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Reference: 90807

Date Added: 14 November 2023
Closing Date: 26 November 2023

Job Title: Researcher

Working For: Coalition for Global Prosperity

Location: London

Salary: £32,000 - 36,000

Length of Contract: Permanent

Job Details

Please see our website for the full details of this role. 

Responsibilities

  • Contribute research and written work to CGP’s policy reports on key foreign policy, defence and development topics.
  • Produce literature reviews on key areas of international development and foreign policy.
  • Provide research support:
  • Draft thorough literature reviews around given subjects
  • Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis
  • Assist with proofreading and ensuring consistent tone and messaging throughout reports.
  • Coordinate the logistics behind publishing and disseminating reports: liasing with external suppliers including printers and designers. As well as organising public and private report launches in Westminster.
  • Organise and attend CGP’s parliamentary delegation visits to Washington DC where parliamentarians will meet with their counterparts in Congress and the Senate, alongside other key US stakeholders.
  • Organise CGP’s Parliamentary Caucus’ Westminster event series, bringing together parliamentarians and key stakeholders from defence, international development and foreign affairs.
  • Support the wider work of the research team including CGP’s high-level retreats and CGP’s cross-party parliamentary candidates programme.
  • Work closely with colleagues across the organisation to provide general research support and briefings as required.

Person specification:

Essential:

  • Knowledge and interest in international relations and UK foreign policy. Some knowledge of international development policy would also be beneficial.
  • Knowledge and interest in UK politics and current affairs.
  • Either a degree in a relevant subject or experience working in a research role.
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills, able to balance various priorities with competing deadlines effectively.
  • Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills.
  • Experience producing in depth research either through studies or work.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Desirable:

  • Experience organising parliamentary events.
  • Experience working in Westminster including at a think tank or within a parliamentary office.

Closing Date: 26 November 2023

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews will be held the w/c 4th December.

Application Details

To apply, please send a copy of your CV with a cover letter clearly outlining how you meet the requirements for this role to work@coalitionforglobalprosperity.com before the closing date on Sunday 26th November.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all persons regardless of their sex; religious or philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

Website: https://www.coalitionforglobalprosperity.com/

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