Research Analyst

Position Title: Research Analyst

Reports to: Manager, Operations & Chairs, Working Groups

Position Type: [Part-Time/Contract/Consultant]

Location: [Remote]

Qualifications:

1. Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a Master’s program in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Economics, or a related social science field.
2. Exceptional research, analytical, and summarizing skills.
3. Excellent writing skills, with the ability to distill complex information into clear, structured notes and summaries.
4. Impartiality and the ability to accurately capture diverse viewpoints.
5. Familiarity with academic databases and citation styles. High proficiency in MS Office/Google Workspace.

Role:

1. The Research Analyst provides critical intellectual and administrative support to the Working Group process, turning discussion into structured knowledge.
2. This role is pivotal in grounding dialogues in evidence and ensuring ideas are accurately captured and synthesized for further development.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Pre-Working Group Briefing:

• Conduct comprehensive literature surveys and research on selected Working Group topics. Identify key articles, studies, papers, and policy documents.
• Prepare a concise summary of main points, debates, and bibliographies to inform and accelerate group discussions.

1. Meeting Documentation:

• Attend online Working Group meetings to prepare clear, objective, and action-oriented minutes.
• Capture key arguments, decisions, and assigned tasks without interjecting personal opinion.

1. Discussion Synthesis:

• Between meetings, prepare periodic summaries of forum discussions, tracking the evolution of ideas and identifying points of consensus or contention for the Chair.

1. Drafting Support:

• Assist the Working Group Chair and participants in compiling notes, formatting policy drafts, and preparing the final report or presentation materials.
• Perform fact-checking and citation management as required.