JOB SUMMARY:
At CSIS we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from traditionally underrepresented groups.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 200 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.
The CSIS Chair in U.S.-India Policy Studies (India Chair) aims to unlock the full potential of the U.S.-India relationship and leads the Center's work on India. The India Chair serves as an independent platform to pursue policy changes that strengthen bilateral ties, placing special emphasis on accelerating economic development in India and promoting greater business and economic engagement between the two countries. The CSIS Chair has also become the worldโs leading authority on state-level political-economic issues in India, leading multiple funded projects to expand subnational engagement with India.
CSIS is currently seeking candidates for our role as Associate Fellow to support our growing range of work on Indiaโs economic reforms, U.S.-India commercial ties, Indian state-level engagement, and U.S.-India defense relations.
The ideal candidate:
โข Has deep familiarity with the dynamics of center-state relations in India.
โข Has experience in engaging mid-level and senior-level state officials in India.
โข Has knowledge of Indian energy markets and issues around climate change mitigation.
โข Has experience reviewing draft regulations and preparing related commentary, including thoughts from multiple sources.
This role pays between $65,000 and $72,000, depending on the candidateโs experience.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:
โข Lead legal review of draft energy/ climate regulations from state governments in India.
โข Assist the program director in building new projects for potential funding, widening our work outside of energy and climate projects.
โข Assist with two or more of our existing projects (electric mobility, decarbonization, energy efficiency, renewables, Discom reforms, etc.). Including engaging Indian state officials, U.S. experts, setting up workshops (virtual and in-person), and helping create major events.
โข Conduct research for team projects.
โข Writing occasional articles, assisting with drafting longer team reports.
KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:
โข Must have strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
โข Computer and mobile phone / technology sufficient to work from home (though we are currently in the office Monday-Thursday, with Fridays as optional โwork from home.โ).
โข Strong research skills.
โข Experience with administrative tasks and attention to detail in all/ most of the following: budgeting, expense reporting, scheduling, and event logistics.
โข Must be eligible to work in Washington, DC and commit at least 35 hours per week.
โข Must have the ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
โข Must be willing to travel to India approximately two times per year for project-related work, including travel to Indiaโs state capitals.
โข Must have demonstrated experience managing competing priorities and multiple projects under tight deadlines.
โข Hindi language ability not, required but highly desirable.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should submit a rรฉsumรฉ, cover letter, and college transcript at https://csiscareers.silkroad.com.