Professional Specialist/Program Manager/Research Program in Development Economics (RPDE)

The Research Program in Development Economics (RPDE) part of the School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University seeks an experienced Professional Specialist/Program Manager who will provide research management for the faculty director, Seema Jayachandran, and other affiliated faculty. The center faculty conduct research in economics, with a strong policy focus. Current research interests of the group include health; education; gender inequality and gender-based violence; the environment; and how political and social institutions shape individual behavior. 

Primary responsibilities include: 
* Providing project management for field-based projects including drafting IRB protocols, drafting agreements with implementing 
   partners, and mentoring field staff. Drafting narrative reports and presentation to present to donors.  Support various field-based 
   projects and providing other assistance with research and dissemination of information.  Produce research briefs for dissemination 
   with the objective of increasing the visibility of the research of Program. Assist with copy-editing manuscripts, drafting op-eds and 
   policy outreach materials and literature reviews.  Website design and management. Assist with data analysis, as needed.
* Administering external grants, including supporting/drafting grant applications, production of interim and final reporting, budget 
  management and closeout. 
* Managing the program's predoctoral/senior research specialists hires 
* Providing research assistance such as conducting literatures reviews and copy-editing manuscripts 
* Assisting RPDE faculty, staff, and associates with other research support and administrative matters as necessary.

Essential Qualifications:
* Advanced degree (MPA, MPP, MBA, JD, etc.)
* 2+ years experience participating in research involving survey data collection or managing research grants and contracts, or 
  demonstrated knowledge in related matters
* Ability to interact and function in a cross-disciplinary academic environment.
* Strong personal initiative (self-motivated and self-directed)
* Excellent research and writing skills
* Experience/comfort contacting human sources on the phone to seek data and develop research collaborations
* Proficient in the use of Stata or comparable statistical software for academic research 
* High level of emotional intelligence, judgment and strategic agility
* Ability to work with confidential information and data

TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter, CV, transcript(s), and contact information for two references. References will only be contacted for the candidates who make the shortlist for this position. The submission must be online via AHIRE link.: https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/position/25981

The final candidate will be required to complete a background successfully.

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