Public Policy Economist (AI Training)

Alignerr; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic technology company is seeking an experienced economics reviewer for a remote, task-based contract role. You will evaluate policy-focused economic questions and provide feedback for AI training. Ideal candidates have over 3 years of experience in public or applied economics and a strong grasp of policy analysis. This position offers flexibility and competitive pay, making it an attractive opportunity for knowledgeable individuals looking to contribute to innovative AI projects.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible remote work

Autonomy and flexibility

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in public or applied economics.
• Strong understanding of policy analysis and economic tradeoffs.
• Able to assess written economic arguments.

Responsibilities

• Review policy-focused economics questions and explanations.
• Evaluate economic reasoning related to regulation.
• Provide structured feedback to improve clarity.

Skills

Teaching or working in public or applied economics

Policy analysis

Assessment of written economic arguments

Providing detailed feedback

Education

Graduate degree in Economics or Public Policy

Job description

About The Role

• Organization: Alignerr (Powered by Labelbox)
• Location: Remote
• Type: Hourly / Task-based Contract
• Compensation: $35-70 /hour
• Commitment: 10-40 hours/week

What You’ll Do

• Review policy-focused economics questions and explanations used in AI training.
• Evaluate economic reasoning related to regulation, welfare, and public programs.
• Provide structured feedback to improve clarity, rigor, and real-world relevance.
• Apply applied economics experience to validate scenarios and conclusions.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines.

Who You Are

• 3+ years of experience teaching or working in public or applied economics.
• Strong understanding of policy analysis and economic tradeoffs.
• Able to assess written economic arguments and recommendations.
• Comfortable providing detailed written feedback.

Nice to Have

• Graduate degree in Economics or Public Policy.
• Experience in government, think tanks, or policy research.
• Familiarity with AI or content evaluation workflows.

Why Join Us

• Competitive pay and flexible remote work.
• Lead a team working on cutting-edge AI projects.
• Exposure to advanced LLMs and how they’re trained.
• Freelance perks: autonomy, flexibility, and global collaboration.
• Potential for contract extension.

Application Process (Takes 10-15 min)

• Submit your resume
• Complete a short screeningProject matching and onboarding

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.