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About the Role

The Research Analyst will provide analytical, operational, and administrative support to the Center for Global Development's contribution to the Smart Buys Alliance, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, policy-relevant outputs.

Responsibilities

• Measure and analyze how donor agencies engage with and use cost-effective evidence through literature reviews, data extraction, and quantitative analysis.
• Conduct original data analysis, cost-effectiveness and heterogeneity analysis, and draft research outputs.
• Draft and revise papers, reports, and blogs regarding the use of cost-effective evidence.
• Track processes and initiatives aimed at increasing evidence-use by development organizations and governments.
• Plan and manage logistics for workshops, roundtable discussions, and launch events.
• Coordinate meeting schedules across time zones and manage travel arrangements for event participants.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in economics, public policy, international development, or a closely related field.
• At least four years of professional experience in economic or public policy analysis related to international development.
• Strong research and quantitative analytical skills with experience in empirical research.
• Knowledge of data analysis and causal inference methods.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to summarize complex material for policy audiences.
• Experience supporting committees, working groups, or multi-stakeholder processes.
• Experience with communications, social media management, or event coordination.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills including management of shared documents and schedules.
• Ability to work effectively across institutions and time zones.
• Must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Skills

• Quantitative analysis
• Data visualization
• R
• Stata
• Python
• Git
• Evidence synthesis
• Textual analysis using large language models

Location

• London, UK

Work Type

• Full-time
• Fixed term
• Hybrid (minimum three days per week in office)

Experience Level

• At least four years of professional experience

Education Level

• Master’s degree

Salary/Compensations

• £46,725 – £51,187 per annum

Benefits

• Excellent benefits

About the Company

• The Center for Global Development (CGD) is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit policy research organization focused on inclusive development.
• The Smart Buys Alliance (SBA) is a collaboration of five organizations promoting cost-effective development interventions.

Equal Opportunity

• CGD/E is an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrates 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, parental status, veteran status, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, or sexual orientation.