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Thank you for being as enthusiastic about social democracy as we are. Join one of our offices across Asia and get engaged in the work of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES). Please find our current job vacancies and information on the application process below.
Programme Associate
Starting Date: As soon as possible
Location: Singapore
Duration: 1 year (Temporary position)
Deadline: Friday, February 12th, 2021
Do you have an interest in conducting research, supporting project management and helping develop policy recommendations? Are you passionate about international affairs, geopolitics, the future of work and social justice? Do you enjoy working with people from different backgrounds? Are you value-driven, socially minded and communicative? Then you could fit in well with us!
Who we are:
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) is an independent, private and non-profit organization headquartered in Germany. Promoting social democracy and development worldwide, contributing to peace and security and shaping globalization politically – these are the goals and guidelines of our international work. At the heart of this work is a worldwide network of offices and partners with which the FES conducts educational and advisory activities in over 100 countries. The Singapore-based FES Office for Regional Cooperation in Asia (ORCA) was founded in 1969: www.fes-asia.org
Your role and tasks:
Under the overall guidance of the FES ORCA Managing Director and the direct supervision of the two Senior Programme Managers, the Programme Associate will contribute to the programmatic activities on the future of work and on geopolitics. This will include supporting the Senior Programme Managers in the execution of their ongoing projects and working on geopolitics, international cooperation, foreign, security, economic and social policy with a wide range of FES partners throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
The role will include assisting with the administrative procedures and budgetary aspects, research, communications, organizing events, drafting notes and minutes, and assisting in the coordination of the FES Asia network of scholars, experts and policy practitioners in close consultation with the FES country offices.
What we expect:
- BA degree, preferably in political and social sciences, international relations, economics or related fields (Post-graduate degree in similar subjects would be an advantage);
- Interest and experience in policy research and advice;
- Sound knowledge of current political affairs, trends and developments shaping the post- Corona future in the Asia-Pacific region, including but not limited to regional and international organizations, foreign and security policy, trade and different development models;
- Interest and creativity for setting up digital events and formats;
- Excellent command of written and spoken English; a good command of another language spoken in the Asia-Pacific region or German would be an advantage;
- Excellent interpersonal, intercultural skills and communication abilities;
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task;
- Experience with social media and communication outreach;
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
What we offer:
- Exciting and meaningful occupation in one of Asia’s most dynamic regions;
- Workplace at the FES Office in Singapore + suitable home office arrangements;
- Full-time employment (40 hrs/week);
- Competitive fixed salary;
- Collegial working atmosphere in a dynamic, dedicated and innovative international team;
- Singapore citizens or PRs preferred.
Are you interested?
Please send your cover letter, CV and relevant supporting documents by Friday, February 12th, 2021, to info(at)fes.asia.
Download the full ToR here.
Internship International Affairs and the Future of Work
Duration: 3-6 months
Location: Singapore
Reports to: Senior Programme Managers on International Affairs and on the Future of Work
Deadline: 5 February 2021
Do you have an interest in conducting research, providing policy advice and running projects? Are you passionate about social justice, the future of work, geopolitics and international cooperation? Do you enjoy working with people from different backgrounds? Are you value-driven, socially minded and communicative? Then you could fit in well with us!
Who we are
The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) is an independent non-profit organization headquartered in Germany. Founded in 1925, FES works to promote social democracy and dialogue, shape the economy of tomorrow and enhance cooperation for freedom and security. Being among the leading international think tanks, FES has offices and projects in over 100 countries. The Singapore-based FES Office for Regional Cooperation in Asia (ORCA) was founded in 1969.
Your role and tasks
Under the direct supervision of the FES ORCA Senior Programme Managers on International Affairs and on the Future of Work, you will help in the execution of programmes undertaken by the ORCA in Singapore. Tasks will include support in project management, research and editing, preparing activity reports, organizing workshops and conferences—including digital formats, and help with communications, social media and administrative tasks.
What we expect
- BA degree, preferably in political and social sciences, international relations, economics or related fields;
- Interest and experience in policy research and advice;
- Sound knowledge of current political affairs, trends and developments shaping the post- Corona future in the Asia-Pacific region, including but not limited to regional and international organizations, foreign and security policy, trade and different development models;
- Interest and creativity for setting up digital events and formats;
- Excellent command of written and spoken English; a good command of another language spoken in the Asia-Pacific region or German would be an advantage;
- Excellent interpersonal, intercultural skills and communication abilities;
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task;
- Experience with social media and communication outreach;
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
- Ability to commit a minimum of three months for the internship.
What we offer
Through this internship, you can expect to gain experience in project management, research and communications through hands on experience with many different areas of the FES ORCA work.
- Exciting and meaningful internship in one of Asia’s most dynamic regions;
- Workplace at the FES Office in Singapore + suitable remote work arrangements;
- Collegial working atmosphere in a dynamic, dedicated and innovative international team;
- Singapore citizens, PRs or those already in Singapore with relevant permits preferred (due to work permit restrictions at the moment).
- Stipend (to cover expenses)
Are you interested?
Please send your cover letter and CV to info@fes.asia by 5 February 2021.
Download the full ToR here.
Internship
Thank you for your interest in an internship with Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in Asia. For internships at the Singapore-based FES Office for Regional Cooperation in Asia, see below for more information. For internship opportunities in any of our 14 other FES offices in Asia, check our About page and contact the respective country office.
More information about internships
FES Singapore currently only offers internships for Singapore-based graduate students. Applications from students outside Singapore cannot be accepted until further notice.
For our latest vacancies, please see the Careers section above.
General inquiries should be directed via email to FES Senior Office Administrator Kejalekshimi Sivalingam at info[at]fes.asia.
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