The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) offers an internship programme for interns to gain valuable experience in an institute that is dedicated to carrying out rigorous research and providing actionable policy recommendations to promoting solutions to public policy challenges, advancing a competitive economy, ensuring trust in institutions, and promoting an inclusive Malaysia. Interns are an integral part of our team. You will have the opportunity to work alongside our experienced full-time researchers and support our day-to-day operations. You should be interested in contributing to policy research and advocacy and have excellent time management and administrative skills. Some knowledge in executing social media work, video creation or editing, graphic design and/or photography is a plus.
Requirements
- Applicants should:
- Be first, second or penultimate year students across all degree backgrounds.
Preferably backgrounds in Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Political and International Relations Studies, Public Policy and Public Administration, Economics, International Political Economic, Developing and Environment Studies, and Law.
- Possess strong academic results - minimum CGPA of 3.0
- Possess strong writing skills and fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
- Possess an interest in policy research and the multi-faceted causes and potential solutions to the issues tackled in this field.
- Be able to demonstrate strength in qualitative and/or quantitative research, with interest in sharpening their existing research competencies as well as learning other methodologies.
- Highest regard and appreciation of the sensitivities that comes with exposure to confidential information.
- The candidate must be able to commit for a minimum of 3 months.
To Apply
- Please submit the following documents to hiring@ideas.org.my:
- An updated CV and cover letter
- An official academic transcript
- A sample of written work (in English)
Please also indicate the dates during which you will be available for an internship.
We accept applications on a rolling basis, but the availability of internships depends on the capacity and needs of our team. Selected interns are on-boarded both remotely and in a hybrid form until further notice.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates who are shortlisted for the interview process will be contacted.
