Strategic Project Coordinator

1 day ago


Manama, Manama, Bahrain International Institute For Strategic Studies Full time

The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) is a leading defence and security think tank with a deep understanding of regional geopolitics and geo-economics in a global context.

As a Programme Administrator, you will support the research and operations teams by coordinating research output against outreach, events, and administrative operational requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Coordinating project activities between Middle East research and operations teams to deliver Executive Director's objectives
  • Assisting with key project tasks, including event planning, CRM administration, grant reporting, and publication dissemination
  • Drafting grant proposals and budgets, implementing new projects, contract reporting, tracking deliverables and timelines, drafting outlines, and tracking research
  • Coordinating with publications, editorial, and design teams on Middle East research products by synchronising inputs, tracking progress, and managing outputs

You will also assist with background research, drafting event summaries, generating blog proposals, drafting invitations for in-house events, and supporting IISS Manama Dialogue and other regional activity.

To be successful in this role, you must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject and demonstrate ongoing learning. You should have experience in international environments, coordinating projects, office administration, and grant or financial paperwork.

Able to communicate effectively, both written and oral, with sharp attention to detail and the ability to collaborate well with diverse individuals across time zones.

This role offers a competitive salary based on skills and experience and a full benefits package.

The IISS is an equal opportunities employer and requires candidates to have the right to work in the Kingdom of Bahrain.



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