Research Officer – Political Science

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality written products, concepts notes, short analytical papers, and briefings
• Develop innovative communication tools to present data and information e.g. infographics
• Contribute to high-quality reviews and evaluations, including design and planning of reviews, field visits, data gathering, and analysis, and report writing
• Contribute to M&E activities, including updating M&E frameworks, data gathering, analysis, and translation as required
• Provide operational and logistical support for PEI activities as required, including provincial visits, and ensuring compliance with PEI policies

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• A relevant university degree (bachelor or above) in social science, political science, public health, monitoring & evaluation, or international development
• Experience developing high-quality written products, concept notes, short analytical papers, and briefing papers (preferably in the health sector).
• Experience in research, policy analysis, and data collection through consultation with the government, implementing partners, and community groups
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis and preparing communications products
• Strong understanding of the health sector
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment
• Fluency in English.