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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.