Support drafting speeches, presentations, communications and policy briefs.
Translate DIL's research findings into policy briefs and presentations tailored for multilateral audiences.
Support research activities, and work on some research projects.
Support the development and maintenance of relationships with key stakeholders and policy makers in multilateral organizations based in Washington, DC.
Support DIL leadership at relevant policy events and conferences in Washington, DC and Chicago.
Providing support to the CoS for OFD in the preparations of event planning, public relations, and other external communications and related activities that require Faculty Director involvement.
Prepares written, graphical, audio, and visual material to support the communications to press and government agencies.
Assists in the design and planning of communications strategies.
Assists in the research, verification, writing and editing publications, which can includes technical/scientific material for manuals or journals.
Perform other related work as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in economics, mathematics, statistics, public policy, or related discipline.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
Experience with academic writing.
Preferred Competencies
Excellent writing skills, including the ability to translate technical ideas into non-technical content.
Excellent time management and organizational skills including the ability to meet external and internal deadlines.
Strong coordination skills.
Ability to assess the quality of economic evidence and cost effectiveness for economic innovations.
Understanding development economics and economics research.
Knowledge of randomized controlled trials and other empirical methods used in economics.
Working Conditions
Candidates must be willing to travel extensively and flexibly as needed for their respective responsibilities. Including frequent travel to Chicago, IL.
Frequent evening and weekend work required.
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Application Documents
Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter (required)
References Contact Information (3)(required)
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