Fellows at the Center guide and undertake research related to one or more CGD research initiatives such as global health, aid effectiveness, climate change, migration and development, or trade policy. The Center for Global Development is currently seeking to fill a position for an economist to develop a research agenda focused on either aid effectiveness or education. The Center aims to expand the breadth and depth of its aid effectiveness research as well as its education program, and is seeking candidates interested in the support and development of these research areas.
A Research Fellow’s principal responsibilities generally include:
- Defining, developing, and undertaking creative, policy-oriented research
- Publishing books, articles, working papers, policy briefs, blogs and short commentaries targeted to policy makers, academics and the general public
- Tracking policy developments in relevant areas and serving as CGD spokesperson in those areas
- Engaging in related policy outreach activities and speaking engagements
- Participating in the design of expert group consultations and working groups
- Supervising and providing mentorship for a research assistant
- Working closely with CGD management to identify and respond to inquiries from potential research funders
A Research Fellow is expected to have the following qualifications:
- A doctoral degree in economics
- A distinguished record of publications, preferably on economic and institutional issues in international development policy
- Demonstrated ability to take a project to completion and to generate external support
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in a research environment or in an institutional setting or policy organization (not necessarily post-PhD experience)
- Proven record of applying quantitative research methods to real-world problems to identify practical and actionable solutions
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently within a small, closely-knit organization and to contribute to the development of new initiatives
- In-country development experience is a plus
- Successful track record in mobilizing grant funding is a plus
A Senior Fellow is expected to have the following qualifications as well as the ones listed above:
- Minimum of ten years work experience
- Experience at a senior level in government, an international agency, or other relevant public or private institution
- Recognition as an intellectual leader in his or her field
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter outlining in detail their research interests as well as a full CV to [email protected].
CGD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, 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.