Policy Fellow for the AI Initiative
Independent, nonpartisan nonprofit think tank conducting economic research and policy outreach to reduce global poverty and improve lives.
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About Center for Global Development
Center for Global Development (CGD) is a Washington, DC- and London-based nonprofit research and policy organization. Its current work spans global development topics including an AI for Global Development initiative that researches equitable access, evaluation, and policy priorities for AI in low- and middle-income countries.
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Candidate Availability
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About the Role
You will set the intellectual vision and research agenda for AI policy work, conduct policy analysis, and turn findings into practical policy impact. You will engage policymakers and international institutions, publish and speak publicly, organize events, mobilize funding, supervise staff, and oversee program planning and budgets.
Requirements
- PhD or Master's degree in economics, international development, public policy, technology policy, computer science, or a closely related discipline with substantive development work
- 12 or more years of policy experience
- Demonstrated record of rigorous research and policy impact
- Expertise in current AI issues
- Familiarity with international institutions and forums central to AI policy discussions
- Exceptional written and presentation communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience collaborating with LMIC governments, multilaterals, or NGOs
- Knowledge of research ethics, data-protection regulations, and evaluations in resource-constrained settings
- Leadership, management, and junior-staff coaching skills
- Ability to work collaboratively while remaining accountable for policy outreach
Responsibilities
- Set the intellectual vision and research and policy agenda
- Conduct research and policy analysis on AI evaluation, emerging technologies, and development effectiveness
- Build collaborative relationships with policymakers, development agencies, donors, and international financial institutions
- Conduct policy outreach through speaking engagements, meetings, conferences, consultations, and publications
- Organize and facilitate private meetings and public events
- Mobilize financial resources and program support
- Supervise mid-level and junior staff and manage their performance and development
- Oversee program planning, budgeting, execution, methods, and staff
- Contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
- Integrate activities across the program and organization
- Develop solutions to complex problems
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance with a modest employee contribution
- Six weeks of paid time off per year
- Fully paid federal holidays
- Employer-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
- Twelve weeks of paid parental leave
- Commuter benefit
- 15% employer retirement contribution after one year, up to legal limits
- Onsite fitness center
- Tuition reimbursement
- Medical, vision, and dental benefits