Research Assistant Internship and Consultancy Opportunities

AFIDEP offers two internship opportunities in Accra, Ghana, supporting research, policy analysis, and youth/women’s economic empowerment projects. These roles provide hands-on experience in evidence-based policy work, data management, and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on Africa’s development challenges. The internships are tied to Youth Futures and Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) projects, requiring strong analytical skills and a commitment to research and advocacy.⁠​​​‌‌​‌​​​‌​​​‌​‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌​‌‌​​​‌⁠

What it offers

• Hands-on research support in policy analysis, data management, and qualitative research (e.g., coding transcripts, drafting reports).
• Exposure to policy engagement, including planning events, tracking publications, and assisting with mentorship programs.
• Administrative and communications support, such as tracking project outputs, managing documents, and collaborating with AFIDEP’s communications team.
• Learning opportunities to build skills in evidence-based policy, youth employment, and gender economics.
• Potential for professional networking with government officials, researchers, and young professionals.

Who can apply

Applicants must be Ghanaian nationals or have the right to work in Ghana and be resident in Accra. A master’s degree in Economics, Development Studies, Sociology, Public Policy, Political Science, Social Sciences, or Statistics (or related field) is required. Recent graduates are welcome. Experience with data analysis tools (Stata, SPSS, R, NVivo) and Microsoft Office is advantageous.

What you'll do

• Conduct literature and policy reviews on youth employment, skills development, or women’s economic empowerment.
• Manage secondary data from sources like the Ghana Statistical Service and government ministries.
• Support qualitative research, including coding transcripts, drafting reports, and ensuring data privacy.
• Assist in drafting reports, policy briefs, and communications materials for AFIDEP and partners.
• Track project progress, document training activities, and coordinate mentorship programs.
• Provide administrative support, including managing paperwork and communications.

How to apply

1. Submit a cover letter (≤1 page) explaining interest and relevant experience.
2. Provide a CV (≤3 pages).
3. Include a short writing sample (e.g., dissertation excerpt, report section).
4. Send applications to Recruitment@afidep.org with the subject line: ‘Research Assistant Intern: [Project Name]’.

Deadline: 16 October 2026. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Good to know

• AFIDEP is an equal-opportunity employer and does not charge fees for applications.
• Internships are unpaid (no explicit stipend or benefits mentioned).
• Language requirements: No explicit language requirement, but fluency in English (official language of AFIDEP) is assumed.
• Duration: Not explicitly stated (likely project-specific, e.g., 3–6 months).