Public Policy Economist (AI Training)

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

Job summary

A forward-thinking firm is seeking experienced economists to enhance AI-generated policy analysis. This role requires a deep understanding of public and applied economics, providing detailed written feedback on economic arguments. You'll work independently in a flexible, remote setting, contributing to innovative AI projects. Competitive pay of $35-70/hour is offered, with the possibility of contract extension. Join us to make a real impact on AI training and policy evaluation.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible remote work

Freelance autonomy and flexibility

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Review policy-focused economics questions used in AI training.
• Evaluate economic reasoning related to regulation and public programs.
• Provide structured feedback to improve clarity and rigor.

Skills

Public policy experience

Economic analysis

Feedback provision

Education

Graduate degree in Economics or Public Policy

Job description

About The Role

We’re seeking economists with public policy experience to help assess and improve AI-generated policy analysis and applied economics content.

• 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 screening
• Project matching and onboarding

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