Associate Southeast Asia
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Job Description
McLarty Associates is seeking a bright resourceful highly organized individual to serve as an Associate for the firms Southeast Asia practice. We are seeking to fill this position by late May and will be accepting applications on a rolling basis.
Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
- Project management of multiple client initiatives;
- Conducting research and analysis of economic political security trade technology public policy international and business issues;
- Writing memos compiling biographies and preparing presentations;
- Attending and reporting on events speeches panel discussions and policy forums of interest to the firm and clients;
- Monitoring regional news outlets;
- Providing administrative support for Southeast Asia practice directors;
- Other duties as assigned.
We are seeking candidates who have/are:
- BA/BS or MA in International Relations Political Science International Business Asian/Southeast Asian studies or a related field.
- Strong background demonstrated interest and experience living or studying in Southeast Asia as well as an appetite for international politics and international business broadly.
- Familiarity with a Southeast Asian language preferably Bahasa Indonesia.
- Exceptional organization with an independent and creative nature.
- Strong verbal and written communication and a resourceful and accomplished researcher and writer in English.
- Strong critical thinkers.
- Able to multitask and complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Strong interpersonal skills as well as comfort interacting with highlevel individuals and collaborating in a team environment.
- Inclined to take initiative and anticipate the needs of the directors and the team.
- Attentive to detail.
- Able to manage and adapt to changing priorities to remain poised under pressure and to juggle multiple projects at a time.
- Able to operate in a fastpaced work environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism mature judgment and confidentiality.
- Proficient with Office 365 especially Microsoft PowerPoint.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US.
This position can be performed in a hybrid manner but may require the individual to be in the Washington DC office for 35 days per week. As such applicants should be located in the DC/Maryland/Virginia area.
Interested applicants must submit an application that includes:
- Cover letter highlighting relevant experience and skills;
- Resume;
- Short writing sample (no more than 23 pages) demonstrating strong research and concise writing on issues related to Southeast Asia trade multilateral institutions or international politics. Submissions on other topics will not be considered.
Please compile all application materials into one PDF document.
We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please direct any questions you may have to
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
