The Center for Global Development (CGD) is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit policy research organization in Washington, DC and London, UK that focuses on the issues and institutions that are critical to inclusive development. Through rigorous empirical research and active engagement with the global policy community, we focus on the policy intersections of low- and middle-income countries and the governments, institutions, and corporations that can be partners in delivering greater progress.
Housed within the Center for Global Development, the Market Shaping Acceleratoris led by the world’s leading market shaping scholars including Nobel laureate Michael Kremer (UChicago), President of CGD and professor Rachel Glennerster, and Dartmouth Professor Christopher Snyder. The accelerator aims to identify the most promising areas for market shaping instruments (such as Advance Market Commitments) to incentivize innovations that address pressing global challenges such as climate change and biosecurity.
Job Description
The policy analyst will support the development and adoption of high impact market shaping proposals that will incentivize innovations that address climate change, biosecurity, and other pressing global challenges. Policy analysts work in collaboration with the MSA directors and other staff in a supportive environment with a small team. This role provides the opportunity to collaborate on written work (papers, blogs, etc.), interact with economic experts and policy stakeholders, and contribute to market-shaping proposals.
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
- 60% Economic appraisal and quantitative modeling (including cost-benefit analysis) of market shaping proposals
- Estimating the size of relevant markets, the potential benefits of new innovations and the potential size (cost) of the market shaping instruments
- Modeling in Stata, R, and/or Python to analyze large datasets to inform cost/benefit estimates
- microeconomic modeling and analysis
- 20% Supporting analysis of policy challenges such as climate mitigation, climate adaptation, and pandemic preparedness – including understanding the market structure of key sectors/industries
- 10% Communication and coordination with relevant stakeholders
- 10% Identifying promising candidate problems to tackle with market shaping instruments through desk research
- Some domestic (and possible international) travel as required.
- Other duties as assigned
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics or related field with at least 3 - 5 years of relevant experience
- Strong quantitative skills and experience with empirical research methods
- Programming experience in at least one language (e.g., Stata, R, python, or MATLAB)
- Excellent analytical and critical-thinking skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to stay organized on multiple projects simultaneously
Preferred qualifications
- Advanced MS/MA degree in economics, public policy, or related field with at least 1 years of relevant experience.
- Advanced modeling experience and knowledge of multiple programming languages is desired (but not required)
- Curiosity and interest in climate change, biosecurity (including pandemic preparedness)
Application Documents
- Cover Letter (required)
- Resume/CV (required)
- Writing Sample (required, up to 50 pages)
- Transcripts
Closing date:
April 13th at 11:59 PM ET
Salary range: $66,000 -$75,000. Pay commensurate with education, skillset, and experience. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume/CV, a writing sample and transcripts.CGD offers a work environment that is collegial, rewarding, and rich with opportunities for intellectual and professional growth. The compensation package includes generous paid time off, a robust medical, vision and dental benefits with a modest employee contribution, employer retirement contribution, commuter benefits, and much more.
Read about CGD's benefits package here. The organization is working hybrid with all staff required to be in the office at least two days per week. CGD is registered to employ staff living in DC, Maryland, or Virginia. Candidates must be able to live and work in one of these locations to be considered. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document upon hire. CGD is unable to sponsor work authorization for this position.
CGD/E is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and celebrates fostering a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive work environment. All persons will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, parental status, veteran status, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age or sexual orientation.
