Director, Office of Faculty Director

This role develops and implements the planning, development, and implementation of objectives, long-range and strategic plans, and identifies the strengths and weaknesses. Identifies new external partners to advance strategic priorities. Builds and maintains strong relationships with key partners, including Faculty Directors, government offices, major multilateral development banks, funders, and stakeholders from other organizations; facilitates research dissemination and collaborative opportunities.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Background managing staff
• Proficient with academic writing
• Excellent writing skills, translate technical ideas into non-technical content
• Excellent time management and organizational skills including meet external and internal deadlines
• Strong understanding development economics and economics research
• A strong knowledge of randomized controlled trials and other empirical methods used in economics
• Strong coordination and management skills
• Travel extensively and flexibly as needed for their respective responsibilities

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Health benefits