The Center for Global Development is Seeking a Policy Analyst (GEAPS) – Apply By 10 May 2026 @Center for Global Development

Overview

This position offers an opportunity to support the Global Evidence Advisory Panel on Skills (GEAPS), a flagship initiative focused on workforce development in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). It is a full-time, mid-level role within an international research environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support systematic review processes including literature searches, screening, and data extraction.
• Conduct cost-effectiveness and heterogeneity analysis.
• Compile grey literature and maintain an organized research database.
• Draft summaries, background papers, and inputs for expert review.
• Contribute to flagship reports, policy briefs, and blogs.
• Identify evidence gaps and highlight scalable interventions.
• Organize meetings for Secretariat, Expert Panel, and Steering Committee.
• Prepare agendas, materials, and meeting minutes.
• Support onboarding and engagement tracking of panel members.
• Coordinate logistics, including travel and events.
• Manage blog series scheduling and coordination.
• Support workshops, consultations, and dissemination events.
• Liaise with regional and in-country partners in LMICs.
• Maintain web and social media content for GEAPS.
• Assist with funder reporting and communications.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in economics, public policy, international development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong background in research, literature reviews, or evidence synthesis.
• Experience in quantitative analysis using tools such as Stata, R, or Julia.
• Excellent written communication skills for policy audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and tasks simultaneously.

Benefits

Salary range: $65,600 – $72,000 (US) or £46,725 – £51,187 (UK) annually, with a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, retirement contributions, and paid leave. A hybrid work model is required.

Location

Remote, with the option to work from Washington, DC or London.

How to Apply

Interested applicants must submit a detailed CV, a tailored cover letter, and information on work authorization and availability. Applications can be submitted here.

Deadline

May 10, 2026 (11:59 PM ET).