Job description
Join the Global Diplomacy Institute, a premier think tank accelerating international cooperation and policy dialogue. We seek a highly capable Diplomacy Policy Advisor to craft actionable recommendations, support government and NGO partners, and shape cross-border engagement strategies.
In this role you will collaborate with diplomats, scholars, and civil society to translate complex geopolitical developments into practical policy guidance and diplomacy programs.
Responsibility
- Conduct in-depth policy analysis on international relations, security, and multilateral diplomacy to inform senior leadership.
- Develop briefings, position papers, and talking points for diplomacy engagements, negotiations, and public events.
- Coordinate stakeholder relationships with government agencies, international organizations, and civil society partners.
- Design and manage diplomacy-focused research projects, including data collection, synthesis, and recommendations.
- Monitor geopolitical developments and provide timely risk assessments and opportunity signals.
- Plan and execute high-level meetings, workshops, and roundtables with international partners.
- Represent the institute at conferences and in bilateral or multilateral forums as needed.
- Ensure compliance with ethical standards, transparency, and safety in all diplomacy activities.
Qualification
- Master's degree in International Relations, Public Policy, Security Studies, or a related field; PhD preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in diplomacy, policy analysis, or international affairs, ideally with government, NGO, or think-tank roles.
- Strong understanding of multilateral institutions (UN, EU, NATO) and regional diplomacy dynamics.
- Excellent analytical, writing, and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly.
- Proven negotiation, stakeholder management, and consensus-building abilities.
- Fluent English; additional languages (French, Dutch, Spanish) are a plus.
- Experience with project management, research methods, and data visualization tools.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.