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/