The Center for Global Development (CGD) is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit policy research organization in Washington, DC, that works to improve the policies of rich countries toward developing countries through rigorous empirical research and active engagement with the policy community in the U.S. and other rich countries.
The Center seeks for a Research Assistant to provide research and organizational support to two Visiting Fellows in connection with projects that will examine (a) the impacts on the health sector of IMF-supported adjustment programs in low-income countries; and (b) the priority-setting practices of international donor agencies.
General Responsibilities:
- Conduct literature and data searches for ongoing research projects.
- Prepare written summaries of relevant literature.
- Track policy developments in relevant areas.
- Conduct statistical analysis of cross-country and time series data.
- Provide other research, writing and editing support for various reports and documents.
- Help to organize and attend meetings/conferences related to the research projects.
- Support on-going communications with outside partners, including coordination of interactions with project Working Groups.
- Perform other duties as necessary in support of senior researchers.
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree in economics, political science or other development-related field. Excellent candidates with bachelor's degrees and relevant work experience will also be considered.
- Training in microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, development economics and basic econometrics is required.
- Ability to use statistical packages such as STATA and Excel, and familiarity and ability to manage large databases is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with issues related to development economics and policy analysis, and related topics.
- Outstanding teamwork, communications and writing skills.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Salary
- Low to mid $30's, commensurate with experience.
Applicants should send a cover letter, CV and short writing sample to [email protected] by August 18, 2006. Please use the title "Research Assistant – IMF Programs and Health Priorities" in all e-mail correspondence.
No phone calls please.