Mo Ibrahim Foundation Calls for Researchers

opportunityforworld.org; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mo Ibrahim Foundation seeks a Researcher to join its small research team, supporting the IIAG and the Ibrahim Forum Report through data analysis, research production and dissemination. It is ideal for someone passionate about governance, policy and development in Africa.

You will conduct desk research, draft literature reviews, contribute to reports and presentations, identify data sources, monitor media, and connect research with advocacy priorities.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in a relevant field and 2–4 years of research/analysis experience.
• Experience with data analysis, management and visualization.
• Knowledge of African governance, development, or public policy.
• Proven ability to write, edit and present research findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct desk-based research, including data collection and visualization.
• Draft literature reviews and research pieces from diverse sources.
• Contribute to reports, briefs and presentations.
• Support IIAG calculations and thematic analysis.
• Identify new data sources and governance indicators.
• Monitor media, reports and events.
• Assist dissemination and represent the Foundation at events.
• Provide editing and fact-checking support.

Skills

Excellent communication in English

Strong numerical skills

Editing and proofreading

Organised and deadline-driven

Collaborative and eager to learn

Ability to interpret data visually

Education

Postgraduate degree in a relevant field

Tools

Python

R

Tableau

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Mo Ibrahim Foundation Calls for Researchers

Deadline: On Rolling Basis

The Mo Ibrahim Foundation is seeking a Researcher to join its small research team. The role supports the Foundation’s key initiatives – the Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG) and the Ibrahim Forum Report – through data analysis, research production, and content dissemination. It is ideal for someone passionate about governance, policy, and development in Africa.

The Key Responsibilities Of The Researcher Will Be:

• Conduct desk-based research, including data collection, analysis, and visualisation.
• Draft literature reviews and various forms of research pieces from varied sources on numerous topics – examples include climate, development finance, security, democracy, migration and the rule of law.
• Contribute to the production of reports, briefs, and presentations.
• Support the calculation, development and thematic analysis of the IIAG.
• Identify potential new data sources and governance indicators.
• Monitor relevant media, reports, and events.
• Help connect research with MIF’s advocacy priorities.
• Assist with dissemination efforts and represent the Foundation at events.
• Provide editing, fact-checking, and logistical support as needed (including for the biennial Ibrahim Governance Weekend).

Salary

• The salary will be commensurate with experience and in line with the sector.

Eligibility

• Applicant should possess a postgraduate degree in a relevant field.
• 2-4 years research or analysis experience (internships count).
• Knowledge of African governance, development, or public policy.
• Experience with data analysis, management, and visualisation.
• Proven ability to write, edit and present research findings clearly.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office. Familiarity with processing large datasets.
• Strong numerical skills; able to interpret and communicate data effectively.
• Fluency in French, Arabic or Portuguese is desirable.
• Detail-oriented with strong editing and proofreading skills.
• Organised, adaptable, and able to meet deadlines.
• Eager to learn, with a collaborative attitude.
• Knowledge of statistical software such as Python, R, or Tableau is an asset.
• Professional and diplomatic in multicultural settings.

Note that flexible working hours and international travel may be required for this role.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more information, visit Mo Ibrahim Foundation.