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Job description
The World Disaster Center (WDC) is building a next-generation global risk intelligence system to better understand, anticipate, and respond to disasters worldwide.
We are seeking a highly capable Research Fellow / Research Officer to transform complex global events into structured, actionable intelligence that directly feeds into our systems, tools, and partnerships.
This is a high-execution role , not an academic position.
Core Responsibilities
Produce structured research on global risks, disasters, and fragile regions
Develop country and regional risk profiles
Design and define indicators (risk, response, predictive metrics)
Build and maintain clean, structured datasets
Conduct policy and institutional analysis
Develop partner intelligence briefs (NGOs, governments, donors)
Support crisis mapping and pattern identification
Contribute to proposal writing and funding applications
Conduct assessments and support capacity-building initiatives
Produce clear, actionable insights (not theoretical outputs)
Expected Outputs
Weekly research briefs (1–3 pages)
Situation Reports (SitReps)
Structured datasets and data sheets
Indicator frameworks and definitions
Comparative country/crisis analyses
Predictive insight notes
High-quality source documentation
Required Profile
Master’s degree (MSc or equivalent) in a relevant field
(e.g., Economics, International Relations, Public Policy, Data, Development, Humanitarian Studies)
Proven track record in applied research and analysis
Experience in proposal writing, reporting, and assessments
Experience with capacity building and programmatic work
Strong analytical and synthesis skills
Ability to structure complex information clearly and quickly
Experience working with European-funded projects is strongly preferred
Fluency in English (required)
Additional fluency in French and/or Spanish (strongly preferred)
Must be legally authorized to work (no OPT dependency)
Tools & Skills
Strong data structuring (Excel or equivalent tools)
Research methodology (qualitative + quantitative)
Fast synthesis and clarity of thought
Ability to translate research into operational insights
What This Role Is NOT
Not academic or theoretical research
Not long-form papers or publications
Not slow or open-ended analysis
Not a strategy-only or advisory role
Not a revenue-generating role
What You Will Work On
Building WDC’s global risk intelligence system
Defining critical data inputs for platform development
Translating research into product features and insights
Supporting partnerships and operational decision-making
Identifying high-risk, high-impact regions globally
Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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