GAP Content Editor
About WAPPP: The Women and Public Policy Program (WAPPP) of Harvard Kennedy School advances women and gender equity in economic opportunity, political participation, and education by creating knowledge, training leaders, and informing public policy and organizational practices.
About GAP: In Spring 2014, WAPPP launched a new website, the Gender Action Portal (GAP: gap.hks.harvard.edu), a vetted collection of research evaluating the impact of specific policies, strategies, and organizational practices to close gender gaps in the areas of economic opportunity, politics, health, and education. GAP focuses on experimental approaches to evaluate policies – both in the field and in the laboratory – and draws from multiple disciplines, including economics, psychology, and organizational behavior. The Gender Action Portal serves as a gateway providing evidence-based, intersectional research on gender equity and making it accessible to decision makers across sectors.
About the Position: The role of the GAP Content Editor is to review and vet summaries of research articles – prepared by technical writers – for academic integrity and accuracy. The Content Editor will read the original paper and review the draft summary to confirm that the findings, implications for practice, and methodology are described correctly. The Content Editor will be the final approver of each summary before it is published on the GAP website.
The GAP Content Editor reports directly to the GAP Manager at the Women and Public Policy Program. The pay is $25/hour. This is a remote appointment for a flexible timeframe (minimum three months) to be agreed with the GAP Manager.
Requirements: Doctoral-level studies (completed or ongoing) in a related discipline. Strong writing skills tailored for a layperson audience. Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and as part of a team. Prompt and proactive communication.
All temporary remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, and Washington. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
Additional Qualifications: Gender-focused academic or professional experience is desirable. Demonstrated ability to tailor information for the intended audience (general public, journalists, policymakers, local community, students, faculty, scholars, and/or donors) and for the communication vehicle through which the information is delivered.
To Apply: To apply for this temporary position, please send your resume and a one-paragraph statement of interest to: Anisha Asundi, WAPPP Director of Research and Programs, anisha_asundi@hks.harvard.edu