Research Officer

Qatar Foundation; Doha; On-site; QAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health policy organization in Doha is seeking a Policy Research Assistant to support the development of evidence-based research products that inform health policy discussions. In this role, you will conduct literature reviews, assist in drafting reports, and provide analytical support to assess global health policy trends. The ideal candidate will have a relevant Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of experience in research or policy analysis. Strong writing and analytical skills are essential, along with familiarity in research databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred.
• 2 - 5 years in research or policy, including internships.
• Understanding of global health policy challenges.

Responsibilities

• Conduct desk-based research and literature reviews.
• Draft policy briefs, reports, and position papers.
• Support comparative analyses of global health policy.

Skills

Desk research

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Policy analysis

Research databases familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public health or related discipline

Tools

EndNote

Mendeley

Zotero

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Purpose

To support the Policy and Research Department in developing evidence-based research products that inform health policy discussions and WISH’s strategic priorities. And to contribute to literature reviews, evidence syntheses, and policy-oriented outputs under the supervision of the Director of Policy and Research.

Key Result Areas

• Policy Research and Evidence Synthesis: Conduct desk-based research and literature reviews, synthesize evidence, and prepare background papers to support WISH policy outputs.
• Policy Translation: Assist in drafting policy briefs, reports, and position papers that translate evidence into practical policy insights.
• Research Support: Support comparative analyses of global health policy approaches and map emerging trends in health policy and innovation.
• Content Development: Prepare presentations, briefing notes, and other written material for policy-related meetings, events, and publications.
• Stakeholder Engagement Support: Assist in liaising with partner organizations, think tanks, and policy networks to gather secondary insights and evidence.
• Collaboration and Coordination: Work closely with WISH colleagues, consultants, and research institutions to ensure quality and consistency of outputs.
• Event Support: Contribute to the preparation and delivery of WISH policy forums, roundtables, and the annual Summit.
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as required in support of departmental objectives.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• High School Diploma, a Bachelor’s degree in public health, Health Policy, International Health, Social Sciences, or a related discipline is an advantage.
• 2 - 5 years of relevant full-time work experience in research or policy (internships or project assistant roles accepted). And, experience in conducting literature reviews, policy analysis, or report writing in an academic, nonprofit, or think-tank environment preferred.
• Strong desk research and analytical skills; ability to summarize and critically appraise evidence.
• Understanding of global health policy challenges and innovation trends.
• Familiarity with research databases and reference management tools.
• Experience with bibliographic/reference management software (e.g., EndNote, Mendeley, Zotero) is desirable.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency is an advantage
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and policy-oriented outputs.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).