Resident Senior Fellow, Project on Middle East Integration, Middle East Programs

Atlantic Council Of The U S•Washington, DC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Atlantic Council’s Middle East Programs seeks an experienced, creative, and motivated leader to serve as the Resident Senior Fellow for the Project on Middle East Integration, which sits under the Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative. The fellow will shape the Project’s research agenda, recruit and manage Nonresident Senior Fellows, oversee programming and engagements, and work with initiative and Center leadership on partnership and funding proposals. The role leads outreach to peers and collaborators and represents the Project to government officials, international organizations, donors, and media. It also oversees daily operations, recruitment and staffing as appropriate, and the Project’s budget. The fellow will lead Middle East Programs’ engagement on the Europe Gulf Forum, reporting to the Senior Director of Middle East Programs and working with the Atlantic Council’s Europe Center and Executive Office teams. The role serves as a substantive expert on Europe-Gulf policy and diplomacy, supports Forum events, contributes written work to the Europe Gulf Alert newsletter, and liaises with Gulf invitees and their teams. The position is based in Washington, DC, and requires a minimum of four days per week in the office. Compensation is $150,000 to $160,000, commensurate with experience and education. Applications submitted by October 30, 2026, will be prioritized for consideration.

Requirements

Ten or more years of experience in related US government, nongovernmental organization, or think tank positions relevant to regional integration.
Extensive background in Middle East studies, political science, international relations, or a related field.
Proven track record of managing and leading policy and research teams.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Knowledge of the regional political landscape, especially regional integration.
Excellent English research and writing skills in both long-form and short-form formats.
Ability to work independently on project outputs.
Professional experience interacting with civil society groups and government officials.
Strong project management and personnel administration skills, including experience managing multiple complex projects.

Responsibilities

Lead development of the Project’s research and programming agenda, shaping its intellectual framework and aligning its work with the Atlantic Council’s mission and regional programming.
Represent the Project through speaking engagements, conferences, and other platforms, maintaining a respected profile in policy and academic communities.
Work with Council leadership and the Office of External Relations to sustain and expand the institute’s funding base.
Secure financial support from corporations, government agencies, international organizations, foundations, and individuals to sustain research activities.
Serve as the Project’s primary external representative, engaging government officials, legislators, diplomatic representatives, donors, media, and academic institutions.
Promote the institute’s work through public and private events, international conferences, and strategic media engagement.
Serve as the substantive expert and thought leadership resource for Europe-Gulf policy and diplomacy.
Support multiple Europe Gulf Forum events throughout the year, including the annual spring Forum.
Provide substantive input, including written work, for the Europe Gulf Alert newsletter.
Liaise with Gulf invitees and serve as the point of contact for their teams to facilitate productive engagement in the Forum and related events.
Recruit and manage Nonresident Senior Fellows and oversee Project programming and engagements.
Work with SMESI and Center leadership on partnership and funding proposals, and lead outreach to peers and collaborators.
Oversee daily operations, lead recruitment and staffing as appropriate, and manage the Project’s budget.