Programme administrator, iiss-middle east

3 weeks ago

Manama, Manama, Bahrain International Institute For Strategic Studies Full time
Contract: Fixed-term contract, 2 years Hours: Full-time Location: Manama, Bahrain The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) is a defence and security think tank that has a deep understanding of regional geopolitics and geo-economics in a global context. Its international researchers provide best-in-class independent and impartial analysis and provide insights on strategic challenges and priorities to governments and the private sector. It is expert at bringing together national leaders and senior policymakers in foreign policy, defence and security; promoting dialogue; and facilitating effective and influential bilateral and multilateral consultations. The Programme Administrator role based in Bahrain will support the research and operations teams by coordinating research output against the associated outreach, events and administrative operational requirements The Programme Administrator will report to the Managing Director. Responsibilities: Coordinate project activities between the Middle East research and operations teams in order to deliver the Executive Director's Middle East programme objectives. Assist with key project tasks, including event planning for international workshops, CRM administration, grant reporting and the dissemination of publications. Contribute to: the drafting of grant proposals and budgets; the implementation of new projects; contract reporting; tracking of deliverables and timelines; drafting outlines and tracking research; other management tasks as needed. Coordinate with publications, editorial and design teams on the Middle East research products by synchronising inputs, tracking progress and managing outputs to include any Arabic translation processes. Assist with background research in preparation for events, drafting event summaries and generating blog proposals. Draft text for invitations for in-house events in coordination with Senior Researchers. Support the IISS Manama Dialogue and other regional activity as assigned in project division of labour schedules. Provide general administrative support tasks as assigned by the Managing Director. Requirements: The successful candidate must have: Minimum of a bachelor's degree, in a relevant subject and can demonstrate ongoing learning. Experience, preferably in an international environment coordinating projects. Experience in office administration with experience in grant or financial paperwork. Good communication skills, both written and oral, and sharp attention to detail. The ability to collaborate well with a wide range of people both in person and remotely across time-zones. The ability to manage multiple complex tasks. Remuneration: We offer a competitive salary based on skills and experience and a full benefits package. Application: Candidates should submit the following two documents by pressing the blue 'apply now' button on the left-hand side of this screen: CVCover letter. The deadline for receipt of applications is 3 January 2025. Due to the volume of expected applications, only those selected for interview will be contacted. Location of role is IISS – Middle East, Manama, Bahrain. Applications requesting another location will not be considered. Candidate should have the right to work in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The IISS is an equal opportunities employer.
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