Migration Policy Institute Associate Policy Analyst – Global Program 2026

After School Africa; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 62.000 - 67.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Migration Policy Institute (MPI) invites applications for an Associate Policy Analyst in its Global Program. The full-time role is based in Washington, D.C., with worldwide remote work considered for the right candidate.

The analyst will deliver in-depth policy analysis, draft background notes, and co-author MPI publications, while supporting fundraising and grant management and organizing high-level meetings.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree with 3–5 years of direct experience.
• Knowledge of international migration trends; expertise in Africa, Latin America, or Europe preferred.
• Remote work worldwide will be considered for the right candidate.

Aufgaben

• Deliver in-depth policy analysis and shape methodology for new research projects.
• Draft and edit background notes, analytical reports, policy briefs, and related materials.
• Contribute to and co-author MPI publications and short-form work.
• Assist senior staff in fundraising and grant management, including proposals and reports.
• Support organizing high-level roundtables and private meetings.
• Engage with the news media in time and with support.

Kenntnisse

Policy analysis

Research writing

Remote collaboration

Ausbildung

Master's degree with 3-5 years direct experience

Jobbeschreibung

The Migration Policy Institute (MPI) is accepting applications for the Associate Policy Analyst - Global Program. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Eastern, Wednesday, September 30. This is a full-time role based in Washington, D.C., and worldwide remote work will be considered for the right candidate.

About this Program

This opportunity is for an Associate Policy Analyst in MPI's Global Program. The selected candidate will help deliver in-depth policy analysis and support new research projects.

Moreover, the role includes drafting and editing background notes, analytical reports, policy briefs, and related research materials. The successful candidate may also contribute to and co-author MPI publications, with opportunities to lead or single-author shorter pieces.

The position also supports fundraising and grant management. In addition, the analyst will help organize high-level roundtables and private meetings, including agenda development, concept notes, participant liaison, and speaker briefing.

Eligibility Criteria

• Master's degree with 3-5 years of direct experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of international migration trends; expertise in one or more countries outside the United States preferred, particularly Africa, Latin America, or Europe
• Remote work worldwide will be considered for the right candidate

What Fellows Receive: Starting pay range for U.S.-based Associate Policy Analyst: $62,000-$67,000; generous benefits package for full-time U.S.-based employees; remote appointment arrangements, benefits, and compensation will be reviewed and agreed based on candidate location, experience, and local employment regulations

Program Components
Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver in-depth policy analysis and shape methodology for new research projects
• Draft and edit background notes, analytical reports, policy briefs, and other research materials
• Contribute to and co-author MPI publications and short-form work
• Assist senior staff in fundraising and grant management, including grant proposals and reports
• Support organizing high-level roundtables and private meetings
• Engage with the news media in time and with support

Required application materials include:

• Resume
• Short writing sample (1,000 words on an immigration policy; disclose AI use)