Deadline: 12th January 2025
Location: Barcelona, Spain
The Centre d’Informació i Documentació Internacionals a Barcelona (CIDOB) is a leading think tank dedicated to analyzing global issues that shape political, social, and governance dynamics. CIDOB promotes rigorous research, open access to knowledge, and socially impactful studies to address the needs of public institutions and influence decision-making processes.
Position Overview
CIDOB seeks a Researcher for the North Africa and Middle East (MENA) region to contribute to the SHAPEDEM-EU project and CIDOB’s broader research agenda. The successful candidate will explore internal and regional dynamics, EU relations, and global geopolitics in the MENA region.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement research activities under the SHAPEDEM-EU project until September 2025.
- Develop CIDOB’s research agenda on the MENA region.
- Produce high-quality policy reports, academic articles, and opinion pieces.
- Organize and implement events such as workshops, conferences, and seminars.
- Represent CIDOB at external events, conferences, and in media engagements.
- Foster partnerships with policymakers, academics, and networks regionally and internationally.
- Translate research findings into actionable policy recommendations.
Candidate Profile
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in human or social sciences (international relations specialization preferred).
- PhD in a relevant field is an advantage.
Experience:
- At least 5 years of research experience in think tanks, academia, or public sectors, focusing on MENA.
- Proven ability to design research methodologies and conduct public policy-oriented studies.
- Expertise in writing and editing high-quality publications (policy recommendations, academic articles, etc.).
- Familiarity with organizing academic and public events, both in-person and online.
- Established presence in political and academic debates in the MENA region.
Skills:
- Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken). Catalan and additional languages are assets.
- Strong public speaking and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multicultural, interdisciplinary teams.
- Project and event management expertise, meeting tight deadlines effectively.
Employment Conditions
- Contract: Permanent, preferably full-time.
- Remuneration: Based on experience and CIDOB’s Collective Agreement standards.
- Benefits:
- 51 calendar days of vacation annually.
- Flexible working hours and up to 2 days remote work per week.
- Intensive summer schedule.
- Paid leave and additional days off.
- Supplemental benefits for temporary disability.
Application Process
Submit the following documents to seleccio@cidob.org with the subject line “MENA Researcher”:
- Cover Letter (max. 2 pages) detailing your interest in the position.
- Curriculum Vitae (max. 4 pages).
- Recent Academic Article (as a sole author).
Selection Process
- Evaluation of Applications: Candidates will be assessed based on CV, cover letter, and academic article.
- Interview Phase: Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed, with an emphasis on specific skills, knowledge, and suitability.
- Final Deliberation: The Evaluation Committee will recommend the candidate(s) with the highest scores, with final approval from CIDOB’s Direction.
Results will be communicated by the end of January 2025. Candidates can request feedback or submit appeals within 10 days of receiving results.
This is a compelling opportunity to contribute to impactful research and policy development on North Africa and the Middle East, while working with one of Europe’s leading think tanks. For further details please see the CIDOB’s website:
