Research Assistant

About the Role

We are looking for a capable Research Assistant to conduct structured research, verify facts and prepare concise, decision-ready briefs across a range of assigned subjects.

Responsibilities

• Research assigned topics using official documents, credible publications, reports, datasets and primary sources.
• Convert findings into concise notes, comparisons, timelines, tables, presentations and briefing papers.
• Verify facts, dates, names and claims and maintain clear citations and source links.
• Monitor selected subjects and provide timely updates when material developments occur.
• Organize research material so that it can be retrieved and reused easily.
• Support preparation for meetings, correspondence, presentations and discussions.

Requirements

• Strong internet research, analytical and written-English skills.
• Ability to distinguish reliable evidence from weak or unsupported claims.
• Comfort working with PDFs, documents, spreadsheets, presentations and online databases.
• Ability to use AI tools responsibly while independently verifying the output.
• High discretion, reliability and attention to detail.

Nice to Haves

• Experience in public policy, governance, legal, business or academic research.
• Published work, research samples or experience preparing professional briefs.

Qualifications

• Graduate in any relevant field preferred.
• Demonstrable research ability will receive greater weight than a specific degree.

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