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Request for Proposals (RFPs)

We are currently seeking proposals from qualified consultants to perform technical work under PRB’s prime contract with the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). The work involves developing regional growth forecast scenarios, assessing population-housing projection linkages, and mapping forecast assumptions to regional planning policies.

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We are a group of mission-driven professionals based in Washington, DC.

We share a conviction that sound, accurate data and evidence are essential to effective policies and programs that can improve people’s lives. We are committed to delivering objective, unbiased information, analysis, and capacity strengthening; we place a premium on quality, rigor, and innovation.

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We work collaboratively, recognizing that projects and products benefit from the input of colleagues and PRB partners with diverse viewpoints, opinions, and experiences. Staff are encouraged to share and try new ideas.

We respect work-life balance and strive to ensure that everyone can excel in their work. We foster a positive, open working environment and we have a strong commitment to diversity. PRB’s dress code is business casual.

We also like to have fun. We celebrate important milestones and organize off-hours activities. For example, Washington staff organized a scavenger hunt around our Dupont Circle neighborhood and the Popstars, the NGO world’s most exciting recreational soccer team.

Persons with disabilities who need to request reasonable accommodations during the application process may call PRB at 202.939.5434. No other phone calls will be accepted.

PRB offers high-quality, competitive benefits tailored to our employees’ needs and expectations. We review and modify our plans periodically with the goal of continuous improvement. As a PRB employee, you’ll enjoy the following benefits:

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • PRB pays 80% of monthly health insurance premiums.

PRB Retirement Plan

  • Our 403(b) pension plan features attractive matching contributions by PRB.

Life and Disability Insurance

  • PRB pays the full cost of premiums for life insurance and long-term disability insurance premiums.

Flexible Spending Account

  • We use the WageWorks Health and Dependent Care FSA.

Time Off

  • In addition to accrued annual and sick leave, PRB provides employees with nine paid holidays and three floating holidays. Our time off plans also provide flexibility to balance work and personal life.

Employee Assistance Program

  • A comprehensive life-management resource, counseling, and informational support system is available to all PRB employees.

PRB will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure if (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)

PRB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and affords equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to protected veteran status, qualified individuals with disabilities and all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Fellowships

The goals of the Policy Fellows program to understand the process by which research informs the policy environment and to learn how to communicate research to policy audiences in a way that encourages action. To improve participants’ communication skills using a variety of format and platforms.

Policy Communication Fellowship

Initiated in the 1980s, the Policy Communication Fellowship aims to train the next generation of leaders shaping policy in countries of the Global South. It combines a week-long policy and communication workshop in a developing country with online coursework during a year-long fellowship. Funded by the United States Agency for International Development, the program is open to individuals from developing countries who are between their 3rd and 5th year of studies in a relevant area.

Women’s Edition Fellowship

PRB’s signature journalism training program has supported hundreds of senior-level women editors, reporters, and producers from influential media organizations in developing countries to examine and report on pressing issues affecting women’s health and status. Up to 15 senior journalists from leading news media organizations around the developing world are competitively selected to participate in this activity.