Center for Asia-Pacific Resilience and Innovation

ORGANIZATION INFO

The Center for Asia-Pacific Resilience andInnovation (CAPRI) is a nongovernmental, nonpartisan, international think tank.CAPRI’s mission is to enhance global resilience and promote innovative governance by drawing on the experiences of the Asia-Pacific region through comparative public policy research. Our interdisciplinary research at the intersection of health, economic growth, and environmental sustainability provides informed and insightful policy analysis to governments, leaders, media, and the public.

Job Position

Tutor

Caroline Fried

Director of Research

co-supervisor

Brief Introduction of the Department

At CAPRI, all staff work across administration, research, and engagement. Therefore, we do not have departments.

Interns work with a small administration team headed by the senior administrative manager and director of administration to carry out daily operations. They also work under the director of engagement to promote Asia-Pacific perspectives on public policy and governance in new and traditional media, in both English and Chinese. Interns also work under the director of research to contribute literature reviews, summaries, and news scans on topics relevant to CAPRI’s research.

Department Staff Number

5-10 people

Internship Job Description

【Internship Project Topic】

Learn about the field of policy research and nongovernmental think tanks.

【Internship Project Objectives】

Develop an understanding of independent public policy research
Learn to conduct effective outreach by planning executing, and monitoring impact of events
Develop strong cross-cultural communication skills

【Internship Job Description】

Support the work of the research team in coordinating projects and conducting research.
Work with a small administrative team to carry out operational tasks.
Work with the engagement team to promote the Center’s work on social media and contribute creative ideas for the Center’s marketing strategy.
Search for and summarize current events, news, and literature relevant to the Center’s research and convening.
Assist CAPRI staff with the planning and logistics of independent and joint events, both online and in person.

Preferred Intern Skill Sets or Qualities

Third or fourth year undergraduate or graduate student with a strong interest in current events, regional development, and public policy research.
Demonstrated excellence in writing and communication skills in Chinese and English.
Coursework in international affairs, political science, economics, East Asian studies, or another field in the social sciences or humanities.
Ability to work as part of a flat team in a start-up environment with shifting priorities.
Collaborative mindset and ability to work as a team player.
Interns with the possibility for a long-term commitment to the Center’s work after the internship are preferred.
Ability to join meetings, calls, and other activities with global partners that may take place in the evenings or on weekends.

Others

Salaries (subsidies) provided.

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