Research Fellow (West Africa) - Africa Programme

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 will include:

• 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 .

• 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 in 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.

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Benefits:

Benefits include approximately 37 days annual leave (including public holidays and Chatham House closure days), pension salary exchange, employee assistance programme, parental leave, flexible working and other benefits designed to suit your lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging and intellectually stimulating environment.

Salary: £45,000 per year.

Contract : Full-time, Permanent.

Location : St James's Square, London. This is a hybrid role based in our London office. The successful candidate will be expected to work onsite at least 2 days per week, with flexibility around event requirements needed. Please note that remote working is not available for this role.

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

We are an equal opportunity employer; we value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics. We encourage applications from all backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to improve your experience or support you, please get in touch at [email protected] .