eastern Studies / International Affairs / Political Science

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 275 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.

The Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) unpacks the complex dynamics of the region’s emerging order through the “Middle East Emerging Order Initiative” founded on four strategic pillars focused on key diplomatic, economic, security, and stabilization trends in the region.

The CSIS Middle East program is currently seeking candidates for a full-time, paid senior fellow. Under the supervision of the Middle East Program Director, the senior fellow will contribute to and sustain a broad intellectual agenda in accord with the strategic pillars of the program and maintain a high level of scholarship in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The senior fellow will work on several projects simultaneously, respond to ad-hoc requests from various stakeholders (media, donors and external stakeholders) and support on the day-to-day management of the program. They will need to be a team player and contribute to the broader work of the program, as well as develop their own initiatives that advance the program’s strategic pillars.

CSISstaffmostly work downtown at our office in DC.All candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy and Research Leadership

• Servesas a key adviser to theMiddle East Program Director onMiddle East policy,including byhelping to develop a robust research agenda on key diplomatic, economic, security, and stabilization trends in the region
• Contributes to thought leadership and strategic guidance for the Middle East Program
• Conceptualizes, develops, and executes original research projects, both individually and in collaboration with the Director
• Produces in depth and influential reports, book chapters, journal articles, commentaries, and other written materials

Outreach and Engagement

• Develops new funding opportunities in collaboration with the Director
• Engages with the news media, policymakers,corporate stakeholders,the public, and other scholars to provide insight into areas of expertise
• Plays a leadership role in convening expert groups, moderating discussions, and representing the CSIS Middle East Program publicly
• Provides proactive and creative mentorship andsupport for personnel management ofprogram staff

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

• A master’s degree in Middle Eastern Studies, International Affairs, Political Science, or a related fieldrequired
• At least 10 yearsof professional and research experience in Middle Eastern affairs
• A minimum of two years’ experience studying or working in the Middle East
• Demonstrated understanding of the policy process in the United States and abroad
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research in at least one regional language (Arabic, Hebrew, or Persian)
• Demonstrated success with grant proposals and fundraising
• A record of research, writing, and communicating about the Middle East in clearly understandable terms
• Superior oral communication and briefingskills and professional poise
• Demonstrated success working in highly collaborative, team-based environments, with a commitment to professional development and mentoring
• Experience planning and leading events and/or conferences
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills,attention todetail, andtime management skills

OUR BENEFITS

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance Short-term and long-term disability
• 403(b) for retirement planning
• Tuition Assistance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Vacation leave

Salary Range

$135,000—$165,000 USD

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

_Equal Opportunity Employer._