Internship - European Council on Foreign Relations - France

The Policy Fellow will undertake research and develop analysis and recommendations on key political, socio-economic and security issues related to EU policies towards the MENA region. With a strong focus on policy innovation, they will be part of ECFR’s advocacy effort to build coalitions and develop relevant networks. This Policy Fellow in particular will build networks in the MENA Policy community in Paris, France and perhaps also in Brussels, Belgium; and will be expected to help oversee certain MENA Programme projects and activities including the work of specific Visiting Fellows. Responsibilities will be assigned in accordance with strategic priorities as they evolve.

The post will be in ECFR’s Paris Office, France, unless determined otherwise. The Policy Fellow will report directly to the Head of MENA Programme with additional input from the Director and the Editor, as appropriate. A system of peer review ensures active engagement of all policy fellows across the organisation.

Responsibilities
- Undertake relevant research.
- Write reports and policy briefs as well as shorter commentaries, blog posts and media pieces.
- Identify and liaise with relevant external contacts and ECFR Council members.
- Represent ECFR externally.
- Contribute to the the formulation of the programme’s strategy and work plan, and help ensure its effective implementation.
- Strengthen and expand the programme’s policy and advocacy network.
- Contribute to broader policy development and follow relevant discussions within and outside ECFR.
- Help identify and open prospects for financial support.

Experience and skills
- Extensive knowledge and experience of the Middle East and North Africa region.
- In-depth knowledge of EU relations with the Southern neighbourhood and the wider region.
- A track-record of engaging with policy communities in both the EU and the MENA region.
- An ability to develop innovative policy proposals and creative ways of looking at EU policies towards the region and individual countries.
- Excellent research and analytical skills, the ability to devise and lead research projects, prepare detailed reports and briefing papers, setting out relevant research findings and policy recommendations on EU policies towards the region.
- The ability to maintain and develop a substantial network of contacts with relevant policy-makers, politicians, experts and others in the region.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Media experience and the ability to present and speak in public.
- A professional working knowledge of Arabic, French and a high standard of written and spoken English.
- The ability to work within a team in a multi-national environment, and to travel frequently.

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter specifying primary areas of expertise and intended future work to recruitment@ecfr.eu, with subject line “MENA Policy Fellow”. Please restrict your CV to no more than two pages of A4. Candidates must have permission to work in the UK or France.

Applications should reach us no later than noon 9th August 2013. Please note, due to the large volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.