Social and Behavioral Science Fellow

6 days ago

Bethesda, Maryland, United States Democracy International Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Social and Behavioral Science Fellow to join our team at Democracy International. As a key member of our Social and Behavioral Science & Learning Team, you will play a critical role in supporting the integration of behavioral insights into our international development, democratization, and peacebuilding programs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead special projects that align with your interests and expertise, such as developing resources and tools to support the application of social and behavioral sciences to program design, implementation, and learning processes.
  • Conduct desk research and research synthesis of published, unpublished, and grey literature across social and behavioral sciences disciplines.
  • Support the development of brief write-ups on evidence-based social and behavioral science concepts, theories of change, and illustrative interventions to inform program design and proposal writing.
  • Conduct and/or aggregate literature reviews in relation to key learning questions identified by our team to support current or future programming.
  • Support the design and writing of proposals for funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and other donors.
  • Create information briefs, blog posts, and other written and visual material for public and funder consumption to explain and communicate the value of our social and behavioral science practice.
Requirements
  • B.A. or B.S. in behavioral economics, social or cognitive psychology, political science, communications/marketing, or a field in the family of behavioral sciences.
  • Enrolled in a graduate program in behavioral economics, social or cognitive psychology, political science, communications/marketing, or a field in the family of behavioral sciences.
  • Strong experience conducting desk research and research synthesis of published, unpublished, and grey literature across social and behavioral sciences disciplines.
  • Working knowledge of and experience using quantitative and qualitative research methods in the social and behavioral sciences.
  • Strong analytical skills and working knowledge of statistics.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative style.
  • Ability to work both independently and in close collaboration with stakeholders.
About Democracy International

Democracy International is a leading provider of technical assistance, analytical services, and project implementation for democracy, human rights, governance, and conflict mitigation programs worldwide. We work with civil society organizations, political parties, election-management bodies, government agencies, legislatures, justice-sector institutions, and others in over 80 countries. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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