Research Fellow – New York, NY

Organization: ARCHIVE Global

Position Title: Research Fellow

Location: New York, NY

Hours & Compensation: 21 hours/week. Unpaid.

Position Dates: 3 months.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Posted On: May 20, 2013.

Organization Overview:

ARCHIVE Global is an international non-profit using housing design to improve health among the world’s poor. ARCHIVE Global works to implement real change in the world through outreach activities and housing construction in impoverished communities to prevent the spread of deadly diseases.

Description: 

The organization seeks a part time Research Fellow to support its work in the area of population health and economic analysis. ARCHIVE Global projects aim to have a large level of community involvement so it is imperative that the Research Fellow creates an arena where community voices can be heard by health authorities. This role requires the successful candidate to report directly to the Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Managing relationships between ARCHIVE Global and community, private, and government international agencies.
• Authoring articles for inclusion in academic and/or trade publications.
• Developing research proposals as well as formulating reports.
• Providing administrative and research support, including: literature reviews; assisting with data collection; designing charts, graphs, and tables
• Setting and managing research agenda for stakeholder meetings
• Attending ARCHIVE GLobal events

Qualifications:

• Degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Global Health, Health Economics, Public Policy, Economics, Political Science, Statistics, International Development, or related fields
• Proven track record or interest in development.
• Desirable: Master’s degree in relevant area; experience/interest in research, economics, and/or global health
• Impeccable oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well independently and on small teams while managing multiple projects
• Must be able to manage multiple deadlines
• Good time-management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel required

How to Apply: 

To apply please send copy of your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Vacancy will remain open until filled.

Contact Information:

ARCHIVE Global, http://www.archiveglobal.org

894 Sixth Avenue, New York, NY 10001

Job URL: http://www.idealist.org/view/internship/GcmpKtZ7pjNp/