Job Title: Junior Research Analyst
Team: Economic Research Team
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Mode: Hybrid

About Verite Research

Verité Research is a private, interdisciplinary think tank based in Colombo, conducting leading-edge research in economics, politics, law, governance and ant-corruption and media. Our research teams cross-fertilize and improve each other’s insights, providing a powerful lens into Sri Lanka’s complex politico-economic environment. Verite seeks to enhance critical discourse and influence decision-makers and the public through relevant, credible information, analysis, and solutions.

Why Verite Research

At the heart of our work is a dual commitment: to pursue knowledge that advances truth, advances justice, and advances the common good, and to strive to have that knowledge translate into real-world outcomes. We are organised across three main divisions: Economics; Law and Governance; and Media and Politics.

We consistently aim to bring about real change through transformative research and are guided by our core values: professionalism, ethics, curiosity, supportiveness, and humility. By joining our research team, you will be pushed intellectually and have the opportunity to enhance your skills in critical thinking, analysis, writing, and communication. You will be an integral part of an interdisciplinary work environment and have a real, on the ground influence on public policy through rigorous research.

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Job Description

We are seeking a curious and analytical Junior Research Analyst to join our Economic Research Team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful research across socioeconomic issues, international trade and industry, macroeconomics, and public finance.

In this role, you will be expected to:

• Provide research support to senior staff.
• Conduct literature reviews of relevant academic papers, policy reports and government policy documents.
• Analyse, manage and create datasets on a range of economic variables and indicators.
• Collate and curate data and information from a range of sources such as the Department of Census and Statistics, government departments and ministries, public and private businesses, academics and policy experts.
• Contribute to the analysis and development of research methodologies.
• Organise, manage and coordinate logistics for meetings and field research.

What we require:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, International Development, Social Sciences or related field.

Work experience: Minimum of six months to one year work experience.

Skills:

• Exceptional writing skills in English and the ability to read and analyze content in Sinhala or Tamil.
• Ability to critically think and analyze data.
• Ability to deliver on time under pressure.
• Proficiency in quantitative and/or qualitative coding software such as STATA, R or SPSS is an added advantage.

Language Proficiency :

• Full professional proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English is required.
• Professional working proficiency in reading, writing and speaking Sinhala or Tamil.
• Language skills will be assessed at the time of short listing.

Interested in Making an Impact?

Verité seeks to build a team that reflects a broad range of experiences, identities and viewpoints. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

To apply, please email your CV, cover letter and writing sample to work@veriteresearch.org with the subject line “[Position Title] Application”. Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with no fixed deadline. We are always keen to hear from individuals who are motivated by rigorous research, public policy, and the opportunity to make a real-world impact.