Global Development Network

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About the Engagement:
The Global Development Network (GDN) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have partnered to create the ambitious EIB-GDN Program in Applied Development Finance for deepening understanding of EIB’s investment operations in African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries. Under this partnership, GDN and EIB will identify, train and deploy teams of research professionals in the ACP regions to conduct “deep dive” studies of selected projects funded under EIB’s Impact Financing Envelope (IFE).

About the Positions:
GDN is seeking to induct up to 10 research professionals from ACP countries to constitute the research team for the second cycle of the program. The Fellowship will be over a period of 1 year, beginning in September 2018. Successful applicants will attend a capacity-building workshop in September/October 2018 at EIB headquarters in Luxembourg. They will subsequently be tasked, over a period of one year, with carrying out deep dives into the results and impacts of selected projects funded under the IFE. Upon completion of all program requirements, the inductees will receive certification as EIB-GDN Fellows.

Qualifications:
The typical profile of an inductee should be as follows:
1. Subject matter knowledge: Demonstrated academic knowledge and/or professional experience in impact investing, development finance or impact evaluation. For those without professional experience, the doctoral dissertation should be focused on evaluation and impact assessment.
2. Academic credentials: PhD in Economics, Public Policy or related disciplines. Candidates majoring in Business or Engineering with significant exposure to the Social Sciences or Development are also encouraged to apply.
3. Ability and willingness to think and work creatively, flexibly and proactively, in cooperation with other partners: Candidates should have a demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively, for example through experience in research consultancy or with independent and self-driven collection of field data. Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to academic credentials, have employment or otherwise substantive experience with the private sector.
4. English Language Skills: Demonstrated professional written and oral communication skills in English. However, some of the Fellows are expected to evaluate operations in countries where English is not the main spoken language.
5. Age: The program targets professionals of up to 35 years of age. However, slightly older, but otherwise qualified, candidates will also be considered.

Application Instructions:
To apply, please visit https://gdn.catsone.com/careers/

The last date for submission of application is 30-Apr-2018.

More information is available at http://www.gdn.int/information-applicants-program-cycle-ii-2018-2019.