Policy Research Associate — Disability & Inclusion

Cowater International; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Cowater International in Manila, Philippines, seeks a Research Associate to support a Legal Specialist in drafting a new omnibus bill on the rights of persons with disabilities. The role focuses on research, documentation, and coordination across agencies.

Responsibilities include desk reviews of disability-related laws, data compilation, and preparing summaries and inputs for reports and workshops, with emphasis on GEDSI and safeguarding practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Development Studies, Sociology, Economics, or a related discipline.
• An advanced degree in the above field is an advantage.
• At least 3 years of professional experience supporting research on development programs, policy and governance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Desk review and assessment of relevant national and international documents on disability, inclusion and rights.
• Prepare a compilation of data, summaries, tables, and descriptive outputs for the omnibus bill.
• Maintain clear documentation of data sources, assumptions, and versions for QA.
• Support documentation requirements for workshops and meetings.

Skills

Analytical writing

Interpersonal & coordination

GEDSI knowledge & safeguarding

DFAT policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy / Public Administration / Political Science / Development Studies / Sociology / Economics

Advanced degree in related field (advantage)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Cowater International in Manila, Philippines, seeks a Research Associate to support a Legal Specialist in drafting a new omnibus bill on the rights of persons with disabilities. The role focuses on research, documentation, and coordination across agencies.

Responsibilities include desk reviews of disability-related laws, data compilation, and preparing summaries and inputs for reports and workshops, with emphasis on GEDSI and safeguarding practices.