Policy Analyst – Human Rights & Public Policy Research

Pakistan; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Pakistan is seeking a skilled researcher in Islamabad to undertake in‑depth analysis of human rights issues and map the national situation. You will apply advanced methods to formulate evidence‑based policy recommendations and engage with multiple stakeholders for reform.

The role requires experience in evaluating laws, rights protections, and international obligations. You will prepare briefs, reports, and concept papers for senior management to support policy initiatives.

Qualifications

• Ph.D with 5 years’ experience in the relevant fields.
• Master degree with 7 years’ experience in the relevant fields.
• Station Islamabad.

Responsibilities

• Undertake necessary research and mapping of human rights situation across the country, conducting analysis and formulate evidence-based policy recommendations while applying most suitable public policy approaches.
• Apply research tools including Qualitative and Quantitative Research tools such as NVivo, SPSS, MaxQDA, Jamovi for analysis.
• Review existing and proposed human rights laws including Women, Children, Transgender persons, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities and other vulnerable populations, policies and regulatory frameworks, identify gaps and recommend reforms.
• Assess implementation of the National Action Plan on Human Rights and other relevant policies applying Monitoring and evaluation tools and recommend improvements.
• Analyze Pakistan’s international human rights obligations, treaty body recommendations and comparative practices to support policy development and reform, working with IC wing of the MoHR.
• Conduct research on emerging human rights issues including digital rights, gender equality, child protection, minority rights and disability inclusion.
• Prepare policy briefs, analytical reports and concept papers for senior management and provide technical support for policy formulation, monitoring and evaluation

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Education

PhD in International Relations

MA International Relations

MSc International Relations

MPhil International Relations

MS International Relations

BA (Hons) International Relations

PhD in Governance and Public Policy

Job description

Pakistan is seeking a skilled researcher in Islamabad to undertake in‑depth analysis of human rights issues and map the national situation. You will apply advanced methods to formulate evidence‑based policy recommendations and engage with multiple stakeholders for reform.

The role requires experience in evaluating laws, rights protections, and international obligations. You will prepare briefs, reports, and concept papers for senior management to support policy initiatives.