Policy Communications Specialist Development & Climate

uchicago; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago's Development Innovation Lab seeks a Policy Associate to advance research findings, foster relationships, and identify opportunities for collaboration and impact across climate, food security, and agriculture.

You will work with the Agriculture, Water, or OFD teams, supporting speeches, policy briefs, and multilateral engagement with institutions such as the World Bank and IMF, translating cutting-edge economics research into real-world policy actions.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• <2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams to develop and execute communication strategies.
• Oversee or support the preparation of speeches, presentations, and other high-level communications.
• Draft policy briefs, white papers, and presentations for senior policymakers.
• Support multilateral engagement with organizations such as the World Bank and IMF.
• Translate research into policy recommendations and identify opportunities for policy-relevant research.

Skills

Strong writing

Public speaking

Policy communications

Research and editing

Education

Master's degree in Economics, Public Policy, or related field

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

The University of Chicago's Development Innovation Lab seeks a Policy Associate to advance research findings, foster relationships, and identify opportunities for collaboration and impact across climate, food security, and agriculture.

You will work with the Agriculture, Water, or OFD teams, supporting speeches, policy briefs, and multilateral engagement with institutions such as the World Bank and IMF, translating cutting-edge economics research into real-world policy actions.