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The Migration Policy Institute is currently hiring for the following position:

• Senior Policy Analyst / Director, US-Mexico Study Group

Senior Policy Analyst / Director, US-Mexico Study Group

The Migration Policy Institute (MPI), a nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank dedicated to the study of national and international migration policies, seeks a senior analyst to help anchor and lead the Mexico and Central American-related activities of the Institute's International Program. The successful candidate's primary responsibilities will be to direct the Institute's US-Mexico Study Group and its Executive Training Seminars, as well as to coordinate and grow the Mexico and Central American policy research program and related activities. The successful candidate must be deeply knowledgeable about the US-Mexico bilateral relationship and an expert on their migration and economic integration policies and processes. Demonstrated familiarity with key portions of the migration research literature will be a must. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate or professional degree(s) with extensive experience in a policy setting
• Extensive knowledge of US, Mexican, and, ideally, Central American migration policies; key bilateral policy differences and similarities; the sociology and economics of human mobility; and the impact of immigration on labor markets and low-skilled workers
• Ability to think conceptually, write lucidly, and edit effectively
• Substantial publications record (academic and particularly non-academic)
• Deep contacts with US and Mexican analytical and policy communities
• Proven skill in generating, developing and carrying through ideas for projects and high-level events
• Exceptional judgment
• Excellent and mature team playing/building
• Bilingual speaking, writing, and reading abilities a must

Duties and Responsibilitie

• Guide the direction and day-to-day activities of the US-Mexico Study Group and Executive Training Seminars, being responsible for key elements of both processes
• Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with colleagues based in the US and Mexico as well as with outside stakeholders
• Commission, prepare, and take responsibility for the content and presentation of background papers, policy memoranda, reports, articles etc., working in collaboration with other in-house staff and with analysts outside of MPI
• Serve as a resource, advisor, and expert and lead or co-lead the writing and analysis on Mexico and Central American topics
• Propose and pursue funding opportunities in conjunction with senior staff

To Apply:

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and salary expectations to hr@migrationpolicy.org. Please reference "Senior Policy Analyst-Mexico" in the subject line. Electronic submissions are strongly preferred, however, hard copies may be sent to:

Human Resources
Migration Policy Institute
1400 16th St NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC  20036

Due to the large number of applicants, only those candidates being considered for the position will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Salary is commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package offered.

The Migration Policy Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual or gender orientation, religion, or physical ability.