Mid-Level Project Director

The IRIS Center at the University of Maryland, College Park (see ) is a key source of research and advisory services on issues involving institutional reform-changes in legal and economic policies that encourage economic growth and development of democratic institutions-for donors, governments, and civil society in developing and transition countries.   

IRIS seeks a full-time development specialist, with strong experience in international development, economic growth, poverty alleviation with strong research and project management experience.  The mid-level position (annual salary $55,000-70,000) is at the University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA. 

Skill preferences: 

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research in developing countries
• Provide advisory assistance in developing countries
• Synthesize research and advisory assistance results
• Lead multi-cultural teams
• Forge successful collaborations among different professionals and organizations
• Develop, implement, and evaluate programs, strategies, and policies on a collaborative basis
• Manage development programs from the College Park office
• Shape and carry out program communication and negotiation
• Develop funding for research and advisory assistance activities

Background qualifications:

• Eligible to work in the US (required)
• Graduate degree in economics, development, political economy, political science, law, public administration, business administration, or other relevant discipline (PhD preferred).
• Available for travel to developing and transition countries
• Minimum three years of research and advisory assistance experience in developing and transition countries
• Experience working closely with non-US professionals
• Fluency and/or professional proficiency in multiple foreign languages preferred
• Experience in fragile states preferred
• Skill in developing funding for research and advisory assistance activities

Applications must be received no later than November 30, 2009. 

Equal Opportunity
IRIS is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

To Apply
Please provide a cover letter, resume, and salary history by e-mail to .

About IRIS
IRIS is a leading research and policy advisory center located in the Department of Economics at the , College Park. IRIS works to facilitate economic growth and improve governance in developing and transition countries, focusing on the role of institutions - the formal and informal rules by which individuals organize economic, political, and social activity. In partnership with scholars, reformers, and international donors, IRIS conducts research, designs and implements programs, and promotes the sharing and application of innovative ideas and insights.