Research Assistant

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Research Assistant - Research and Policy

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

• This role is ideal for an individual with a strong research background, excellent analytical and writing skills, and a passion for advancing evidence-informed policy and practice in the development sector.
• The Research Assistant will contribute to producing high-quality research outputs that strengthen advocacy, influence policy, support organizational learning, and generate evidence for impactful interventions.
• The Research Assistant - Research and Policy will support the design and implementation of research initiatives, policy analysis, evidence generation, and knowledge management across the organization's thematic areas.

Job Description

• Conduct desk reviews, literature reviews, environmental scans, and evidence syntheses on thematic areas relevant to the organization's work.
• Conduct research on social norms, attitudes, beliefs, myths, misconceptions, and emerging issues relating to gender equality, gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health, online safety, digital rights, masculinity, and youth development.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure the production of high-quality research outputs that strengthen organizational learning, policy engagement, and strategic decision-making.
• Conduct background research and evidence synthesis to support concept notes, grant proposals, donor reporting, and technical submissions.
• Support the design and implementation of research studies, assessments, surveys, and learning initiatives.
• Monitor emerging research, policy developments, legislation, public discourse, media, and digital conversations relevant to the organization's thematic priorities, identifying trends, misinformation, and opportunities for evidence-informed advocacy.
• Assist in developing research protocols, methodologies, data collection tools, and study documentation.
• Conduct policy analysis and prepare policy briefs, evidence summaries, technical papers, research reports, manuscripts, abstracts, and other knowledge products.
• Translate complex research findings into clear, accessible, and evidence-based materials for diverse audiences, including programme teams, policymakers, donors, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Support qualitative and quantitative data collection, management, and basic analysis using appropriate research methods and tools.
• Perform other research and policy-related responsibilities as assigned by the Research and Policy Unit
• Document research findings, lessons learned, best practices, and emerging evidence while maintaining an organized repository of research resources, publications, datasets, and knowledge products.
• Support stakeholder mapping, policy engagement activities, and the development of advocacy materials, fact sheets, briefing notes, and evidence summaries.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of relevant experience in research, policy analysis, evidence generation, academia, think tanks, nonprofit organizations, or development institutions.
• Familiarity with gender equality, safeguarding, gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health, digital safety, youth development, or related thematic areas is an advantage.
• Knowledge of research ethics and ethical data management practices.
• Demonstrated experience conducting literature reviews, evidence synthesis, policy analysis, and technical writing.
• Good understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deliver high-quality outputs within agreed timelines.
• Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Development Studies, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, Economics, Gender Studies, Public Health, International Development, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Technical Competencies:

• Policy analysis and policy brief writing.
• In line with our client’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Policy, we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, especially women.
• Research design and technical report writing.
• Quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Academic referencing and citation tools (e.g., Zotero, Mendeley, or EndNote) is an added advantage.
• Stakeholder mapping and policy research.
• Basic data analysis using SPSS and Microsoft Excel.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace.
• Proposal and concept note development.
• Evidence synthesis and systematic literature reviews.

Benefits

• Salary: N200,000 - N250,000 Monthly.
• Hybrid work structure
• Opportunities for Professional Development
• A dynamic and impactful work environment focused on empowering women
• Health Insurance (HMO Plan)

Why you should join our client:

• They are leading the fight against sexual and gender-based violence through innovation, advocacy, and survivor-centered programs.
• By joining this team, you’ll contribute to impactful work that shapes policy, drives systemic change, and empowers communities, especially within Nigeria’s tertiary institutions.
• They offer a supportive, inclusive environment where your voice matters, your growth is valued, and your work makes a real difference. If you're passionate about gender justice and ready to be part of meaningful change, we’d love to have you on board.