Public Policy Researcher - Education Content Development - Whiteshield

Whiteshield; United Arab Emirates; Remote; AED 220,000 - 294,000; Full time

Job summary

A global policy advisory firm is seeking a Public Policy Researcher to create training materials for public policy certification. The role involves research on key policy topics and supports the development of educational modules. Ideal candidates have a degree in Public Policy and relevant experience, along with strong writing skills. This position offers fully remote work with flexibility and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Growth opportunities

Work with international professionals

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in teaching, research, or policy-related work.
• Priority given for experience in university-level teaching or assistant teaching.
• Ability to translate technical content into learning material.

Responsibilities

• Research and draft training materials on policy and economics topics.
• Structure and edit learning content including educational materials.
• Support the design of modules to ensure engagement and clarity.

Skills

Research skills

Writing and presentation skills

Ability to use generative AI tools

Curiosity about government and public affairs

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Public Policy or related disciplines

Job description

Whiteshield is a global policy advisory and AI economics firm known for our ability to respond to global challenges rapidly and incisively. We use the most advanced tools and technology and combine them with our team of leading international experts to engage decision-makers in tackling society's most significant challenges. We are recognized for our rapid decision support, innovation, data science algorithms and deep policy expertise. We are specialists in "connecting the dots" between policy, business and technology.

Are you an academic mind eager to see your research come to life in solving governments’ most pressing challenges? Join Whiteshield Academy’s Quantum Education team as we design and deliver training programs that build the next generation of public policy professionals.

We are seeking a Public Policy Researcher to support the development and refinement of training materials for an upcoming public policy certification that aims at linking rigorous research with practical policymaking. The role offers the rare opportunity to combine academic depth with real-world policy impact while working remotely in a global environment and with a firm with thorough hands-on experience in global policymaking.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and draft training materials across key public policy and economics topics such as: Policy analysis and design, public finance, economic development, governance, behavioural policy, and evidence-based policymaking.
• Structure and edit learning content, including slides, learner supporting textbook, participant guides, and assessment question banks.
• Support the pedagogical design of modules to ensure clarity, engagement, and alignment with defined learning outcomes.
• Coordinate and upload finalized content to the online learning platform (no prior LMS experience required).
• Contribute to research inputs for client-facing online programs and workshops related to the certification themes.
• Conduct benchmarking on best practices in policy training and curriculum design.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Public Policy, Economics, Development Economics, Public Finance, Political Science, or related disciplines.
• 2–5 years of experience in teaching, research, or policy-related work.
• Priority given for experience in university-level teaching or assistant teaching, ideally in public policy or related fields.
• Ability to critically utilise generative AI tools to support and accelerate research.
• Strong writing, synthesis, and presentation skills.
• Ability to translate technical or academic content into accessible learning material.
• Curiosity about government, public affairs, and education innovation.

• Opportunity to shape an emerging global policy education initiative.
• A chance to apply academic expertise to real policy challenges.
• Work with experienced policy and learning professionals across multiple geographies.
• Fully remote work with flexible hours and growth opportunities within the Academy.