Research Assistant - Imani Africa



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We are looking for a Research Assistant. Candidate must be a recent graduate (not more than 5 years) with the potential to groom into a top-notch researcher. Strong preference will be given to applicants who have the potential to work for two years.

Successful candidates will collaborate closely with a research team on projects in the field of public economics and energy economics. They would be involved in all stages of the research process and are expected to work independently within the scope of their responsibilities.

DUTIES

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Collaborating on research design, conducting data analysis and interpreting results
  • Helping create various survey and polling instruments such as question forms
  • Drafting and editing reports, manuscripts and presentations.


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Qualification Required & Experience

MUST HAVE

  • A minimum of bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in economics, mathematics, statistics, finance, computer science or any other quantitively-oriented field from a Ghanaian University.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, writing and communications skills: Successful candidates would be offered some training, but must be ready to self-motivate.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Opportunities to jointly publish academic papers and policy pieces. You would be named as co-author on pieces jointly developed together; this gives you skin in the game and recognition.
  • Networking opportunities to meet some of the leading minds in public economics and energy, especially focussed on Africa
  • Opportunities to attend seminars in economics and public finance.
  • Access to leading international publishers and databases to find information.
  • Possibility of supporting successful candidates to enter a graduate school further down the line (if they are so inclined).

REMUNERATION: Negotiable

Location: Accra


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