Policy Analyst, International Programs
(Feb. 1, 2010) PRB seeks a Policy Analyst to join its International Programs department. The policy analyst will work in a team-oriented environment with involvement in activities that increase the support for effective health and population policies and programs. The International Programs department's (IP) mission is to improve the well-being of current and future generations and contribute to positive social change, with an emphasis on the developing world. IP staff serve as a bridge between the research and policy communities by helping to ensure that research results and best practices are understood and used. We believe that information empowers individuals and institutions to make better policy decisions about population and health.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical and editorial input on PRB's materials on international population, health, reproductive health, and gender topics. Tasks include conducting background research on topic, drafting publications, and coordinating with various PRB staff involved in production and dissemination.
- Coordinate listservs and communities of practice on key reproductive health issues; identifying current materials to foster discussion among members of these groups.
- Provide technical support to PRB program efforts, such as gender, youth, and population-health-environment.
- Participate in developing innovative ways to communicate information about family planning and reproductive health to a range of policy audiences in developing countries.
- Contribute to other aspects of IP's work, including facilitating policy communication and data use workshops, contributing to audience outreach, participating in USAID or other donor working groups, monitoring and evaluating activities, and responding to ad hoc requests for information and presentations.
Qualifications
- Graduate (MA/MPH/MS) degree in public health, demography, or sociology; a substantive background in reproductive health and family planning; and an understanding of the linkages between population, poverty, gender, youth, and the environment.
- 5+ years of related experience; experience with USAID projects a plus.
- Demonstrated experience with "on-the-ground" interventions and the challenges of program implementation required; preference given to applicants with work experience in Africa.
- Understanding of the principles of policy communication and advocacy, data use for improving policies and programs, audience assessment techniques, and strategic planning methodologies.
- Experience with virtual communications and/or development of multimedia presentations.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with professionals at different levels, including colleagues, partners, and donor organizations.
- Requires excellent English writing and oral communications skills and the ability to write and communicate using clear, concise, nontechnical language; ability to work in French would be desirable.
- Ability to travel to developing countries 25 percent of the time.
Salary and Benefits: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. PRB has an excellent benefits package, including generous health, leave, and retirement plans.
Applications: Please send resume, writing sample (2 pages), and cover letter with salary requirements to HR Specialist, Population Reference Bureau, 1875 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 520, Washington, DC 20009, USA; or fax to 202-328-3937.
Senior Policy Analyst, International Programs
(Feb. 1, 2010) PRB seeks a senior policy analyst to join its International Programs department. The senior policy analyst will work in a team-oriented environment with both technical and management responsibilities in activities that increase support for effective health and population policies and programs. The International Programs department's (IP) mission is to improve the well-being of current and future generations and contribute to positive social change, with an emphasis on the developing world. IP staff serve as a bridge between the research and policy communities by helping to ensure that research results and best practices are understood and used. We believe that information empowers individuals and institutions to make better policy decisions about population and health.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a senior member of the project team, with responsibility for identifying opportunities and activities that increase support for health and population policies and programs.
- Provide technical guidance and editorial input on PRB’s materials on international population, health, reproductive health, and gender topics. Gather literature, analyze data, identify key audiences and messages, determine format and length, and write text, interpreting research findings, and explaining policy implications.
- Manage project activities; include planning, budgeting, review and editing of manuscripts, and coordinating with various PRB staff involved in production and dissemination.
- Develop innovative ways to communicate information about family planning and reproductive health to a range of policy audiences in developing countries.
- Contribute to other aspects of the IP Department’s work, including facilitating policy communication and data use workshops, contributing to audience outreach, participating in USAID or other donor working groups, monitoring and evaluating activities, and responding to ad hoc requests for information and presentations.
Qualifications
- Advanced degree (Ph.D. or Master's) in demography, public health, sociology, or a related field, and an understanding of the linkages between population, poverty, gender, youth, and the environment.
- 10+ years experience working with programs in developing countries, with a strong substantive background in family planning, reproductive health, population, or related fields; preference given to candidate with work experience in Africa; experience with USAID projects.
- Understanding of the principles of policy communication and advocacy, data use for improving policies and programs, audience assessment techniques, and strategic planning methodologies are a plus.
- Experience in developing and managing program activities, ensuring high-quality products delivered on time.
- Requires expertise in one of the following areas: youth, gender, or repositioning family planning.
- Experience in developing and implementing virtual communication strategies and activities; experience in development of multimedia presentations.
- Experience in the design and implementation of training programs related to family planning and reproductive health or related topics.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in teams and with professionals at different levels, including with colleagues, partners, and donor organizations.
- Requires excellent English writing and oral communications skills with the ability to write and communicate using clear, concise, nontechnical language.
- Knowledge of French is a plus.
- Ability to travel internationally and to developing countries 15 percent to 20 percent preferred.
Salary and Benefits: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. PRB has an excellent benefits package, including generous health, leave, and retirement plans.
Applications: Please send resume, writing sample (2 pages), and cover letter with salary requirements to HR Specialist, Population Reference Bureau, 1875 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 520, Washington, DC 20009, USA; or fax to 202-328-3937.
Spring Semester Internships, 2010
(Dec. 23, 2009) PRB seeks several interns for the Spring Semester 2010 in the following departments: Communications; Domestic Programs; and International Programs. Interns will assist senior PRB staff members with a variety of job tasks including data collection and analysis; researching/writing topics for PRB web articles; updating and organizing library databases; and communicating policy relevant information on child and family issues, reproductive health, gender, poverty, aging and migration.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a master's degree program in library sciences, social sciences; demography, public health, journalism, communications, or public policy preferred.
- Undergraduates with relevant skills and research experience will also be considered.
- Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred.
- Excellent written and oral communications and editing skills.
- Research experience involving data analyses and interpretation.
- Statistical software experience a plus.
- Good French or Spanish skills a plus.
- Ability to work with a broad range of individuals.
Salary and Benefits: Interns will work with their supervisors to establish a mutually agreeable work schedule for 15 to 20 hours per week. Salary ranges: $12-$18/hour. No other benefits are provided.
To Apply: Please send your resume with a cover letter to HR, Population Reference Bureau, 1875 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 520, Washington, DC 20009; or fax to 202-328-3937. In your cover letter, please indicate the department in which you would like to work and the reason(s) you are interested in an internship at PRB. Attach two letters of recommendation and a copy of your academic transcript (unofficial is fine).
The Population Reference Bureau is an equal opportunity employer.