Policy Fellow or Senior Policy Fellow, US Development Policy Program

Center for Global Development•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Center for Global Development (CGD) is seeking a Policy Fellow or Senior Policy Fellow, depending on career level and experience, with expertise in US foreign assistance and development finance programs and agencies. The successful candidate will have policy or research experience in US foreign assistance or development policy and a desire to make a meaningful contribution to policymaking in these areas. Fellows typically specialize in one or more of CGD's core research areas related to global economic development. In this instance, we are particularly interested in candidates who can develop and implement a research agenda examining US international economic statecraft and its relationship to global development, including a critical assessment of whether and how levers such as trade policy, development finance tools, and foreign aid can be effectively harnessed to advance development objectives, and what policy reforms might better align them toward that end. The fellow/senior fellow will contribute to and help coordinate CGD's work in this area, collaborating with other Fellows, interacting with external audiences, and supervising research assistants on discrete tasks as needed. Policy/Senior Policy Fellows possess excellent networks in their relevant policy area, research, and funding communities, as well as experience managing complex research projects.

Requirements

A PhD or master’s degree in economics, international development, public policy, or a related field, and a distinguished career and body of work, combined with demonstrated ability to take a project to completion and to generate external financial support
Prominence in the program area and strong professional relationships
Proficiency in basic statistical analysis and experience with large datasets
Significant knowledge of current issues and debates in US foreign policy
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex findings for diverse audiences, as well as high-level organizational skills
Ability to work independently within a small, closely-knit organization and to contribute to the development of new institutions
Must be able to declare a primary residence in DC, Maryland, or Virginia.
Must be able to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification document upon hire.
Must be able to successfully petition for and secure necessary work visa(s) if work authorization is sponsored.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in US foreign assistance and development finance programs and agencies
Policy or research experience in US foreign assistance or development policy
Experience managing complex research projects
Experience with US development policy and qualitative analysis
Analytical writing skills

Responsibilities

Design and lead a research agenda that employs data to inform policy debates and generate actionable insights
Support the mobilization of financial resources to support the Center's work on US development policy
Engage in related educational outreach activities, including speaking engagements, blogging, and interacting at a high level with key individuals and groups in the donor and technical communities
Publish reports, papers, policy briefs, and short, timely commentary that incorporate quantitative findings targeted to policymakers, the development community, and CGD's public audience
Develop and host events (public and private) to showcase research findings and other relevant subject matter or highlight and gather expertise
Contribute to the research of colleagues where appropriate, particularly providing expertise and analytical support
Supervise and mentor associate staff, including performance management and professional development