Originally developed and launched by the Queen Mary Global Policy Institute (QMGPI) team in 2021, the 2024 Policy Associate Scheme is co-hosted by QMGPI and the Mile End Institute.
Queen Mary Global Policy Institute
The mission of the Queen Mary Global Policy Institute (QMGPI) is to be a leader in global research and policy solutions, upholding Queen Mary’s commitment to positive social change, community participation and diversity of views. The Institute works across multidisciplinary Strategic Pathways of Rights, Inclusion and Diversity (migration, surveillance, and the rule of law); Resilience and Sustainability (community cohesion, planetary health and biodiversity, and innovation and artificial intelligence); and Health, Recovery and Reform (reform of healthcare system, trauma and recovery).
The Institute takes Queen Mary's world class research and helps to translate this expertise into positive social and practical dividends by addressing key global problems across a range of policy areas.
The QMGPI helps to make Queen Mary’s research relevant, useful, shared and impactful through a human centred vision that transforms policy and practice. Our aim is to improve the lives of the communities to which we all at Queen Mary are connected to.
Mile End Institute
The Mile End Institute (MEI) was founded in 2015 and brings together politicians, policymakers, the Queen Mary community, and the public to debate the major challenges facing East London and the UK. Our team of academics and policy professionals aim to stimulate and inform policy debate to achieve more effective decision-making, policy delivery and accountability across government and civil society. MEI staff and Fellows have direct experience of working in both academia and public policy, bringing a comprehensive understanding of practical policy processes, alongside the historical and political context in which policy debates and decisions are made.
We are looking for up to 7 Policy Associates (4 based with QMGPI and 3 based with the MEI) to join our teams this winter. Associates will work with senior colleagues from both Institutes, Queen Mary academics and other internal and external stakeholders to co-design, develop and deliver a diverse programme of activity and engagement. We welcome applications from Queen Mary students from all degree levels (undergraduate, Masters and PhD).
The opportunity will be structured in such a way as to ensure that interns can point to tangible achievements at the conclusion of the internship. A commitment of 10 hours per week is envisaged, with the scheduling of working hours to be agreed based on the course timetable of successful candidates.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Audrey Tan, Policy Partnerships Manager (audrey.tan@qmul.ac.uk).
Please see QMGPI-MEI news item for further information.
Associates may be invited to work on the following:
- Mapping internal Queen Mary expertise in relation to QMGPI and MEI strategic themes
- Supporting the Institutes’ social media presences
- Internal promotion of the Institutes within Queen Mary
- Media and press activity
- Researching potential funding and collaboration opportunities
- Database development and maintenance
- Development of executive education / continual professional development opportunities
- Any other duties as required
Deliverables during the Internship:
- Co-authorship, editing and curation of QMGPI and MEI opinion pieces and blogs
- Coordination and drafting of responses to Parliamentary Select Committee inquiries and other Government consultations
- Planning, organisation and delivery of events
- A reflective, written blog piece
- A video blog/diary
- Project deliverables as specified by supervisors
QualificationsUndergraduate degree in any subject (completed or studying towards)
To be considered for this opportunity, please note that all applicants will need to submit a CV and complete the following application form: https://forms.office.com/e/u0hKUCdrZz
SkillsTo be considered for this opportunity, please note that all applicants will need to submit a CV and complete the following application form: https://forms.office.com/e/u0hKUCdrZz
Essential
- A clear interest and/or experience in the GPI strategic themes
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent drafting, report writing and proof reading skills
- Experience in the organisation and servicing of events
- Full proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Self-starter, with experience of working independently
- An interest in international issues and policy development
Desirable:
- Current QM postgraduate student (Masters or PhD)
- Experience of managing social media accounts
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