Job Summary Statement:
The World Policy Analysis Center (WORLD) at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health (FSPH) has built the first ever global population data center of comparative global data on public policies, equity, poverty, labor conditions, and health and well-being outcomes. This data center makes it possible to undertake rigorous, cross-country global comparative research on how public and social policies are affecting health, well-being, and life outcomes across the world.
The Policy Analyst will join this team and contribute to an exciting and unique effort to build and maintain the first global resource to understand what countries are doing to promote human rights and human development. The Policy Analyst will play a vital role within WORLD by enhancing global health and social policy research and policy capacity at UCLA's FSPH, as well as in translating our research findings into action at the global, national and local levels.
WORLD contains data from 193 United Nations member countries on public policies that have the potential to influence the health and well-being of populations. To date, the research team has gathered detailed information on labor conditions, poverty reduction policies, gender, disability, education, family, and constitutional rights globally. Currently, WORLD is focused on preparing this data for dissemination and use by a wide range of audiences, including, but not limited to, researchers/academics, policy advocates, civil society, the media, students and the public. The policy analyst will work in collaboration with WORLD team members primarily to further develop their databases to ensure they remain current with the latest available data, as well as participate in the dissemination of data, and contribute to WORLD priority research projects.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in related field (economics, health sciences, political science, public health, epidemiology, public policy or related field) with 3-5 years of relevant experience
- Excellent communication, writing and research skills
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently to fulfill team goals and manage multiple deadlines.
- Demonstrated interest in issues relating to global health and social policy, including poverty, labor conditions, education, gender, disability, or equity policy required. Experience working in those areas an asset.
- Proficiency in French, Spanish, or other official UN language
- Expertise in GIS, including the ability to produce publication-quality maps, and statistical programs, such as STATA, an asset
- Experience conducting literature reviews, qualitative research, or writing scientific journal articles an asset
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional (Access Preferred).
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit the following application materials through the UCLA Job Portal:
- Cover Letter (addressed to WORLD Hiring Manager)
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Contact information (telephone and email) for 3 references
- Complete academic transcripts (graduate and undergraduate; unofficial copies are acceptable)
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, only complete applications will be considered and only candidates selected for an interview or to gather additional information will be contacted.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.