Mo Ibrahim Foundation Calls for Researchers – YOA

Deadline: On Rolling Basis

The Mo Ibrahim Foundation is in search of a Researcher to affix its small analysis staff. The function helps the Foundation’s key initiatives – the Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG) and the Ibrahim Forum Report – by means of knowledge evaluation, analysis manufacturing, and content material dissemination. It is right for somebody keen about governance, coverage, and improvement in Africa.

The key tasks of the researcher will likely be:

• Conduct desk-based mostly analysis, together with knowledge assortment, evaluation, and visualisation.
• Draft literature opinions and numerous types of analysis items from diversified sources on quite a few matters – examples embody local weather, improvement finance, safety, democracy, migration and the rule of legislation.
• Contribute to the manufacturing of experiences, briefs, and displays.
• Support the calculation, improvement and thematic evaluation of the IIAG.
• Identify potential new knowledge sources and governance indicators.
• Monitor related media, experiences, and occasions.
• Help join analysis with MIF’s advocacy priorities.
• Assist with dissemination efforts and symbolize the Foundation at occasions.
• Provide modifying, reality-checking, and logistical assist as wanted (together with for the biennial Ibrahim Governance Weekend).

Salary

• The wage will likely be commensurate with expertise and in keeping with the sector.

Eligibility

• Applicant ought to possess a postgraduate diploma in a related area.
• 2-4 years analysis or evaluation expertise (internships rely).
• Knowledge of African governance, improvement, or public coverage.
• Experience with knowledge evaluation, administration, and visualisation.
• Proven potential to put in writing, edit and current analysis findings clearly.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office. Familiarity with processing massive datasets.
• Strong numerical abilities; capable of interpret and talk knowledge successfully.
• Fluency in French, Arabic or Portuguese is fascinating.
• Detail-oriented with robust modifying and proofreading abilities.
• Organised, adaptable, and capable of meet deadlines.
• Eager to be taught, with a collaborative perspective.
• Knowledge of statistical software program resembling Python, R, or Tableau is an asset.
• Professional and diplomatic in multicultural settings.

Application

Interested candidates ought to ship:

• A single-web page cowl letter outlining your curiosity within the function and related expertise.
• A CV, clearly detailing {qualifications} and prior expertise.
• Your wage expectations and see interval.

Email your application to [email protected], utilizing your title and “Researcher application” as the topic line. Note that versatile working hours and worldwide journey could also be required for this function.
Only shortlisted candidates will likely be contacted.

For extra info, go to Mo Ibrahim Foundation.