The Center for Global Development (CGD) seeks a savvy, dynamic Senior Associate for Outreach and Policy to join its world-class communications and policy team. CGD is an independent, non-partisan think tank in Washington, D.C., that works to improve the policies and practices of the U.S. and other rich countries and the global institutions that affect development prospects in poor countries.
The Center's research and analysis is actively marketed to policymakers, policy advocates, business leaders, the media and the public through an innovative online presence (website, blogs, e-mail newsletters), policy briefs, congressional testimony, public education materials, media interviews, op-ed columns, events, working papers and books.
Job Summary: The successful candidate will engage with members of the U.S. development policy community, especially senior staffers in Congress and counterparts in development advocacy NGOs, to share CGD research findings and policy analysis in ways that maximize policy impact. Areas of interest include trade, migration, capital flows/financial crises, global health and climate change. The successful candidate will report to the Vice President Communications and Policy Outreach.
Major Duties and Responsibilities: The Senior Associate for Outreach and Policy works with CGD's communications and policy team in its overarching goal of increasing the impact of CGD work on the policies of the U.S., other rich countries, and the multilateral finance and development institutions. Responsibilities include:
- Managing CGD outreach with key congressional staffers and members of Congress; inform Hill staffers about CGD work; inform CGD researchers about congressional priorities and positions; and create and build upon opportunities that arise for influencing policy dialogues and outcomes.
- Fostering and maintaining relationships with NGOs, embassies, and international organizations to inform them about CGDs work, and inform CGD researchers about key audience priorities and positions.
- Providing strategic advice on CGD's publications and outreach strategy (including events) to showcase CGD research and relevant development policy issues and to raise public awareness that "development matters." Assist in the design of outreach materials, including print and website content.
- Overseeing CGD's public education efforts to help build a U.S. constituency for development through strategic partnerships and dissemination of CGD public education materials. Includes oversight of creation and design of public education materials.
- Assisting with the preparation of CGD Briefs on development policy issues linked to CGD research, including writing, editing, and identification and articulation of key messages for the advocacy and policy community.
Experience:
- Five to seven years of work experience with one or more of CGD target audiences is required. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in communications and outreach. Capitol Hill experience a strong plus.
- A Masters Degree in development or related field is strongly desired. Individuals possessing both knowledge of economic development and a strong communication background are highly preferred.
- Proven ability to "translate" academic research into language and concepts accessible to target audiences are required. Superb editing and writing and a solid strategic and analytic sense are critical to success.
- Individual initiative and ability to work as a team member. Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and outstanding benefits package. Occasional travel may be required.
How to Apply:
Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and a short writing sample to: [email protected] by September 4, 2009. Please use the title "Senior Associate for Outreach and Policy" in all e-mail correspondence. Short list candidates will be asked to complete a brief writing test before being invited for interview.
CGD is committed to attracting and maintaining a diverse and dedicated workforce. Minorities, women, and developing country nationals with I-9 employment status are encouraged to apply.
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