Vacancy: Research and Policy Lead

Company Profile

Aya Institute for Women, Politics, and Media is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and operates a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the principles and values on which the organization was established. We are against sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and processes, and discrimination. Our prospective candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

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Job Description

• Location: Accra


• Position Type: Full-time; Part-time


• Education: Ph.D./MPhil


• Deadline for Application: 31st August, 2023


• Start date: 2nd October, 2023


• Reports to: Board


• Salary: negotiable

• Review the Institute’s existing research portfolio and advise the board of directors on continuity


• A creative mind to identify new areas of research and develop our research and advocacy portfolio


• Conduct policy-relevant research in line with the organisation’s vision of achieving gender equality


• Identify, recruit, and supervise new staff in the RPL department


• Develop workplans for research activities and advise the board of directors


• Develop partnerships with other reputable research organisations.

• Must be able to clearly communicate basic and complex research findings to our diverse constituents at all levels


• Engage with academia, policymakers, and other relevant stakeholders on all our research projects


• Identify research-minded local and international organisations on research collaboration


• Develop innovative communication strategies for all our research to relevant stakeholders.

• Provide a comprehensive budget for all research activities and present to the board of directors for consideration


• Oversee financial allocation and expenditure with respect to research activities in accordance with Aya Institute’s financial management policy.

Required Skills or Experience

• A minimum of a post-graduate degree (MPhil or Doctorate) in Gender Studies, Media and Communication Studies, Political Science, International Development, International Relations, or equivalent experience.


• Must be a researcher/academic (early career Ph.D. acceptable) with research experience in Gender, and any of the intersecting themes of interest.


• Familiarity with a considerable number of local and international research organisations and their operations


• Proficiency in data analysis


• Should be able to manage multiple research projects concurrently


• Must exhibit a high level of professionalism at all times


• Capable of working on large-scale research projects and outreach programmes especially translating and communicating research to policymakers/practitioners where research and advocacy are in sync.


• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication and presentation skills


• Capable of working independently and in a team environment


• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of gender equality..