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Policy Analyst/Program Coordinator - Washington, DC

Policy Analyst/Program Coordinator

Position Title: Policy Analyst/Program Coordinator
Sector: Policy Research Organization
Company Name: Migration Policy Institute
Field of Interest: Immigration
Location(s): Dist. Columbia, United States

Posted: February 16, 2011
Job Function: Research/Analysis
Entry Level: No
Job Type: Full-Time
Degree Desired: Master's: MPA, MPP, MPM, etc.
Level of Experience: Entry-level Professional

Contact Person: Rachel Neuman

Email Address: hr@migrationpolicy.org

Qualifications
Required

* Master’s degree with 5 or more years experience or professional degree with 3 or more years experience
* Broad knowledge of integration and migration policy areas
* Proven research, organization, and project management skills
* Ability to edit and write lucidly
* Ability to work independently, prioritize, and handle multiple assignments and projects
* Demonstrated professionalism and judgment
* Excellent and mature team player/builder
* Comfort with public speaking

Preferred

* Prior analytical policy work and/or quantitative research in relevant NGO, law and/or government sectors
* Experience in program management, including staff supervision and budget management
* Relevant publications record
* Fluency in language(s) in addition to English

Responsibilities

* Edit and write reports, as well as contribute to and/or author MPI articles and publications
* Interact with outside scholars, policymakers, and other stakeholders to coordinate the Center’s events and activities
* Ensure timeliness and accuracy in the completion of project activities
* Work collaboratively with other NCIIP staff to secure funding for projects, including writing proposals and grant reports

To Apply

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, short writing sample, and salary history to hr@migrationpolicy.org . Please reference “Policy Analyst/Program Coordinator - NCIIP” in the subject line and include a line telling us how you heard about this position.

Hard copies may be sent to:

Human Resources
Migration Policy Institute
1400 16th St NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036

Due to the large number of applicants, only those being considered for the position will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

The Migration Policy Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual or gender orientation, religion, or physical ability. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Contact Person: Rachel Neuman

Email Address: hr@migrationpolicy.org

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