6 Reasons to Apply for the Senior Research Associate Role at Nikore Associates

Overview

Nikore Associates, which describes itself as a youth-led policy design and research think tank, is hiring a Senior Research Associate. The position is listed as remote and flexible, full-time at about 40 hours per week. The work covers research and policy topics including labour, gender, industrial development, infrastructure, transport and logistics.

The Senior Research Associate contributes to publications, policy briefs, proposals, op-eds, blogs and other research outputs. The job involves secondary and primary research, surveys, fieldwork, client meetings and knowledge products, along with working with Excel-based research databases and preparing presentations. Both qualitative and quantitative research are part of the role, and clear written and verbal communication is stressed because findings must reach policymakers, clients, organisations and the public.

Requirements

The organisation seeks candidates with a postgraduate degree in Economics or a related field and two to three years of research experience. It wants strong qualitative and quantitative skills, excellent report writing, strong communication, analytical and critical-thinking ability, and experience with research projects and databases. Candidates should be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment, show interest in policy and development issues and be willing to take ownership and show leadership.

Who can apply

The role suits researchers with a background in economics, public policy, development or a related field who want to grow in policy research, development research or consulting and take on greater responsibility.

How to apply

Candidates apply through the official application form. The organisation states that applications must not be sent by email and that only those submitted through the form will be considered. No salary or deadline is stated.