Total 3 job vacancies by The International Institute For Strategic Studies (asia) Ltd

The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) is the world’s leading independent authority on global security issues, providing information and analysis on a wide range of international security and political risk questions. The Institute conducts research on the problems of conflict, however caused, that may have a significant military dimension, and analyses international trends, including economic developments, which may have strategic implications.

The IISS, headquartered in London and with international offices in Bahrain, Germany, Singapore, and the United States, is seeking to appoint a Research Analyst to contribute to the work of the Cyber Power and Future Conflict (CPFC) Programme. While the CPFC programme is based in Singapore, its research is global. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals in the early stages of a career in the field of cyber policy and international relations.

This role reports to the Senior Fellow for Cyber Power and Future Conflict, but the successful candidate will work jointly with colleagues in the CPFC team and in other IISS offices.

Responsibilities:

• Undertaking detailed research into projects led by the CPFC Research Fellows
• Producing original, authoritative research on relevant topics for IISS publications, including developing smaller designated research projects independently
• Collection and assessment of data for IISS publications and CPFC databases
• Supporting corporate engagements including IISS member briefings, consultancy reports, and programme administration

Requirements:

Skills

• Expertise in international cyber policy and the way in which governments, their national security agencies and their armed forces plan for and use cyber capabilities
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Data collection and analysis
• Events management
• Fully competent in written and spoken English, and preferably one other language

Educational qualification

• Preferably a postgraduate degree in related studies

Remuneration:

The successful candidate would ideally be able to start by 1 July 2024. This position is for a fixed term of 2 years and may be considered for renewal at the end of the contract. The salaries offered will be competitive and will be accompanied by benefits including health and life insurance. More information about the IISS can be found at www.iiss.org.

Application:

Candidates should submit two documents with their applications: a cover letter, explaining suitability for the role in 1 page; and a Curriculum Vitae or resume.

Due to the expected volume of applications, only those applicants selected for interview will receive a reply following the acknowledgement email. The IISS is an equal opportunities employer.

The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) intends to hire a full-time Senior Fellow for IISS Senior Fellow for Nuclear Arms Control, Non-Proliferation and Disarmament, based at IISS-Asia in Singapore. The selected candidate will report to the Executive Director of IISS-Asia and will lead the Institute’s research on Nuclear Arms Control, Non-Proliferation and Disarmament.

The IISS is the world’s leading authority on international conflict and geopolitical trends. It is international in its composition, perspective and reach. The Institute provides objective facts and independent analysis for its core audiences in government, the private sector, and the expert and opinion-forming communities. Summits convened by the IISS facilitate intergovernmental consultations, while its research helps companies to understand political risk and its publications shape the international strategic debate.

Key duties and responsibilities will include:

• Conducting policy-relevant research on global nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation and arms-control issues, and contributing analysis to and working closely with other relevant IISS regional and thematic research programmes;
• Devising a programme of work on global nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation and arms-control and fundraising to support that work in Singapore and internationally;
• Briefing IISS corporate partners, governments, and the expert and opinion forming communities on global nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation and arms-control issues in the region and beyond;
• Engaging other relevant international experts as part of the programme; and
• Contributing generally to an informed international strategic debate on global nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation and arms-control policies.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic individual, with an entrepreneurial bent, able to take on a wide variety of tasks with tact and efficiency. The position will suit a person with strong intellectual qualifications, a background in policy-relevant research, professional writing skills, an international outlook and an established record of accomplishment in government, the ‘think tank’ community and/or business. The Senior Fellow must have proven specialist knowledge of global nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation and arms-control policies and may have professional knowledge of regional languages.

The post will be available from summer 2024 and offered on a full-time, fixed-term contract initially for a period of 3 years. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with knowledge and skills, accompanied with mandatory contributions and a private medical benefits package. More information about the IISS can be found at www.iiss.org.

Application

Applications should include a cover letter highlighting the skills the candidate would bring to the IISS, a CV and list of references, and should be submitted by 21 March 2024. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide a writing sample and to make a presentation as part of the selection process.

Due to the expected volume of applications, only those applicants selected for interview will receive a reply following the acknowledgement email. The IISS is an equal opportunities employer.

The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) is the world’s leading independent authority on global security issues, providing information and analysis on a wide range of international security and political risk questions. The Institute conducts research on the problems of conflict, however caused, that may have a significant military dimension, and analyses international trends, including economic developments, which may have strategic implications. The Institute convenes high-level conferences – such as the annual IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore – that bring together government officials, recognized experts, opinion-formers and business leaders at the most senior level, in order to enhance diplomatic exchanges and to enable the crafting of more effective policy on strategic matters.

The IISS, headquartered in London and with international offices in Bahrain, Germany, Singapore, and the United States, is seeking to appoint a Research Analyst to contribute to the work of the Cyber Power and Future Conflict Programme. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals in the early stages of a career in the field of cyber policy and international relations.

This role reports to the Senior Fellow for Cyber Power and Future Conflict, but the successful candidate will work jointly with colleagues in other IISS offices.

The candidate will have expertise in international cyber policy and the way in which governments, their national security agencies and their armed forces plan for and use cyber capabilities. Ideally, the candidate will have formal qualifications, preferably at Master’s level, in related studies. Responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking detailed research into topics related to the Cyber Power and Future Conflict programme.
• Producing original, authoritative research on relevant topics for IISS publications, including developing smaller designated research projects independently.
• Collection and assessment of data for IISS publications and databases by the Cyber Power and Future Conflict programme.
• Supporting corporate engagements including IISS member briefings, consultancy reports, and programme administration.

Candidates must be fully competent in spoken and written English, and will preferably possess a working knowledge of at least one regional language. As research will be conducted in both English and Chinese/Mandarin, strong Chinese language skills are desirable.

Remuneration

This position is for a fixed term of 2 years and may be considered for renewal at the end of the contract. The salaries offered will be competetive and will be accompanied by benefits including health and life insurance. More information about the IISS can be found at www.iiss.org.

Application

Candidates should submit two documents with their applications: a cover letter, explaining their suitability for the role in one page or less; and a Curriculum Vitae or resume, not exceeding two pages.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 9 July 2023.

Due to the expected volume of applications, only those applicants selected for interview will receive a reply following the acknowledgement email. The IISS is an equal opportunities employer.