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Applications being accepted for Scott Family Liberia Fellowships (employed through JSI Research and Training Institute)

Mar 21, 2007

President of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Ed Scott, Founder, Center for Global Development

The 2007 application period has ended, thank you for your interest.

The Government of Liberia, working in cooperation with the John Snow, Inc. Research and Training Institute (JSI R&T) and the Center for Global Development (CGD), and through the generosity of the family of Ed Scott, is seeking approximately 5-6 Fellows to work in Liberia for one year. The Fellow’s role will be to provide timely and effective support as “special assistants” to senior Liberian government officials, primarily Cabinet officials, in a wide range of areas and activities.

The Scott Family Liberia Fellow’s responsibilities will vary from position to position and will depend on the specific senior official with which they work, but generally will include:

Coordinating and communicating within the Ministry/Agency, across other government agencies, and with major international agencies;
Providing research, analysis and advice to the senior official on selected substantive policy issues;
Drafting policy papers;
Drafting talking points, speeches, letters, notes, correspondence, etc.
Taking notes and keeping records of meetings, and ensuring follow-through by key personnel on policy decisions;
Helping the senior official to manage his/her schedule, set priorities among commitments, and delegate responsibilities where possible;
Assist in building the capacity of a Liberian to assume similar responsibilities over time; and
Other duties as required.

The successful candidate must possess the following qualifications:

Masters (or law) degree with at least one year of relevant work experience; or B.A./B.S. with a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.
Strong communication skills
Strong proficiency in writing
Flexibility and Outstanding organizational skills
Ability to work effectively under pressure, and to work in a behind-the-scenes, supportive role

Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of developing country issues and/or prior experience interacting with important organizational constituencies.

Fellows will be employees of JSI R&T, a leading international public health organization, but will report on a daily basis to the relevant senior government official. They will receive a salary of $35,000 with housing allowance, health, dental, and evacuation insurance, and will be expected to work in Monrovia for one year. Fellowship assignments will begin in July 2007 and end in June 2008. Fellows will be expected to complete a short paper on their experiences by the end of their assignment.

How to Apply:

The application process is being managed by JSI R&T (not by CGD). Applicants should submit a cover letter of no more than two pages describing key qualifications, areas of expertise, and career objectives, along with a CV/resume, and two reference letters by April 11, 2007 to: David Pyle, PhD. Senior Associate, JSI dpyle@jsi.com.

JSI R&T and CGD are 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. Liberians are especially encouraged to apply.

Please use the title "Scott Family Liberia Fellows" in all e-mail correspondence. No phone calls please.

President Sirleaf announced the Scott Family Liberia Fellows program during a speech at a CGD event on February 12 (see press release). For more information, see the Program Description.

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