The Center for Global Development, an independent, non-partisan research organization in Washington, DC seeks a (Senior) Policy Analyst to join the Gender Equality and Inclusion program. CGD’s gender team works on topics related to economic empowerment, financial inclusion, social protection, unpaid care work, and health, among other issues. We strive to have our research and analysis inform the decisions of multilateral and bilateral donor institutions, policymakers, and civil society advocates, ensuring that their decisions are evidence-based and likely to have beneficial outcomes to advance global gender equality.
Experience working on issues related to gender and international development and strong management and organization skills are desired. The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong analytical, writing and communications skills, as well as a track record and capacity for productivity and efficiency.
The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of duties:
Conduct research and policy analysis suitable for publication on CGD’s website and/or in external journals; author significant research papers, alone or in collaboration with other senior colleagues.
Write blogs, policy briefs, op-eds, notes and reports on periodic findings.
Build and maintain partnerships with gender policy institutions, think tanks, and NGOs and design dissemination strategies for research outputs.
Represent the organization at a high-level in various settings and forums.
Additional responsibilities for Senior Policy Analyst:
Have significant program management responsibilities, e.g., grant application/ management / reporting
Supervise Research Assistants or Program Coordinator
Qualifications and skills
Master’s degree in economics, international development, or a related field; and at least five years of research or policy experience gained in think tanks, NGOs or a related field. PhD may be substituted for some experience.
Outstanding attention to detail; proven ability to advance research projects with a high degree of autonomy while being accountable for the accuracy of outputs.
Experience managing multiple budgets for large international grants and leading on the preparation of financial and progress reports to grant funders.
Strong communication and writing skills in English, including the ability to communicate complex messages to a wide audience.
Training in econometrics, statistics, and/or development economics preferred.
Must be eligible to work in the U.S., OPT and OPT-STEM applicants welcomed.
Application review will begin from May 15, 2023
Interested candidates should submit a CV, cover letter, and a writing sample (preferably a piece of original research).
The organization is working hybrid with all staff required to be in the office two days per week. CGD is registered to employ staff living in DC, Maryland, Virginia. Candidates must be able to live and work in one of these locations to be considered.
In compliance with United States federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document upon hire. CGD is unable to sponsor work authorization for this position.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons and particularly encourage applications from underrecognized or historically marginalized groups. All appointments will be made on merit of skill and experience relative to the role.
Read about CGD’s benefits package here.
CGD/E is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and celebrates fostering a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive work environment. All persons will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, parental status, veteran status, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age or sexual orientation shall have equal access to positions, limited only by their ability to do the job.
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