Research Assistant, Sustainable Development Finance

Center for Global Development

Greater London

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 34,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

The Center for Global Development is seeking a Research Assistant in London to support its Sustainable Development Finance (SDF) programme. You will conduct qualitative and quantitative research on MDBs, DFIs and private capital mobilisation, draft policy papers and briefs, and contribute to data visualisation and monitoring of developments in development finance.

We welcome applicants with a strong background in economics, international development, or finance, excellent writing, and the

Qualifications

  • Degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, International Development or related field.
  • Strong analytic and data handling abilities with quantitative methods.
  • Excellent writing and editing skills in English.
  • Experience in policy research and analysis for international development.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct desk-based and qualitative research under supervision.
  • Draft blogs, briefs and research papers; prepare summaries of interviews.
  • Analyze datasets and present findings with data visualisation.
  • Organise events and support project monitoring and stakeholder liaison.
  • Provide administrative support to the SDF programme team.

Skills

Strong analytic skills
Excellent writing
Independence
Teamwork & communication
Fluent English
Data analysis in Excel/R/Stata/Python

Education

Degree in Economics/Finance/Accounting/International Development

Tools

Excel
R
Stata
Python

Job description

The Center for Global Development is seeking a Research Assistant in London to support its Sustainable Development Finance (SDF) programme. You will conduct qualitative and quantitative research on MDBs, DFIs and private capital mobilisation, draft policy papers and briefs, and contribute to data visualisation and monitoring of developments in development finance.

We welcome applicants with a strong background in economics, international development, or finance, excellent writing, and the

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