**Role Summary:** The Research Assistant supports research, data collection, analysis, and evidence generation on public policy, governance, political, and economic issues. The role involves conducting desk research, analysing relevant data and developments, and contributing to high-quality policy outputs that inform public debate and decision-making. **Key Responsibilities:** * Conduct desk research and literature reviews on political, economic, governance, and public policy issues * Collect, organise, and analyse qualitative and quantitative research data from credible sources * Monitor and track political, economic, fiscal, and policy developments relevant to Nigeria * Support the preparation of policy briefs, research reports, articles, presentations, and other knowledge products * Conduct background research and compile evidence to support ongoing research projects and policy analysis * Assist in analysing government policies, budgets, legislation, economic indicators, and public sector programmes * Review and synthesise research findings from academic, government, institutional, and other credible sources * Support interviews, stakeholder consultations, surveys, and other research activities as required * Maintain accurate research records, databases, references, and documentation * Contribute to data visualisation, charts, and other materials used to communicate research findings * Collaborate with researchers and other team members to develop evidence-based insights and recommendations * Contribute to team discussions, learning sessions, and other activities that strengthen research quality and impact