Se trata de una manifestación de interés para futuros encargos, no de una vacante garantizada.
Sobre el puesto
Research Fellows and Development Insights Contributors research and write evidence-based pieces on issues that matter to governments and donor-financed projects, from procurement and public finance to climate, energy and social protection. The opportunity suits early and mid-career researchers, postgraduates and practitioners who want published, practical work.
Risalat's insights help institutions make better decisions and shape the programmes we design. Fellows contribute research that is accurate, sourced and useful. Engagements are time-limited and agreed individually; any volunteer contribution is genuinely optional, lawful and never replaces paid client work.
Responsabilidades
- Research agreed topics using original sources such as donor project documents, government reports and official statistics.
- Write clear, well-structured articles or briefs for a practitioner audience.
- Summarise reforms, regulations and project findings accurately and neutrally.
- Prepare tables or simple charts from published data, with sources.
- Check every factual claim and record the source.
- Respond to editorial feedback and revise drafts.
- Suggest new topics based on emerging policy or project developments.
- Respect copyright, data protection and research ethics.
Productos e indicadores de éxito
- Sourced articles or research briefs.
- A short source list and fact-check notes for each piece.
- Data tables or simple charts where useful.
- Topic proposals linked to current reforms or projects.
- Revised final drafts ready for publication.
Qué buscamos
Esencial
- A degree in economics, public policy, development studies, environment, finance or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Clear, concise writing in English.
- Careful use and citation of sources.
- Ability to work independently to agreed deadlines.
- Understanding of research ethics and copyright.
Deseable
- Familiarity with World Bank, ADB, AfDB, EU or UN project documents.
- Postgraduate study or published work.
- Data skills in Excel or similar tools.
- Knowledge of a specific region or sector.
Herramientas y competencias
Qué obtiene
- Published, credited work that strengthens your professional profile.
- Editorial feedback from an experienced team.
- Insight into how donor-financed projects and reforms work in practice.
- A reference for work completed, where the engagement allows.
Cómo trabajamos
Fellowships are time-limited and remote, with topics, deadlines and terms agreed in writing at the start. Paid research and volunteer contributions are clearly distinguished in the agreement. Volunteer contributions are optional and lawful in your country.
Los encargos, el horario de trabajo, los honorarios, los entregables y la ubicación se acuerdan por escrito antes de comenzar el trabajo. Esta oferta no garantiza la selección, un trabajo remunerado ni un número mínimo de encargos. Los candidatos empleados en otra entidad deben cumplir las políticas de su empleador y declarar los conflictos de intereses.
Proceso de selección
- Apply online with your background and a writing sample.
- We review relevance, writing quality and research approach.
- A short call to agree topics, timing and the type of engagement.
- A written agreement before research begins.
Evaluamos cada candidatura según su pertinencia, el trabajo demostrado y las necesidades actuales de los proyectos.
Ética e independencia
- Los embajadores institucionales son enlaces de conocimiento y aprendizaje, no agentes comerciales encubiertos. Nunca solicitan información confidencial sobre contrataciones, influyen en decisiones de licitación, prometen adjudicaciones ni reciben pagos vinculados a decisiones que controlan.
- Indique cualquier empleo público, facultad en materia de contratación y restricción para trabajos externos que le sean aplicables.
- Los revisores de programas aportan comentarios técnicos independientes, no avales pagados.
- La investigación voluntaria es siempre opcional, conforme a la ley y nunca sustituye el trabajo remunerado para clientes.
- Los colaboradores obtienen autorización antes de utilizar cargos, logotipos, grabaciones, casos confidenciales o afiliaciones institucionales de su empleador.
Preguntas
Is this paid?
Some engagements are paid research and some are voluntary contributions. The type is agreed in writing before you start, and volunteer work never replaces paid client work.
Can students apply?
Yes, postgraduate students and recent graduates are welcome if they can show strong research and writing.
Will my work be published under my name?
Usually yes, with your agreement and after editorial review.