Our employees are our most valuable asset in achieving our mission to reduce global poverty and inequality. CGD seeks highly qualified and deeply dedicated employee partners to further our research and program goals and our communications and outreach efforts, as well as to improve our organizational efficiency.

The Center offers a range of positions in economics, policy, communications and administration. Occasionally, as space and funding are available, CGD also offers post-doctoral fellowships and internships.

CGD is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and foreign nationals with I-9 employment status are encouraged to apply.

Due to the volume of applications received, we regret that we are not able to respond to individual inquiries regarding application status. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Current Openings:

Special Assistant to the President

Online Communications Manager

Internships at CGD

Special Assistant to the President

The Center for Global Development, an independent, non-profit policy research organization in Washington, is seeking a Special Assistant to the President to fulfill a broad array of support functions. The Special Assistant’s role is to provide timely and effective support to the President to maximize CGD impact, elevate CGD’s profile, and expand CGD’s circle of friends and supporters.

The Special Assistant’s responsibilities include:

• Advising the President on invitations, speaking opportunities and meetings
• Drafting talking points, letters, notes and correspondence
• Occasionally providing research support
• Assisting the President manage communication with Board of Directors, friends of CGD and other VIP’s
• Liaising between the President’s Office and other CGD staff
• Attending meetings and ensuring appropriate follow-up at the request of the President
• Managing various in-house meeting processes and agendas
• Other duties as required

The successful candidate must possess the following qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a development field, or equivalent experience Minimum of
• 1 year relevant work experience
• Strong communications and writing skills
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Strong internet, Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills desirable
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Flexibility and sense of humor

Salary:

30’s commensurate with experience

Applicants for this position should send a cover letter, CV and writing sample to hrjobs@cgdev.org. Please use the title “Special Assistant to the President” in the subject field. No phone calls, please. We seek candidates available to join the Center in summer 2008.

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.

Online Communications Manager

The Center for Global Development seeks a creative, focused and flexible Online Communications Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, updating and maintaining CGD’s suite of online communications products including: the Center’s main Web site, four policy blogs, our e-mail newsletters, Ask CGD Live Interviews online and other new media initiatives. The Online Communications Manager works with a small team of communications professionals and reports to the Director of Communications and Policy. Experience with Convio and SalesForce are highly desirable. Innovative individuals who want to tap the power of new information and media technologies to change the world are especially encouraged to apply.

Overall duties include:

• Responsibility for the development and implementation of CGD’s online communications strategy, identifying and defining technical needs including:
  • Researching and tracking new trends in Web technology.
  • Creating organizational practices and policies for online engagement.
  • Managing the organizational Web budget against organizational needs.
• Site-wide Web updates and maintenance.
• Overseeing all e-mail lists and distribution of mass e-mails.
• Overseeing the development, planning and upkeep of online presence for organizational initiatives and research --- working closely with CGD staff.
• Serving as main point of contact for technical and creative vendor management.
• Tracking, gathering and analyzing user data from Web/blog stats and e-mail newsletter reports.
• Exploring new tools and technology and proposing appropriate innovations for CGD in order to cultivate and engaged online community and build our online presence.
• Promotion of CGD’s policy blogs and online video.
• Evaluating CGD’s Web content for search engine optimization.
• Work with members of the communications and policy team to provide online promotion and marketing of CGD products.

Skills:

• Knowledge of HTML and WYSYG editors.
• Experience with e-mail newsletters and campaigns.
• Experience and knowledge of CMS systems.
• Experience and functionality of blog software platforms, marketing and writing.
• Knowledge of online marketing techniques.
• Experience working with video and audio for Web streaming and DVD distribution, preferred but not required. • Knowledge of photo editing software.
• Experience working with Convio and SalesForce highly desirable.
• Firm grasp of Data Management software.

3-5 years of professional experience required. Experience in a Web-based new media organization also a plus. Interest in global development policy and/or experience living or traveling in developing countries a strong plus.

CGD offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, a lively, collegial working atmosphere, and an opportunity to make a difference by helping to deliver independent research and practical ideas to global development decision-makers.

Salary and Benefits

Salary is commensurate with experience. CGD offers a very generous benefits package.

How to Apply:

Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to hrjobs@cgdev.org. Please use the title “Online Communications Manager” in the subject field in all e-mail correspondence.

Internships at CGD

The Center offers paid and unpaid internships to full-time undergraduate and graduate students.

Research assistant internships are offered to candidates with extensive training in econometrics, microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory and development economics. Interns must be familiar with issues related to development economics and policy analysis, and related topics. Prior experience with statistical packages such as STATA and Excel may be required.

Internships may also be offered to full-time undergraduate and graduate students to help facilitate the Center's communications work and program initiatives. Prior study and/or work experience in economics, public policy, international relations, national security issues, and global health may be required, along with outstanding communication and writing skills.

Intern applicants with prior relevant work experience will be given preference.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and short writing sample to: hrjobs@cgdev.org. Please indicate in the subject line whether you are applying for a research assistant internship or a communications/program initiative internship.

*Application deadline dates are as follows:

• Spring Internships: January 30, 2008
• Summer Internships: April 30, 2008
• Fall Internships July 31, 2008

*Dates are subject to change