Job Description

Job Title:

Senior Policy Analyst (Global Health)

Location

: London - 1-year fixed-term position

Salary

: 56,175 - 62,212

First posting date

: 17 September 2025

Closing date

: 8 October 2025 @ 10 AM BST

The Center for Global Development (CGD) is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit policy research organisation in Washington, DC and London, UK (CGD Europe) that focuses on the issues and institutions that are critical to inclusive development. Since its creation in 2001, CGD has earned a global reputation as a highly effective "think-and-do tank." Through rigorous empirical research and active engagement with the global policy community, we focus on the policy intersections of low- and middle-income countries and the governments, institutions, and corporations that can be partners in delivering greater progress.



CGD Europe seeks a Senior Policy Analyst for its Global Health Policy programme. The successful candidate will make a major contribution to our research, policy analysis and outreach relating to UK global health policies and reforming the global health architecture. The candidate must demonstrate a passion for improving policy making, as well as outstanding analytic skills, both in academic research and applied policy analysis. They will be self-motivated and organised, and excellent at communicating policy-relevant ideas. The post-holder will report to the programme's Deputy Director, Pete Baker, with the opportunity to work with other CGD Fellows across the programme. The role will be based in London, and applicants should have the right to work and live in the UK.

General Responsibilities:

Conduct research and policy analysis on key global health topics, including on UK global health policy and on the global health architecture Author significant research and policy papers, alone or in collaboration with other senior colleagues Perform duties requiring independent judgment and analysis related to data gathering and analysis, and writing reports and blog posts Build and maintain relationships with key partners, including scholars, policymakers, and congressional staffers. Support fundraising and donor engagement by contributing to grant reporting, proposals, and external presentations. Represent CGD through participation in conferences, private meetings, and other public events Performs other duties as assigned

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:

Master's degree in public health, health economics, international development, or a related field; Substantial work-related experience in UK policy making, or researching UK policy making, Strong knowledge of current debates in reforming the global health architecture Passion and enthusiasm for improving policy making Competence and experience conducting policy-relevant research. Superb interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills Competent in working in complex multi-stakeholder environments, and ability to quickly grasp the political dynamics of new contexts Proven ability to be a team player and to successfully manage multiple and changing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Can-do attitude and intellectual curiosity Good humor and collegiality are essential Applicants should have the right to work and live in the UK

Applications:

This is a 1 year fixed term position based in London, and applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.



Applicants should submit a

CV and covering letter

, outlining how they meet the requirements of the role, along with a

sample piece of writing

.



The role would based in London and the post-holder would be expected to spend a minimum of three days a week in the office.

CGD/E is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and celebrates fostering a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive work environment. All persons will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, parental status, veteran status, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age or sexual orientation.

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