[NYC-L] job (fwd)

[Erkanda Bujari]

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Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2001 11:01:59 -0400
From: John Micgiel <jsm6 at columbia.edu>
To: Othereurope <othereurope at columbia.edu>
Subject: job




Research Associate - Democracy
      Council on Foreign Relations
      Washington, D.C.

Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations is a leading nonprofit
membership organization, research center, and publisher, with headquarters
in NY, offices in Washington, D.C., and programs nationwide.  It is
dedicated to increasing America’s understanding of the world and
contributing ideas to U.S. foreign policy.  The Council’s 3800+ members are
the leading scholars and practitioners in international affairs and foreign
policy.  The Council also publishes Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal
on global issues.  The Council is host to the widest possible range of
views, but an advocate of none.

Like the great universities, foundations, and other think tanks, the
Council aims to enhance the quality of study and debate on world issues,
develop new generations of leaders, and help meet international challenges
by generating concrete ideas.

The Council’s Studies Department is one of the country’s largest foreign
policy think tanks, with a widely respected and influential research staff
of over 65 Fellows.  The department maximizes the impact of its Fellows’
research by concentrating on the interlinked issues that shape the
international agenda, emphasizing in particular three areas - rethinking
national security, international economics, and Asia.  The Studies
department’s aim is to produce insights into international affairs and U.S.
foreign policy through its research, programs, and publications.

The Research Associate will work out of the Washington, D.C. office, under
the direction of a Senior Fellow in the Studies Program.  The major
responsibilities of this position will include (but are not limited to):

I.  Administrative Responsibilities:

  •  Coordination of Events:  including arranging mailings, preparing
invitations; travel arrangements, scheduling; corresponding with speakers
and presiders; helping to prepare background papers and materials for
distribution; and providing other logistical support
  •  Budgets and Finances:  including preparing budgets and tracking
monthly statements; monitoring grant information and writing reports and
requests; creating and updating Excel spreadsheets, and preparing vouchers
for reimbursement
  •  Office Administration:  including answering telephones;
correspondence;  filing; responding to requests for information

II.  Research/Writing Responsibilities:

  •  Researching specific areas as requested by the Fellow.  Tracking news
and data sources on major international issues.
  •  Handling writing assignments, including rapporteuring at meetings,
summarizing research findings, and business writing

Preferred Qualifications:

  •  BA or MA in International Relations, Economics and Development
  •  1 year related experience
  •  Strong organizational skills and ability to work within deadlines
  •  Excellent computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, and
the Internet
  •  Strong proofreading skills;  Editing skills preferred
  •  Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  •  Ability to work independently or on a team

Salary:  High twenties to low thirties, based on education and experience

FOR MORE INFO & TO APPLY: please link to the following website:
<http://www.WashingtonNetworkGroup.com/jobs/jp010403.htm>