The
Institute for the Theory and Practice of International Relations at the College
of William and Mary invites applications for a position that will begin summer
2015. The College of William & Mary seeks applicants for the position of
Geospatial Scientist with the Institute for the Theory and Practice of
International Relations (ITPIR).
This
position is designed to support and grow the AidData program. AidData is a
partnership that seeks to (a) make aid information more accessible and usable
to policymakers, civil society organizations, journalists, and researchers; and
(b) produce research and create tools that enable users to more effectively
target, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate aid. AidData tracks more than $5.4
trillion dollars from over 90 donor agencies, creates visualization tools and
software applications to facilitate understanding of aid information, conducts
rigorous impact evaluations of aid transparency innovations, and a variety of
applied research activities that seek to improve understanding of aid
distribution and impact. AidData has collaborated with the World Bank, the Bill
and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Hewlett Foundation, and USAID, among others.
The
successful candidate will ideally have at least 3-7 years of research or teaching
experience, as well as significant experience working with policymakers,
practitioners, and/or information technology specialists from the global
development community. The position also requires strong leadership and
networking skills. This position will be focused on (1) overseeing AidData’s
efforts to ensure that its geo-referenced development finance data meets the
highest standards of data quality assurance; (2) producing policy-relevant
scholarship that leverages geospatial data, research methods, and technologies;
and (3) providing training and intellectual leadership about the role of
geography in development and policy matters and how spatial awareness, spatial
literacy and the use of geographic data, technology, methods and visualization
media can improve analysis and decisionmaking. This position is based in
Williamsburg, Virginia.
Required Qualifications
- An advanced degree (PhD strongly preferred) in geography, GIS, statistics, or a related field
- Expertise in spatial econometrics and/or statistics
- Strong intellectual leadership and publication track record
- Strong commitment and understanding of AidData’s mission and goals
- A track record of applying rigorous research methods to address real-world problems and identify practical solutions
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively to support AidData projects, programs, or initiatives
- In-country experience and/or experience working for a bilateral or multilateral aid agency a track record of effective influencing and collaborating with decision-makers in the global development community
- Demonstrated capacity to deliver high-quality policy-relevant publications and products within tight deadlines and budgets;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and leadership qualities;
- Ability to collaborate effectively with inter-disciplinary teams, governments, multilateral institutions, and donors
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy
- Ability to listen and integrate ideas from varied sources, create partnerships, and communicate to diverse constituencies
- Ability to work with, motivate, and mentor AidData staff at all levels.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, including the ability to present complex issues to non-specialist audiences.
Preferred Qualifications: PhD strongly preferred along with
3-7 years of relevant experience working for or with a bilateral or
multilateral aid agency, non-governmental organization, think tank, or academic
institution
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