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Policy Analyst, Innovation Commission

3 months ago

Chicago, United States The University of Chicago Full time

Department

Development Economics Center

About the Department

The Development Innovation Lab (DIL) at the University of Chicago uses the tools of economics to develop innovations with the potential to benefit millions of people in low
- and middle-income countries. It was founded and is led by Nobel laureate Michael Kremer.

DIL hosts the Innovation Commission for Climate Change, Food Security, and Agriculture, chaired by Professor Kremer. The Commission will convene an independent and high-level group of former heads of state, finance ministers, and private sector leaders to promote innovations related to agriculture and food security in the context of climate change.

Job Summary

The Policy Analyst will work closely with the Innovation Commission Director, and other team members to support the development and adoption of policy proposals that will promote innovations related to agriculture and food security in the context of climate change.

This position performs routine assignments related to scientific research projects. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Writes articles, reports and manuscripts. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings.

**Responsibilities**:

- Contributes to drafts of research and policy documents for the Innovation Commission for Climate Change, Food Security, and Agriculture.
- Collaborates with team members to perform desk research as inputs to innovation cases and literature reviews, and integrates edits to existing drafts.
- Under limited direction, performs complex lab and/or research-related duties and tasks.
- Collects, records and analyzes data.
- Conducts literature reviews.
- Participates in writing reports and manuscripts.
- Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
- Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
- Installs, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.
- Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

**Education**:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
- Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
- Certifications:

- Preferred Qualifications

**Education**:

- Advanced degree (Masters or higher) in a related field such as evaluation, economics, public policy, political science, sociology, or another social science related to monitoring and evaluation.

**Experience**:

- Synthesize complex research findings and summarize them for a non-technical policy audience.
- Background in agriculture or climate change policy in low
- and middle-income countries.

Preferred Competencies
- Excellent analytical and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Stay organized on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Curiosity and interest in agriculture, climate change, and food security.

Working Conditions
- Some domestic and international travel may be required on short notice.

Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
- References Contact Information (3)(required)
- Writing sample, preferably for a policy audience (required)

Job Family

Research

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

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