AI Policy Fellow for Global Development

Center for Global Development; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement contributions

Commuter benefits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Center for Global Development is seeking a Policy Fellow based in Washington, DC or London to help build a new Artificial Intelligence Initiative. The Fellow will define and undertake policy analysis and outreach focused on AI, engaging policymakers, donors, and international institutions to guide evidence‑based AI policy decisions.

The successful candidate will have a PhD or Master’s in a relevant field, 12+ years of policy experience, a strong publication record, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's in economics, international development, public policy, technology policy, computer science, or a closely related discipline, with substantive work on development issues.
• 12 or more years of policy experience.
• Publication and impact record – demonstrated ability to produce rigorous research influencing development policy debates.
• Exceptional communication skills – ability to distill complex analytics into concise writing and presentations.
• Field & stakeholder experience – collaboration with LMIC governments, multilaterals, or NGOs; familiarity with research ethics and data protection.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and high level organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while delivering on policy outreach.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills; ability to coach junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively setting the intellectual vision and research and policy agenda for the team.
• Conducting research and policy analysis in areas of expertise, including AI evaluation methods and development effectiveness.
• Translating research into actions by engaging policymakers, donors, and international financial institutions.
• Engaging in policy outreach activities, including speaking engagements, meetings, and publications.
• Organizing and facilitating private meetings and public events in areas of expertise.
• Mobilizing financial resources and support for the program in coordination with fundraising staff.
• Supervising mid-level and junior staff and managing performance development.
• Overseeing planning, budgeting, execution, methods, and staff to achieve goals.
• Contributing to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and aligning culture with mission.
• Integrating program activities within CGD and across the organization.
• Developing and supporting solutions to complex problems requiring ingenuity and innovation.

Skills

Policy analysis

Excellent communication

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

PhD or Master's in economics, public policy, international development

Experience in development policy

Job description

The Center for Global Development is seeking a Policy Fellow based in Washington, DC or London to help build a new Artificial Intelligence Initiative. The Fellow will define and undertake policy analysis and outreach focused on AI, engaging policymakers, donors, and international institutions to guide evidence‑based AI policy decisions.

The successful candidate will have a PhD or Master’s in a relevant field, 12+ years of policy experience, a strong publication record, and proven leadership.