The successful candidate will perform a range of project research, policy analysis and other duties including, but not limited to, the following:
- Conduct literature and data searches for ongoing research projects. Potential areas of focus include natural resource management and governance.
- Develop drafts of background materials and policy briefs, and assist with editing papers and other written products.
- Conduct statistical analyses using Excel, Stata, or other software tools, and prepare tables and graphs to convey those results.
- Organize and attend meetings/conferences related to research priorities.
- Perform other research tasks or administrative as necessary in support of Senior Research staff.
- Undergraduate degree in a related field.
- 1-2 years’ experience in international development is preferred but not required.
- Essential software skills: Stata for the descriptive and econometric analysis of cross-section and panel data. MS Excel to construct spreadsheet models and generate publication quality graphics.
- Outstanding communications and writing skills in English.
- Confidence and can-do attitude; ability to advance projects with hands-off supervision.
- Comfort working independently, with small groups and interacting with senior staff.
- Good humor and collegiality are essential.
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. Finalists for the position may be subject to a pre-employment background screening.