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Job Opportunity: Program Coordinator -- Development Policy


April 8, 2008

The Center for Global Development, an independent, non-profit policy research organization in Washington, DC seeks a program coordinator with strong data and research skills to support senior researchers on program and outreach efforts on a variety of issues, primarily within the Center’s work program on aid effectiveness.

General Responsibilities may include:

  • Provide research, writing and editing support for various reports and documents.
  • Conduct literature and data searches for research and program initiatives.
  • Data management and analysis.
  • Organize and participate in meetings/conferences related to research priorities.
  • Perform other duties as necessary in support of senior research staff.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:

  • Master’s degree in economics or other development-related field, or a bachelor’s degree with relevant experience and skills.
  • 1-2 years work experience is desirable.
  • Outstanding communications and writing skills; strong attention to detail.
  • Familiarity with issues related to development economics, foreign policy, and related topics, and interest in learning from leading researchers in the field.
  • Strong Internet, Word, Powerpoint, Excel and data management skills are essential; applicant must be familiar with or willing and interested in learning Stata and Access.
  • Ability to work independently and with small groups.
  • Pro-active, confident, creative, positive attitude and a sense of humor.
  • Ability to speak and read a foreign language is an asset but not required.

Salary:

  • $30’s commensurate with experience.

Applicants for this position should send a short cover letter, CV and short writing sample to our HR Director at hrjobs@cgdev.org. Please use the title "Program Coordinator -- Development Policy" in all e-mail correspondence.

We seek candidates available to join the Center in summer 2008, and will contact candidates for telephone or in-person interviews in the spring. No phone calls please.

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.