Program Manager

The Boston University Global Development Policy Center seeks a Program Manager with a background in global development policy for our Global Economic Governance Initiative (GEGI).

The GEGI was founded in 2008 to advance policy-relevant research on international financial, trade, and development institutions created in the aftermath of World War II that continue to play a leading role in global economic governance. Within GEGI, research is conducted across three thematic programs: development finance, financial stability, and trade and investment rules. GEGI also focuses on emerging and cross-cutting challenges such as just transitions, the sovereign debt crisis, and climate change. The initiative hosts a flagship program on?the Task Force on Climate, Development, and the International Monetary Fund and co-leads the Debt Relief for a Green and Inclusive Recovery (DRGR) program.

The Program Manager will oversee the administrative and operational aspects of GEGI with a focused approach to managing multiple projects with competing deadlines. This position collaborates with diverse stakeholders to strategize project plans, forecast costs, co-manage budgets, facilitate seamless communication, and make informed decisions that are aligned with the GDP Center’s overarching priorities.

The Boston University Global Development Policy Center seeks a Program Manager with a background in global development policy for its Global Economic Governance Initiative (GEGI).

Founded in 2017, the mission of the Boston University Global Development Policy Center (GDP Center) is to advance policy-oriented research for financial stability, human well-being, and environmental sustainability. BU GDP Center is affiliated with the Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University, an APSIA member school. GEGI is one of three initiatives at the GDP Center.
GEGI seeks to advance policy-relevant research on international financial, trade, and development institutions. Within GEGI, research is conducted across three thematic programs: development finance, financial stability, and trade and investment rules. GEGI also focuses on emerging and cross-cutting challenges such as just transitions, the sovereign debt crisis, and climate change. The initiative hosts a flagship program, “Task Force on Climate, Development, and the International Monetary Fund,” and co-leads the Debt Relief for a Green and Inclusive Recovery (DRGR) program.

The Program Manager will oversee the administrative and operational aspects of GEGI with a focused approach to managing multiple projects with competing deadlines. This position collaborates with diverse stakeholders to strategize project plans, forecast costs, co-manage budgets, facilitate seamless communication, and make informed decisions aligned with the GDP Center’s overarching priorities.

The Program Manager will facilitate the strategic design and execution of the initiative, manage day-to-day operations and administration and supervise the work of a project coordinator; develop project plans using formal project management tools and methodologies to optimize resources and ensure the timely completion of research projects within budget; collaborate with Center leadership, Team Leads, Communications, and stakeholders to smoothly execute project activities and achieve project goals; coordinate with the Associate Director Finance & Administration to track expenses, report on grants, and research operations oversight; facilitate communication between the research team, leadership, and stakeholders, providing updates on project progress and addressing potential risks or issues.

 

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