Research Partnership Assistant

WE'RE HIRING

We are seeking a Research Partnerships Assistant to join our team. This is a foundational role where you wil have direct ownership of our partnership strategy. You wil be fuly responsible for starting, building and managing the vital links connecting our research team with local grassroots organizations, academic institutions, and United Nations (UN) projects. Your primary focus wil be establishing these colaborations to help us access primary data and co-author impactful working papers.

Connecting Research with global Impact

Every working paper, dataset, and research initiative HDRI produces starts with meaningful collaboration. Behind every one of those connections is someone who initiated the dialogue, built trust, and linked our research team with leaders on the ground.

If you thrive on professional networking, love creating partnerships from the ground up, and want real experience expanding the global reach of an international policy organization, we want to hear from you.

The Opportunity

As a Research Partnerships Assistant, you will have direct ownership of our partnership strategy, building vital links that connect our research team with grassroots organizations, academic institutions, and United Nations projects.

You will play a foundational role in sourcing primary data and enabling impactful, co-authored working papers alongside a global team of young researchers and professionals.

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What You'll Own

Partnership Ownership: Lead the outreach strategy to establish brand-new connections with grassroots groups, universities and the UN.
Grassroots Colaboration: Build relationships with community-led projects to source primary data for analysis.
Academic Partnerships: Liaise with university departments and researchers to coordinate joint working papers.
UN Project Networking: Map out and initiate formal contact with relevant UN initiatives and working groups.
Relationship Management: Act as the primary point of contact for al external global and local stakeholders.
Database Support: Keep an organized record of outreach activities, partnership agreements, and data pipelines.

What We're Looking For

Experience & Skills

Relationship Builder: Someone who thrives on making new connections and can confidently initiate partnerships from scratch.
Strong Communicator: Excelent written and verbal communication skils for professional networking.
Partnership Mindset: Ability to build trust quickly with diverse groups, from local leaders to UN officials.
Research Literacy: Familiarity with how academic working papers and primary data structures operate.
Self-Starter: Highly motivated to take ownership of a project and work independently in a remote setup.

Why This Role Is Worth Your Time

Relationship Builder: Someone who thrives on making new connections and can confidently initiate partnerships from scratch.
Leadership Experience: Direct, hands-on responsibility for launching and managing an entire partnership pipeline.
Global Networking: Experience colaborating directly with universities, grassroots NGOs, and UN-affiliated projects.
CV Enhancement: A high-level, professional title with proven experience in strategic relationship building.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you are passionate about research, committed to social justice, and eager to make a difference in the world, we invite you to join us in our mission at HDRI. Please send us:

Your CV
A short motivation letter, indicating your thematic area(s) of interest
A sample of Research paper

Apply now: recruitment@hdevri.org

As this is a standing, ongoing recruitment, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, there is no fixed deadline, so early applicants have the advantage of joining current research cycles sooner.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, nationality, socioeconomic background, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We particularly encourage applications from women, LGBTI+ individuals, persons with disabilities, and candidates from communities that have been historically underrepresented in decision-making and public policy spaces.

At HDRI, recruitment and selection are based solely on merit, qualifications, and the ability to contribute meaningfully to our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where every team member is respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.

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