Research Assistant – Climate Health

ORGANIZATION AND PROGRAMME BACKGROUND

YLabs is a global design and research organization working with young people to improve health and economic opportunity. This role supports work at the intersection of climate resilience and sexual and reproductive health and rights.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Research Assistant will provide part-time research and project support for climate-health activities. The position is designed for an early-career professional able to work remotely and contribute rigorous, clear and well-organized evidence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct desk research and literature reviews on assigned climate-health topics.
• Organize and synthesise evidence from credible sources.
• Support stakeholder mapping, engagement preparation and documentation.
• Assist with qualitative or quantitative data organization and analysis.
• Contribute to briefs, presentations, reports and dissemination materials.
• Maintain accurate research files and reference materials.
• Coordinate assigned tasks with project colleagues across time zones.
• Undertake other research-support duties required by the project.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Suitable for an entry-level or early-career applicant with relevant academic, research or project exposure.
• Demonstrated interest in climate health, youth health, sexual and reproductive health and rights or related fields.
• Strong writing and evidence-synthesis ability.
• Specific degree requirement: Not specified in the accessible vacancy information.
• Minimum years of experience: Not specified.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Desk research and literature review.
• Clear analytical writing.
• Data organization and basic analysis.
• Stakeholder-engagement support.
• Accuracy, curiosity and evidence-based judgement.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Professional communication and dependable time management.

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Work arrangement: Fully remote.
• Nigeria eligibility: Eligible.
• Engagement type: Part-time contractor.
• Contract duration: Not specified.
• Salary or fee: Not specified.
• Number of positions: Not specified.
• Application deadline: Not specified; the official application form was active when checked on 14 August 2026.

SAFEGUARDING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Role-specific safeguarding, equality and background-check requirements: Not specified in the accessible vacancy information.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Apply through YLabs’ official BambooHR recruitment form while it remains active. Complete all required fields and upload the documents requested by the form.