Governance researcher

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GovRise, a non-profit organization registered in Togo, is focused on contributing to the development of Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and economies transformation through governance improvement with research and advocacy. The organization aims to foster sustainable development and economic transformation by enhancing governance. It emphasizes the importance of a unified understanding of governance, which is currently fragmented across sectors. A shared vision of governance can lead to more effective, sustainable solutions and better collaboration.

The organization is seeking researchers to explore innovative governance practices, integrating new technologies and participatory approaches across both public and private sectors. The goal is to create frameworks that engage individuals and communities while addressing modern governance challenges. By analyzing case studies, researchers will identify best practices and offer solutions to build a more equitable and dynamic governance landscape.

The role is pro bono, with a minimum commitment of three hours per week, allowing flexibility in terms of location and schedule. Strong commitment to deadlines and appointments is essential for successful project outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and analyse the different concepts of governance to produce knowledge for innovative and convergent governance;
• Analyse the quality of information and knowledge as well as processes prior to decision-making;
• Analysing systems, procedure and processes to support collaboration and partnership;
• Monitor and analyse policies and best practices to support programmes and projects development;
• Analyse the challenges related to the transformation of decisions, policies, programs and projects into tangible results;
• Build knowledge partnerships on governance improvement;
• Support the development of workshops on governance;

PROFILE

• A minimum of Master degree in governance with experience and demonstrated success in drafting research;
• Have a creative and innovative deep and holistic understanding of governance;
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messages to a variety of audiences;
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to deal with people of all levels and areas of expertise;
• Strategic and analytical thinking; ability to identify future opportunities and solve a problem using a logical, systematic and sequential approach;
• Have a good command of key computer programs; the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Google Doc, Microsoft Teams Meeting; Outlook) as well as Zoom;
• Be agile and able to work autonomously, collaboratively and flexibly within a team to achieve objectives, with creativity, innovation and inventiveness while remaining objective and efficient in compliance with principles, norms and standards;
• Be proactive in spontaneously making proposals for better directions;
• Be guided by the vision and mission while being focused on the goal, objectives and results, and always open to learning more, in complementarity;
• Demonstrate integrity and loyalty.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Good commend of French and English.

To apply, please email your resume and letter of motivation in French or English and in PDF format to: team@govrise.org, with "< Last name> -Governance Researcher" in the subject line of your submission. Deadline 15/01/2025.