Research Fellow (East Africa) - Africa Programme

Chatham House; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 37 days

Pension salary exchange

Employee assistance programme

Parental leave

Flexible working

Job summary

Chatham House, London, invites applications for a policy researcher role in the Africa Programme. You will design and deliver research projects focusing on East Africa's politics, governance, economy and security, with a track record of impactful policy publications.

The role includes organizing events, engaging stakeholders, and delivering briefings to supporters. It is a hybrid position based in London requiring onsite work at least 2 days per week.

Qualifications

• Significant track record of policy research on East Africa, including experience in developing successful research proposals.
• Exceptional analytical, writing and communication skills with a strong background in policy relevant publications with demonstrable impact.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality work to deadlines.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver research projects that advance the strategic goals of the Africa Programme and Chatham House.
• Produce high-quality, policy-relevant research on East Africa, across politics, governance, economy and trade, and security.
• Design and support the delivery of research events and conferences that maximise diversity of voices, expertise and perspectives.
• Deliver briefings to core supporters and key programme stakeholders, providing insights based on your expertise.

Skills

Policy research on East Africa

Analytical writing and communication

Project/program management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Join the Chatham House Africa Programme and contribute to a world leading centre for independent policy research with a global reputation for influential and reliable analysis. The Africa Programme conducts policy research focusing on issues affecting individual states of Africa, and their regional and international relations. You will contribute to impactful research, stakeholder engagement and innovative projects that influence decision-makers around the world.

What You Will Do

• Design and deliver research projects that advance the strategic goals of the Africa Programme and Chatham House.
• Produce high-quality, policy-relevant research on East Africa, across politics, governance, economy and trade, and security.
• Design and support the delivery of research events and conferences that maximise diversity of voices, expertise and perspectives.
• Deliver briefings to core supporters and key programme stakeholders, providing insights based on your expertise.

What you will bring

• Significant track record of policy research on East Africa, including experience in developing successful research proposals.
• Exceptional analytical, writing and communication skills with a strong background in policy relevant publications with demonstrable impact.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality work to deadlines.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Benefits

Benefits include approximately 37 days annual leave (including public holidays and Chatham House closure days), pension salary exchange, employee assistance programme, parental leave, flexible working and other benefits designed to suit your lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging and intellectually stimulating environment.

Salary

£45,000 per year.

Contract

Full-time, Permanent.

Location

St James's Square, London. This is a hybrid role based in our London office. The successful candidate will be expected to work onsite at least 2 days per week, with flexibility around event requirements needed.

Application closing Date

14 November 2026, 23:59 GMT.

We are an equal opportunity employer; we value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics. We encourage applications from all backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to improve your experience or support you, please get in touch at [e-mail].