Research Assistant Research and Policy

Position: Research Assistant - Research and Policy

Location: Abuja (Full-time)

Remuneration: N200000 - N250000

About Our Client

Our client is a dynamic non-profit organization committed to advancing gender equity and eliminating sexual and gender-based violence in Nigerias tertiary institutions. Through research advocacy policy reform and survivor-centred interventions they lead groundbreaking initiatives to drive action towards having a gender equitable society devoid of all forms of sexual and gender-based violence.

About the Role

The Research Assistant - Research and Policy will support the design and implementation of research initiatives policy analysis evidence generation and knowledge management across the organizations thematic areas. 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.

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.

Job description

• Conduct desk reviews literature reviews environmental scans and evidence syntheses on thematic areas relevant to the organizations work.
  

• Support the design and implementation of research studies assessments surveys and learning initiatives.
  

• Assist in developing research protocols methodologies data collection tools and study documentation.
  

• Support qualitative and quantitative data collection management and basic analysis using appropriate research methods and tools.
  

• 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.
  

• Monitor emerging research policy developments legislation public discourse media and digital conversations relevant to the organizations thematic priorities identifying trends misinformation and opportunities for evidence-informed advocacy.
  

• 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 stakeholder mapping policy engagement activities and the development of advocacy materials fact sheets briefing notes and evidence summaries.
  

• Conduct background research and evidence synthesis to support concept notes grant proposals donor reporting and technical submissions.
  

• Document research findings lessons learned best practices and emerging evidence while maintaining an organized repository of research resources publications datasets and knowledge products.
  

• 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.
  

• Perform other research and policy-related responsibilities as assigned by the Research and Policy Unit.
  

• Bachelors degree in Public Policy Development Studies Sociology Political Science Psychology Economics Gender Studies Public Health International Development Social Sciences or a related field.
  

• 23 years of relevant experience in research policy analysis evidence generation academia think tanks nonprofit organizations or development institutions.
  

• Demonstrated experience conducting literature reviews evidence synthesis policy analysis and technical writing.
  

• Good understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
  

• Knowledge of research ethics and ethical data management practices.
  

• Familiarity with gender equality safeguarding gender-based violence sexual and reproductive health digital safety youth development or related thematic areas is an advantage.
  

• Excellent analytical organizational and critical thinking skills.
  

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
  

• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deliver high-quality outputs within agreed timelines.
  

Technical Competencies

• Evidence synthesis and systematic literature reviews.
  

• Policy analysis and policy brief writing.
  

• Research design and technical report writing.
  

• Quantitative and qualitative research methods.
  

• Basic data analysis using SPSS and Microsoft Excel.
  

• Proposal and concept note development.
  

• Stakeholder mapping and policy research.
  

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) and Google Workspace.
  

• Academic referencing and citation tools (e.g. Zotero Mendeley or EndNote) is an added advantage.
  

In line with our clients Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Policy we encourage applications from all qualified candidates especially women.

• Health Insurance (HMO Plan)
  

• Hybrid work structure
  

• Opportunities for Professional Development
  

• A dynamic and impactful work environment focused on empowering women
  

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 youll contribute to impactful work that shapes policy drives systemic change and empowers communities especially within Nigerias tertiary institutions.

They offer a supportive inclusive environment where your voice matters your growth is valued and your work makes a real difference. If youre passionate about gender justice and ready to be part of meaningful change wed love to have you on board.