Trata-se de uma manifestação de interesse para futuras missões, e não de uma vaga garantida.
Sobre a função
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.
Resultados e indicadores de sucesso
- 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.
O que procuramos
Essencial
- 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.
Preferencial
- 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.
Ferramentas e competências
O que ganha
- 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.
Como trabalhamos
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.
As missões, o horário de trabalho, os honorários, os resultados a entregar e o local são acordados por escrito antes do início do trabalho. Este anúncio não garante a seleção, trabalho remunerado nem um número mínimo de missões. Os candidatos empregados noutras entidades devem cumprir as políticas do seu empregador e declarar eventuais conflitos de interesses.
Processo de seleção
- 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.
Avaliamos cada candidatura em função da relevância, do trabalho demonstrado e das necessidades atuais dos projetos.
Ética e independência
- Os embaixadores institucionais são elos de ligação para o conhecimento e a aprendizagem, e não agentes comerciais encobertos. Nunca procuram informações confidenciais sobre contratação, não influenciam decisões de concursos, não prometem seleções nem recebem pagamentos associados a decisões que controlam.
- Indique qualquer vínculo à função pública, competência em matéria de contratação pública e restrições a atividades externas que se apliquem a si.
- Os avaliadores de programas dão feedback técnico independente, e não recomendações pagas.
- A investigação voluntária é sempre facultativa, lícita e nunca substitui trabalho remunerado para clientes.
- Os colaboradores obtêm autorização antes de utilizar cargos, logótipos, gravações, casos confidenciais ou afiliações institucionais dos seus empregadores.
Perguntas
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.