Assistant Researcher

Core responsibilities:

• Conduct extensive document and literature reviews from national and international sources
• Systematically review policies, strategies, laws, and institutional reports
• Undertake comparative analysis of selected BRICS countries
• Co-develop data collection tools (qualitative) and training manual for data collectors
• Synthesize evidence and extract key findings, gaps, and trends
• Draft analytical sections of reports, policy notes, and briefs
• Jointly present the draft analysis of field data on validation workshop
• Incorporate feedback from the workshop on the draft analysis
• Co-develop a brief summary of findings and recommendations in Amharic language
• Co-develop policy brief (policy document) in Amharic language
• Co-develop two manuscripts for publication

This role contributes to evidence-based policy development in Ethiopia through rigorous research and analysis, helping to inform national policies and strategies that can improve governance and development outcomes.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Experience conducting document and literature reviews
• Ability to systematically review policies, strategies, laws, and institutional reports
• Skills in comparative analysis of international policies
• Experience developing qualitative data collection tools and training materials
• Strong analytical skills for synthesizing evidence and identifying trends
• Excellent writing skills for drafting reports, policy notes, and briefs
• Ability to present findings and incorporate feedback
• Proficiency in Amharic language for developing policy documents
• Experience with academic manuscript preparation and publication

No compensation, perks, or culture highlights mentioned in the posting.

Policy Study Institute (PSI) is conducting a policy research project titled 'Navigating BRICS Governance Architecture and Institutionalization' through its Federalism, Diversity Management and Rule of Law Study Department under the Good Governance Research Center.