Senior Researcher

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PPMI

  • Career category: Research/ Data analysis
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
  • Organisation type: Research
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: $2,250 USD-$3,370 USD / monthly
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 21/04/2025
  • Location: Lithuania 
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We are looking for a motivated Senior Researcher to join PPMI’s Equality team.
PPMI is a leading European research and policy analysis centre. We help public sector and civil society leaders from around the world by presenting evidence in a way that is simple, clear and ready to use. We provide actionable insights, develop a shared understanding among stakeholders and enable policy implementation to bring about positive and lasting change.
PPMI has an established track record in delivering projects in the areas of equality, non-discrimination and gender and equality mainstreaming. We conduct research and policy analysis on gender equality, intersectionality and broader non-discrimination issues across social, economic and political domains. We develop tools, methodologies and capacity-building resources to support the effective implementation of equality policies and strategies. Check out our website for more information about our project track record and ongoing initiatives.

BE READY TO CHALLENGE YOURSELF
You should be ready to participate in the following research and organisational activities:
  • Providing research-based advice on equality, equality/gender mainstreaming and non-discrimination policies and and conducting EU-wide or global consultation activities.
  • Implementing policy-relevant research and developing guidance: collecting and analysing data, formulating data-informed conclusions and designing practical tools for equality policy implementation.
  • Writing research proposals and reports while managing tight and overlapping deadlines.
  • Presenting findings to clients, colleagues and the public at large.
  • Collaborating with PPMI’s team, which has expertise in various public policy areas, while maintaining a proactive and autonomous approach.

COME PREPARED
A successful candidate will have:
  • Strong understanding of EU policies on gender equality, equality and broader non-discrimination issues.
  • Expertise in equality strategies, methods and tools, with experience developing and applying gender and intersectional analysis frameworks.
  • A good grasp of equality data, including familiarity with equality statistics and indicators.
  • Strong understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods (experience conducting literature reviews, interviews, surveys, focus group discussions, statistical analysis).
  • At least three years of working experience in equality policy analysis, non-discrimination research, or equality/gender mainstreaming, ideally in the EU context.
  • Ability to develop high-quality analytical papers, reports and other types of deliverables that provide actionable recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders.
  • Excellent policy writing skills, with the ability to produce clear, insightful and audience-focused content.
  • Strong organisational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Full proficiency in English.
  • Master’s degree in gender studies, sociology, public policy, political science, data science, or a related discipline.

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