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Center for Global Development is Looking for a Research Assistant- Sustainable Development Finance

The Center for Global Development (CGD), an independent, non-partisan research organization based in Washington, DC and London seeks a Research Assistant to provide high quality research support and data analysis to the Sustainable Development Finance program.

Research Assistants are typically recent undergraduates with an interest in gaining research, policy, programmatic operations, and project management experience before going on to graduate studies. Candidates with master’s degrees may apply with the understanding they will accept an entry-level role that includes administrative responsibilities. CGD provides Research Assistants with an opportunity to a promotion to associate after two years in the role (but limited opportunity for promotion beyond the associate role).   Applicants should be interested in economic development, be organized, and be flexible enough to adapt to changing priorities.

This position will support SDF fellows on an array of projects, including comparing the performance of development finance institutions (DFIs), analyzing the benefits and risk of innovative financial instruments, and estimating the economic and financial impact of global challenges, especially climate change and sovereign debt.

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Approximate task balance:

  • 70% of your time will be dedicated to research:
    • Quantitative data analysis in Excel, Tableau, or a statistical programming software of your choice (Stata/R/Python) 
    • Qualitative research / literature review; writing and editing future publications.
  • 15% of your time will be in administrative work (performance indicators and grant reporting)
  • 15% of your time will be in logistics work (organizing events, panels, etc.)

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:

  • Undergraduate degree in Economics, Finance, or related field.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, writing, and communications skills
  • Quantitative analysis skills and experience using data visualization tools/techniques; experience with Excel (including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and financial modelling) and Tableau; experience with Stata, R, or Bloomberg is valuable but not required.
  • Some experience supporting academic or policy research.
  • Proven interest in economic development and its intersection with finance, debt, and climate mitigation/adaptation
  • Motivated to learn and grow.
  • Flexibility and willingness to pitch in wherever needed, including administrative tasks.
  • The ability to live and work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Desired but not required: 

  • Ability to start within the next two months.
  • Experience working with data related to finance, climate change, or infrastructure.

Starting salary is $52,250.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, a short writing sample (max. 5 pages).  Please make sure to specify relevant experience and software skills in your application. 

The organization is working hybrid with all staff required to be in the office two days per week. CGD is registered to employ staff living in DC, Maryland, Virginia. Candidates must be able to live and work in one of these locations to be considered.  

In compliance with United States 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. 

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons and particularly encourage applications from underrecognized or historically marginalized groups. All appointments will be made based on merit of skill and experience relative to the role. 

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