Research Associate

About Fiker Institute

Fiker Institute is an interdisciplinary think tank located in Dubai, focusing on exploring ideas, debating concepts, and furthering intellectual discussions across areas such as global governance, foreign policy, neocolonialism, and culture.

Role Overview

This full-time, on-site position is for a Research Associate responsible for developing policies, conducting comprehensive policy research, applying strong analytical capabilities, and effectively communicating findings within the domains of global governance, foreign policy, international relations, and public policy.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed analyses on pertinent national, regional, and global matters, producing policy briefs and recommendations.
• Author research papers and briefing documents in diverse topics related to international and global affairs.
• Organize and manage significant events, conferences, and forums centered on international affairs and cultural topics.
• Design event agendas aligning with institutional goals, encompassing subjects like diplomacy, global governance, conflict resolution, human rights, and sustainable development.
• Engage and coordinate with distinguished experts, diplomats, policymakers, academicians, and field practitioners as speakers and panelists to ensure effective event participation.
• Oversee event budgeting, negotiate contracts, manage expenses, and identify sponsorship opportunities to optimize resource use.
• Produce regular publications for various in-house research programs and conduct investigative work for client projects.
• Manage both traditional and digital media content creation, including coordinating graphic design contributions.
• Analyze ongoing international trends, conduct foresight assessments, and examine regional dynamics within international relations.
• Accept additional responsibilities related to research, programming, strategic development, editorial tasks, editing, and publishing as delegated by supervisors.

Candidate Profile & Requirements

• Master's degree in International Affairs, Policy, Political Science, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 3 to 4 years’ research experience in strategy or policy consultancy.
• Demonstrated strong interest and proactive engagement in foreign policy and international relations, consistently updated on global developments.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Discretion, diplomacy, emotional maturity, and reliability.
• Strong communication competence in both verbal and written formats.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a research team committed to growth.
• Proficient policy development and research skills, without reliance on AI tools.
• Experience in international relations or closely related fields.
• Strong networking skills with a proven track record of building and sustaining relationships with key stakeholders, including high-level officials and subject matter experts.

Additional Information

This role is ideal for candidates looking to advance their career and build a portfolio in public policy and international affairs. The position requires initiative, self-motivation, and the capability to manage multiple complex tasks effectively.