Research & Advocacy Officer

About the Role

What You’ll Do

• Conduct desk research, literature reviews, and qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.
• Identify social issues, community needs, emerging trends, and relevant regulatory developments.
• Analyze policies, regulations, and government programs and develop evidence-based recommendations.
• Prepare research briefs, policy briefs, position papers, proposals, presentations, and reports for management and partners.
• Support advocacy strategies based on research findings and stakeholder mapping.
• Monitor public issues and policy developments relevant to T.CARE’s programs.
• Support FGDs, public discussions, policy dialogues, public hearings, and other advocacy activities.
• Map stakeholders and support engagement with government and legislative institutions, businesses, academics, NGOs/CSOs, donors, media, communities, and development partners.
• Prepare briefing materials, talking points, and documentation for stakeholder meetings.
• Provide research-based insights to improve programs and document lessons learned and best practices.
• Collaborate with the program, communications, partnership, and monitoring and evaluation teams.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Sociology, Law, Communication, Development Studies, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in research, policy analysis, advocacy, program development, NGOs/CSOs, consulting, or a related field.
• Strong research, analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Able to conduct qualitative and quantitative research and turn findings into clear, actionable insights.
• Able to write reports, policy briefs, proposals, and other analytical documents.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, particularly documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Familiarity with ESG, SDGs, CSR/TJSL, sustainability, social impact, or inclusive development is preferred.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, FGDs, interviews, surveys, policy advocacy, or social research is an advantage.
• Experience working with government, businesses, NGOs/CSOs, donors, academics, or development institutions is an advantage.
• Data visualization skills and English proficiency are an advantage.

Application Documents

• Updated CV.
• Portfolio containing relevant research, policy briefs, reports, proposals, presentations, or project work.
• Relevant professional, training, or BNSP certificates, if available.
• Employment reference or recommendation letter, if available.