Development Economist
Alignerr · Phoenix, AZ · Today
RemoteRemoteFinanceContract
What You'll Do
- Review and evaluate AI-generated development economics questions, answers, and explanations used in model training
- Audit the quality of economic reasoning related to growth theory, inequality, poverty, and global development
- Identify factual errors, logical gaps, and contextual inaccuracies in AI outputs
- Provide clear, structured feedback to improve the depth, accuracy, and nuance of AI-generated content
- Apply your academic or real-world experience to validate economic scenarios and policy discussions
- Work independently and asynchronously — no meetings, no fixed hours
Who You Are
- 3+ years of experience in development economics — through research, teaching, or applied work
- Strong grasp of global economic issues, development theory, and quantitative data interpretation
- Ability to critically evaluate written economic reasoning and identify where it falls short
- Clear and concise communicator who can articulate complex feedback in structured formats
- Self-directed and reliable — comfortable managing your own time across task-based assignments
Nice to Have
- Graduate degree in Economics or a closely related field
- Experience working in the field, with NGOs, or in international policy settings
- Familiarity with AI systems, content evaluation, or data annotation workflows