Policy Officer
HybridWashington, United States
Job Summary
Support the Senior Director for Policy and Government Relations teams in implementing ONE's advocacy strategy, with a primary focus on the United States and occasional support for Canada. Draft research reports and policy briefs on health and economic opportunities in Africa, including development finance, foreign aid, and trade. Summarize findings, analyze data, and draft recommendations while reviewing documents for clarity, accuracy, and alignment with strategic goals. Manage production of high-impact policy documents, including flagship reports, website content, blog posts, and briefing materials. Stay attuned to international development policy trends by attending events in Washington D.C. and building relationships with think tanks. Assist in organizing events and trainings, including preparing materials and providing logistical support. This full-time hybrid role reports to the Senior Director for Policy, North America, with three days per week in the Washington, D.C. office.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree preferred in political science, international development, economics or other related field
- 4+ years' relevant professional experience in the field of policy analysis, international development, and/or in political or government offices (will consider internship experience)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite and data management software (ex. Excel or others)
- Ability to synthetize complex documents and issues and write in clear, succinct language
- Excellent English writing skills
- Ability to understand and analyze data, especially related to development finance and/or health policy
- Ability to manage multiple, shifting priorities under tight deadlines while performing in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Authorization to work in the United States is required
- Fluency in English required
- Travel up to 5% international and/or domestic
- This is a hybrid position that works three days per week in our Washington, DC office
Desired Qualifications
- Related work history in poverty and infectious disease alleviation, advocacy, policy, legislation and/or demonstrable interest in the causes ONE supports a strong asset
- Related work history and/or understanding or U.S. policy and decision-making processes around international development, foreign aid, trade and foreign affairs, including through Congress and the White House a strong asset
- Fluency in other languages such as French and German is a plus
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