International Labor Analyst- Mandarin Chinese

ICF International • Rockville, MD

131d • $73,403 - $124,784

About The Position

ICF is looking for an International Labor Analyst with fluency in Mandarin Chinese to support work with the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) Office of Child Labor, Forced Labor and Human Trafficking (OCFT). For and on behalf of OCFT, ICF conducts research, analysis, and preparation of written communications related to international child labor, forced labor, human trafficking, trade, and supply chain issues. The International Labor Analyst will apply knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods, write for the intended audience, and formulate strategies to engage with relevant countries or stakeholders based on USDOL priorities and interests. This position also coordinates between elements of USDOL, US Government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and regional and international organizations. The position will be a full-time, hybrid position in our Rockville, Maryland Office or remote.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in international affairs, public policy, economics, international development, political science, communications, planning, statistics, technology and policy, or related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience working on research related to forced labor, child labor, or human trafficking.
• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese (reading, writing, speaking).
• Ability to obtain low-level security clearance (U.S. citizenship, having resided in the U.S. for the past 2 years, and ability to perform the work of this position from a location within the United States).

Nice To Haves

• Experience writing policy reports for the U.S. Government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct systematic and objective inquiry and analysis of international child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking issues.
• Perform data collection from existing global and local sources of data. Conduct library and computer research.
• Formulate strategies to engage with relevant country stakeholders based on USDOL and US priorities and interests and examines policy issues with a long-term perspective.
• Coordinate between elements of USDOL, US Government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and regional and international organizations for the purpose of accomplishing an objective.
• Facilitate the development of project monitoring and evaluation plans to track progress towards achieving intended results.
• Write in clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner, tailored for intended audience in English and Mandarin Chinese.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.
• Reasonable accommodations available for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree