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Under the supervision of the Vice President, and also supporting the Deputy Director, the Research Assistant will perform duties including: (1) preparing talking points and briefings; (2) conceptualizing and executing on the creation of presentations; (3) conducting research and data analysis, and editing, to support the VP and Deputy Director’s writing and presentations; (4) coordinating VP’s social media efforts; (5) assisting the Assistant to the Vice President, as needed.
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The Global Economy and Development program at Brookings aims to shape the policy debate on how to improve global economic cooperation, and fight global poverty and sources of social stress. The program’s research agenda is related to policies and trends affecting developing countries including global poverty, universal education, the global middle class, fragile states, globalization, inequality, foreign assistance and development effectiveness.
The Development Officer/Senior Development Officer is a member of a four-person development team, and develops and implements strategies to raise funds and manage donor relations for the Global Economy and Development program (“Global”). Reporting to the Director of Development, and in coordination with Global scholars, and the Central Development team (DEV), this officer manages, prioritizes, and carries out Global fundraising activities and provides stewardship.
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The Research Assistant assists with the maintenance and publication of Lawfare, a national security law website, in the Governance Studies (GS) program at The Brookings Institution. Provides research and administrative assistance on a diverse array of projects connected with the legal framework of American national security policy. Undertakes research assignments with minimal supervision, draft summaries of findings, and assists with preparation of publications. Collaborates with GS Communication staff on matters pertaining to public/private events and GS Development staff on matters pertaining to donor proposals.
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The Global Economy and Development program at Brookings aims to shape the policy debate on how to improve global economic cooperation and fight global poverty and sources of social stress. The Center for Universal Education (CUE), founded in 2002 as part of the Global Economy and Development program, is one of the leading policy centers focused on universal quality education across the world. We develop and disseminate effective solutions for quality education and skills development. We envision a world where all children and youth have the skills they need to succeed in the 21st century. The Center plays a critical role in influencing the development of policy related to global education and promotes actionable strategies for governments, civil society and private enterprise.
The Project Coordinator will report directly to the Fellow and support the Impact Finance and Data in Education and Early Childhood Development (ECD) project by providing project support. Responsibilities will include organizing and coordinating events, preparing presentations, assisting in the publication processes, maintaining databases, and providing desk research assistance.
This is a full-time termed appointment until June 1, 2020.
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The Facilities Maintenance Technician will report to the Chief Engineer and will be responsible for the overall maintenance and upkeep of Brookings facilities. Duties will include general maintenance, carpentry, repairs, cleaning, organization and oversight of facilities assets, engineering staff support, security staff support and conference services staff support. S/he will Respond to service requests for maintenance and repairs
Normal working hours for this position are 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This position must be flexible in the ability to adjust work hours upon request by the supervisor, and must be available for overtime as needed.
This position is considered essential/non-exempt and the individual is required to be available during emergencies and special closings (often weather related), working on-site if the situation requires it.
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Join the finance team at the Brookings Institution’s Economic Studies program (ES), and work with experts as they focus on addressing obstacles to long-term economic growth and opportunity. This is a great opportunity for a finance professional with the drive to join a team that supports key projects for a top-rated think tank. Responsible for a portfolio of projects within the Economic Studies Program, the Financial Manager (FM) is accountable for financial analysis; for preparing, managing, implementing, and reconciling budgets and forecasts; oversight of all financial transactions in portfolio; and for managing grant proposals, reports, and contracts.
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The Project and Design Coordinator leads the publications design, as well as project coordination and event logistical support, for The Hamilton Project in the Economic Studies Program (ES) at Brookings. This role implements the layout and leads the graphic design work for scholarly research papers and blog posts. This position also plays a key role in supporting The Hamilton Project’s efforts to translate academic papers into digital visual reality for non-economist audiences, transforming complex subjects into charts and graphics.
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The Global Economy and Development program at Brookings aims to shape the policy debate on how to improve global economic cooperation and fight global poverty and sources of social stress. The Center for Universal Education (CUE), founded in 2002 as part of the Global Economy and Development program, is one of the leading policy centers focused on universal quality education across the world. We develop and disseminate effective solutions for quality education and skills development. The Future of the Workforce Initiative of CUE is searching for a Research Analyst to join a dynamic team and work towards policy solutions at the intersection of education, labor, and industry. Cities want sustainable growth. Companies seek productive labor. Individuals want good jobs. This initiative researches the growth and decline of industries and jobs at a local level to reform zero-sum narratives. Using predictive analytics to anticipate structural market changes, we seek upward mobility for today’s workers in tomorrow’s global workplace.
The Research Analyst reports directly to the senior fellow and supports research activities and deliverables of The Future of the Workforce Initiative. Responsibilities include providing research, writing, data and statistical analysis related to a variety of potential fields: geographical studies, network science, industrial policy, labor economics and skills analysis among other topics, related to understanding and building the workforce of the future. As an integral member of the research team, this person performs analysis with limited supervision and delivers high quality output in a timely manner. Participates in the development, dissemination and presentation of research findings; contributes to publications and assists in the organization of meetings and events to disseminate research results.
This is a full-time termed appointment until December 31, 2019.
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The Finance Assistant serves as primary administrative support to the Director of Finance and the Economic Studies Program Financial Management team, including project, proposal and contract management support, project management of the timesheet process, PeopleSoft and BBRS support, expense, payment and invoice processing and tracking, and general financial management system support.
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Note: Fellowships are based at the Brookings Doha Center in Doha, Qatar.
About the Brookings Doha Center
Established in 2008, the Brookings Doha Center (BDC) is an overseas center of the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. As a hub for Brookings scholarship in the region, the BDC advances high- quality, independent research and policy analysis on the Middle East and North Africa. In 2011 the Brookings Doha Center launched a joint Visiting Fellowship with Qatar University (QU).
Joint Visiting Fellowship
Over the course of a 9-month period, the fellow will teach up to two courses at Qatar University and have the opportunity to conduct original research of their own. The 9-month period covers two academic semesters at Qatar University. The joint fellow is expected to author a policy briefing on her/his area of focus, to be published by Brookings. Candidates with a focus on the Gulf region are particularly encouraged to apply.
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This search is being managed by the search firm Stanton Chase, please send resumes to washington@stantonchase.com.
The Controller provides leadership and direction to a team of ten accounting professionals and is responsible for all financial aspects of the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, grant compliance and financial systems. This is a key role in the Office of Financial Services with a unique opportunity to build out a successful accounting and compliance strategy and effective accounting processes in a complex compliance environment with a diversified funding portfolio, including U.S. and foreign governments, private foundations, individuals and universities. This position reports to the Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (CFO).
This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with the US generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure proper controls are in place to mitigate organizational risk. The Controller is responsible for being proactive in keeping up to date with all new accounting pronouncements, proper treatment of new revenue sources, and any other developments in the compliance space that could impact the Institution. The Controller manages the coordination and submission of the annual financial audits; ensuring that all financial records and reports of the organization are maintained accurately and produced on a timely basis. H/she coordinates the month-end close process, performs analysis of organizational finances and ensures that all payments and other disbursements are made in an accurate and timely manner. The Controller maintains financial systems and works with staff and leadership to ensure financial processes, systems and reporting are in place to support the achievement of organizational goals.
This position also includes direct support to the CFO in on-going management and implementation of strategic plans and development of tactical plans. The Controller is responsible for analyses, performance monitoring and supporting the CFO on strategy development and implementation. The Controller develops and leads presentations on financial matters to various stakeholders as requested by the CFO. The Controller can represent the CFO at organizational meetings, where appropriate. The Controller will also support the CFO in strengthening interdepartmental communications and other staff engagement initiatives salient to the success of the team.
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The Research Assistant, Center for East Asia Policy (CEAP), provides research and programmatic support for CEAP Korea Senior Fellow and CEAP Korea projects as well as programmatic support for the India Fellow. The Research Assistant also leads organizational and logistical work for the Korean Peninsula Working Group. The Research Assistant provides project and administrative support to the Center; and works with scholars and the Assistant Director to complete all logistical arrangements for Senior Fellow-related events and administrative tasks. The Research Assistant also provides input as requested into structure and topics of events and publications.
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About the Brookings Doha Center
Based in Qatar the Brookings Doha Center (BDC) is an overseas center of the Brookings Institution that advances high-quality independent policy research and analysis on major issues facing the Middle East and North Africa region. The Center enjoys an outstanding reputation for policy impact and cutting-edge, field-oriented research on socioeconomic and geopolitical issues facing the broader Middle East region. Open to a broad range of views and disciplines, the BDC is a hub for Brookings scholarship in the region.
Visiting Fellowships
The BDC is pleased to announce Visiting Fellow positions for 2019-2020. The BDC hosts four or five Visiting Fellows each year. Following a competitive selection process, Visiting Fellows take up residence at the BDC for a 9–12-month period. In some cases, visiting fellows may extend for a second term.
Visiting Fellows conduct individual research, interact with other researchers and policymakers, present their research at events, and contribute to the activities of the Center. Visiting Fellows receive a grant to cover the costs of living, travel, and research. They also receive a roundtrip ticket to and from Doha.
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The Communications Department's mission is to provide the tools, strategies, products and programs to support the brand and its content, and to continually grow Brookings’s impact and effectiveness as a change agent for public policy in the United States and around the world. This purpose is realized if we help our scholars raise awareness, set the agenda and shape the debate around the public policy issues they choose to address.
The Director, Brookings Creative Lab is a dynamic, innovative, and narrative-driven leader of all Central Communications efforts on data visualizations and infographics, interactive digital assets, video, and graphic design. Sets creative vision for and leads the Brookings Creative Lab, including training scholars, research staff, and design staff on cutting-edge technology at the intersection of data, graphic design, and narratives. Works closely and harmoniously with web, social media, and studio teams to bring Brookings scholarship to life in cutting-edge digital formats. Has a hand in the shape and design of individual projects but won’t necessarily be primary designer or coder—this role is for the leader of that team of cutting-edge designers and storytellers.
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The Financial Manager in the Foreign Policy program (FP), under the direction of FP’s Director of Finance, is responsible for a broad range of budgeting, accounting, and other financial management responsibilities for a portfolio of FP projects. The Financial Manager serves as a key member of a flexible team of financial managers; supports the budgeting, management, oversight, and reporting for an assigned portfolio of grants and other revenue; assesses areas for improved efficiency; and serves as backup for other FP financial team members as needed.
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The Global Economy and Development Program and the Metropolitan Policy Program at The Brookings Institution (Brookings) are collaborating on a joint venture and currently accepting applications for a Fellow position within the Center for Universal Education (CUE) and Bass Center for Transformative Placemaking. The successful candidate will be a scholar with deep experience in public policy and scaling strategies. Candidates should have a particular interest in urban policy, including family-friendly cities and inclusive growth. Candidates should have expertise in primary and secondary research, policy guidance and advising, building partnerships with external organizations, working collaboratively across disciplines and with multiple stakeholders
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The Communications Department's mission is to provide the tools, strategies, products and programs to support the brand and its content, and to continually grow Brookings’s impact and effectiveness as a change agent for public policy in the United States and around the world. This purpose is realized if we help our scholars raise awareness, set the agenda and shape the debate around the public policy issues they choose to address.
The Front-End Developer collaborates with graphic designers in the Office of Communications to code and develop data visualizations and page layouts that highlight research by Brookings scholars. The Front-End Developer also provides additional support to our website vendor on general site maintenance, as needed, as well as support and technical advice to the analytics team and other staff in the Office of Communications.
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This search is being managed by the search firm Heidrick & Struggles, please send resumes to BrookingsCIO@heidrick.com.
Technology is critical to the success of Brookings. The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is the top technology executive at the Institution and provides strategic information technology vision and leadership in the development, implementation, and management of the Institution’s technology needs.
S/he will play an integral role in helping to expand Brookings core mission of conducting high-quality, independent, high- impact research.
S/he will work closely with senior management and all levels of Brookings’s staff to ensure IT services are cost effective while meeting the overall needs of the Institution’s goals and mission. The CIO will be responsible for ensuring that Brookings is capable of meeting the complex computing and security needs of a multinational think tank and will provide the visionary leadership and oversight to direct and develop the IT staff, contractors, and technology users to produce maximum impact of IT investments in support of the mission of the Institution.
It is imperative that s/he collaborate and forge successful working relationships with cross-functional business partners, researchers and end users in a fast-paced environment and will balance long-term strategic vision with the ability to move and react quickly while displaying flexibility to plans and situations that change with short notice.
The CIO will support a global user base of approximately 800 (approximately 400 onsite), consisting of researchers, scholars, experts from government and academia and others, and will provide day-to-day oversight and professional coaching and development for a technology team of approximately 20 people. Currently the IT budget is approximately $6 million.
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This search is being managed by the search firm Lois L. Lindauer Searches (LLLS). Please send cover letter and resume to Libby Roberts, lroberts@LLLSearches.com.
The Vice President of Development (VPD) provides philanthropic strategy, vision, leadership and guidance to the President, the Executive Vice President and the Institution and serves as the catalyst for enabling Brookings to achieve its ambitious financial goals. The VPD will help Brookings support its research and programmatic activities through solicitation of new, ongoing and sustainable sources of funds.
Reporting to the President, and collaborating closely with the Executive Vice President s/he will serve on the senior management team, lead a team of approximately 15 employees and must be able to oversee and navigate a decentralized development operation.
Key attributes include leveraging the President’s time to represent Brookings in any way that helps maximize building relationships with potential funders. The President anticipates dedicating a significant portion of his time to development therefore, the VPD must be able to anticipate his needs with flexibility, agility and speed.
The VPD must be a strategic thinker and doer with the ability to take great ideas from conception to execution. S/he will enhance efforts to generate significant gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other organizations and will ensure that all areas of the development operation are strategically organized and managed to achieve maximum success. This will require that the VPD initiate cutting edge strategies that maximize Brookings’ presence in the marketplace now and well into the future.
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Note: This position is based in Doha, Qatar. Office hours of the BDC often require an evening segment for coordination with Washington, events, and other purposes. This position requires some flexibility, especially but not exclusively when dealing with breaking news and international media, to deal with urgent matters outside regular business hours.
Based in Qatar the Brookings Doha Center (BDC) is an overseas center of the Brookings Institution that advances high-quality independent policy research and analysis on major issues facing the Middle East / North Africa region. The Center enjoys an outstanding reputation for policy impact and cutting-edge, field-oriented research on socioeconomic and geopolitical issues facing the broader Middle East region. Open to a broad range of views and disciplines, the BDC is a hub for Brookings scholarship in the region.
The Communications Manager at the Brookings Doha Center (BDC) is responsible for managing a broad range of communications and programming activities for the BDC in Doha, Qatar, including media and public outreach. The Communications Manager is a key member of the operations team. Working closely with the management team, the Communications Manager will divide the time between digital communications, publications and building relationships with the media to promote the BDC outputs. The Communications Manager will help improve the external communications and relations for the BDC, working with management and research teams, to conceive ideas, build engagement plans and execute communication through various media channels.
