Job Description:

• Works with guidance from BFIâ™s Senior Economics Writer & Editor on translating research from the Development Innovation Lab into accessible policy briefs and other collateral materials to be used in communications and outreach.
• Works closely with DIL Director drafting documents, including but not limited to presentations, op-eds, and speeches.
• Helps draft formal DIL documents to be used on the website and in other outreach formats to funders, stakeholders, and policymakers.
• Coordinates with BFIâ™s communications team in disseminating and promoting the work of DIL leadership and affiliated scholars both internally within UChicago and externally to targeted audiences, including media.
• Researches, verifies, writes and edits publications, which can includes technical/scientific material for manuals or journals.
• Uses knowledge of writing with moderate levels of guidance to write in-depth pieces relating to specialized field (e.g. scientific writing).
• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelorâ™s degree in economics, or a closely related field with demonstrated understanding of economics.
• Masterâ™s degree in economics, or a closely related field with demonstrated understanding of economics.
• Coursework in development economics.

Experience:

• A minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Global economic development.
• Economic policy making.

Technical Knowledge/Skills:

• Translate complex research into accessible, accurate content.
• Very strong writing and copy-editing ability.

Preferred Competencies

• Strong writing and copy-editing skills.
• Experience in translating technical, academic materials into accessible formats.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills including the ability to meet external and internal deadlines is required.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suites
• Proven ability to be a valuable part of a team.
• General interest in public policy.
• Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Strong interest in development economics.

Working Conditions

• This position will perform tasks mostly indoors in an office setting.
• Work independently for periods of eight (8) hours or more.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• Writing Sample (required)

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