Posting Expiry
This role produces research outputs as part of a research team. The role holder is expected to demonstrate interest in developing the foundations of a research career. The role holder may choose to develop competencies in related areas such as project management or specific subject matter knowledge.
- Reports To: Policy researcher.
- External Accountabilities: As required for specific duties.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Contribute to different areas of CSD research projects and ensure reports, models and other outputs are produced to quality levels and timescales required by team leader
- Conduct analysis on policy topics and develop economic models or components of models
- Monitor and review academic and private sector thought-leadership and other relevant activity in designated policy areas.
- Produce summary reports for leadership, technical experts and other readers as designated by team leader from time to time.
- Support in preparing for and executing CSD events, including workshops, conferences, and significant meetings
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education and Background
- Required: Bachelor’s in a relevant field (e.g. Economics, Political Science, International Relations)
- Master’s degree is a plus
- Degree from top academic institution preferred. High GPA preferred.
- 0-2 years of professional research experience in a relevant discipline gained within an academic or think tank environment preferred
- Proficiency in English required. Proficiency in Arabic preferred.
Work / Academic experience
- Contributions to published research paper or relevant strategic, economic modelling or policy formulation project preferred.
- Experience working as part of a research team involving other subject matter experts, preferably as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Understanding of project planning methods, including evidence of ability to integrate work into larger pieces of work in accordance with the project plan
- Experience producing output for a range of academic audience
- Ability to describe multiple different quantitative and qualitative sampling and analysis techniques
COMPETENCIES
Functional Competencies
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Research and data management
- Quantitative analytics
- Qualitative analytics
Behavioral Competencies
- Communication
- Ability to work in a team
- Time management
- Project management
Subject Matter Expertise
- Knowledge of economic growth models, scenario forecasting, and/or international development
- Knowledge of international best practices regarding economic policy formulation and implementation, economic modelling, and analysis of market dynamics
- General knowledge of environmental policies; population dynamics, macroeconomic principles, and economic growth-related work conducted by international groups and multinationals, as well as familiarity with underlying policies and principles used to structure such projects
- Ability to structure and produce reports of up to 15 pages, including statistical charts and informative diagrams, and the use of an accepted referencing standard
- Ability to contribute individual work to the benefit of the team, including production of research work to required quality and timescales