Job ID: 315102

Research Fellow

Chatham House

Location: London, United Kingdom

Apply by: 29 Sep 2026

Relevant Sectors

Government, Governance, Reforms

Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis

Research Fellow (West Africa) - Africa Programme

Exciting opportunity for a researcher with expertise in West Africa working across a range of thematic issues, with scope to expand their regional coverage over time. Join the Chatham House Africa Programme and contribute to a world leading centre for independent policy research with a global reputation for influential and reliable analysis. The Africa Programme conducts policy research focusing on issues affecting individual states of Africa, and their regional and international relations. You will contribute to impactful research, stakeholder engagement and innovative projects that influence decision-makers around the world.

What you will do: You will contribute to the development and delivery of a wide range of research and convening activities on West Africa, including significant work on Nigeria, across governance, economy and trade, and security. This includes designing and delivering research projects that advance the strategic goals of the Africa Programme and Chatham House; producing high-quality, policy-relevant research on West Africa across politics governance, economy and trade, and security; and designing and supporting the delivery of research events and conferences that maximise diversity of voices, expertise and perspectives.

What you will bring: Significant track record of policy research on West Africa, including experience developing successful research proposals; exceptional analytical, writing and communication skills with a strong background in policy relevant publications with demonstrable impact; experience managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality work to deadlines.

Salary: £45,000 per year. Contract: Full-time, Permanent. Location: St James's Square, London. Hybrid role, onsite at least 2 days per week.

Application closing Date: Tuesday 29 September 2026, 23:59 BST.

HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online via the Chatham House careers page.
https://careers.chathamhouse.org/jobs/8389579-research-fellow-west-africa-africa-programme