Publish What You Fund is the global campaign for aid and development transparency. We are an independent NGO combining robust research and technical expertise with targeted advocacy in order to make aid and development efforts more transparent and effective.

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Research Assistant to support with data collection and research for our Women’s Economic Empowerment Project. This is a full-time staff position for six months, with the possibility of extension.

The role involves supporting with data collection and conducting research on international funding six focus countries: Kenya, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Uganda, Pakistan and Bangladesh. We will utilize an evidence-based approach to advocate for greater tracking and transparency of funding towards WEE.

The responsibilities of this role include:

- Carrying out desk research to map a range of funding to focus countries using online data tools including the Creditor Reporting System (CRS) of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s Development Assistance Committee (OECD- DAC) and International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI)

- Analysis of funding trends

- Collating data and performing consistency checks

- Collecting examples, stories and case studies for inclusion in advocacy and report products 

Any questions about this vacancy can be sent to alex.farley-kiwanuka@publishwhatyoufund.org

Publish What You Fund is committed to enhancing the diversity of its staff team, and to promoting racial and gender equity in the workplace. We particularly welcome applications from people of colour and other underrepresented groups.