Junior Researcher: 04/2019 - 12/2020
Researcher: 01/2021 - 12/2021
Senior Researcher: 01/2021 - 11/2023
- Data Analysis & Visualisation: Analysed large open-source datasets and translated findings into accessible visuals and briefs using Excel and Tableau.
- Open-Source & Desktop Research: Conducted literature reviews and quickly engaged with complex topics, including African geopolitics, sovereign debt, and the green energy transition.
- Content Production: Led planning and production of reports, research briefs, factsheets, and presentations that communicated complex topics clearly and accessibly.
- Composite Index Development: Designed composite indicators to measure aspects of economic governance; collected, cleaned, and normalised data for index production.
- Surveys & Polling: Designed online surveys and social media polling questions to capture public sentiment and social insights.
- Dissemination & Stakeholder Engagement: Presented research findings to partners across government, academia, multilateral institutions, and NGOs.
- Research Project Management: Oversaw report and brief production; organised workloads and implemented quality control checks for junior team members to ensure timely delivery in a high-pressure environment.
- Mentoring & Capacity Building: Mentored junior colleagues on data analysis, visualisation, research standards, and internal processes.
- External Relationship Management: Served as main point of contact for partner organisations; managed contract negotiations with data providers.