GIST Research Ltd
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Are you interested in international cooperation, development, and security? Would you like to apply your in-depth knowledge and skills to the sector?
About Us
GIST is a global research, advisory, and implementation firm tackling complex and high-risk challenges for our clients. We deliver strategic foresight and evidence-based advisory through in-depth field research and cutting-edge analysis methods. We also design and implement programmes that connect across local concerns and global systems and build institutional capacity for our clients to tackle their hardest challenges confidently. From training frontline actors and government agencies to co-developing innovative models with communities and the private sector, we find and implement grounded and sustainable solutions.
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GIST operates across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, with multilingual teams and deep contextual knowledge. Our clients include governments, donors, NGOs, and private sector actors seeking impact in complex settings. We are trusted for our independence, integrity, and ability to navigate sensitive political and security dynamics. Clients choose GIST for our ability to distill complexity and convert insight into action.
WHAT IS THE JOB?
As part of our commitment to excellence, we are continually looking to grow our diverse and talented team. Whether your expertise lies in research, analysis, programme delivery, or operational support, GIST values professionals who thrive in fast-paced, multicultural environments and are passionate about making a tangible difference. We look for individuals who are adaptable, proactive, and ready to embrace the challenges that come with operating in dynamic and sometimes unpredictable contexts.


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From time to time, we need to recruit into our small team of employees. These Operational roles may be client-facing, for example, Programme Management of a portfolio of projects which are running; through to supporting Business Development and our Finance and Business Operations.
THE PROCESS
If you'd like to find out about permanent opportunities as they arise within our team, complete our application form which will tell us more about your skills and experience and what you are interested in. When we have a role which needs your expertise, we will reach out and let you know about it.
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