Development Analyst needed at Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development

Job Summary

• As a Development Analyst, you work in the editorial that produces in-depth content for our audience.
• CJID’s research approach is to focus on identifying, understanding, and explaining trends, transformations and patterns that affect democracy and development in West Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop deep expertise by researching, understanding, and applying mental models to analyse transformations, trends and developments that relate to the Nigerian Economy
• Develop and maintain a strong professional network of sources and contacts across various sectors of the SDGs to generate insights and story ideas to share with subscribers.
• Use data, analysis, quantitative and/or documentary material, as well as interviews, to explore all aspects of the varied industries in the West African economy.
• Produce long-form analytical articles that use a range of data visualisations (e.g. charts, graphs) to explore all aspects of the Nigerian economy on a weekly basis.
• Prepare proposals, reports, and other materials for submission to grant agencies.
• Prepare progress reports for the Centre and funding agencies.
• Summarise project results and monitor the project budget.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Economics, International Relations, Political Science or Development Sudies with evidence of published research work in major research platforms.
• 3 to 5 years experience in similar roles
• Strong background in research and data analysis
• Strong knowledge of proposal writing to funding agencies.