Researcher, Advocacy and Research (A&R)

We are hiring! Researcher (Advocacy and Research) - AWARE Singapore

Are you interested in helping to change the society we live in, to further gender equality in SIngapore? Do you enjoy doing research and analysis? Do you want to advocate for change? If so, then we are looking for you!

AWARE wants to hire an organised and efficient individual with good research, analysis and writing skills to join our Advocacy and Research team (A&R). The A&R department develops and implements AWARE’s strategies for advocacy for legal, policy and social change.

The Researcher will support the operations of the department by carrying out research and policy analysis to support AWARE’s engagement with policy-makers, the public, the media and other stakeholders on legal, policy and social reform. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the cutting-edge work for equality and human rights which has been AWARE’s mission for 40 years.

Position: Researcher
Department: Advocacy and Research (A&R)
Salary range: SGD$3,500 – 4,000
Term: Full-time
Starting date: 1 August 2025

Reporting to the Director of A&R, the Researcher will:

Carry out research, analysis and fact-finding in relation to laws, policies and practices to support A&R’s policy advocacy activities, media work and long-term research projects
Supporting AWARE’s policy advocacy work through parliamentary monitoring
Assist in drafting and editing responses to advocacy documents including responses to government consultations, recommendations and position papers, and communications with policy-makers
Support the Communications team in implementing AWARE’s advocacy, research and communications plan as part of AWARE’s strategic plan, including press statements, op-eds, and media responses
Help build partnerships and alliances with key stakeholders in achieving AWARE’s goal of building a gender-equitable society
Participate actively as a member of AWARE’s advocacy team, e.g. through contribution to strategic and operational discussions, representing AWARE at relevant external events and meetings, and organising events related to research and advocacy goals

Preferred Candidate Profile

Singapore Citizen/Permanent Resident
Minimum of at least 2 years of related experience, ideally in public policy and research, in project coordination, conducting primary and secondary research and analysis
Relevant degree, preferably in sociology, economics, history, law, politics, or other public policy-related field
Excellent research and analysis skills, and understanding of gender-related policies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; good communications skills in Malay, Tamil and/or Mandarin are a plus
Strong understanding of general political and policy environment in Singapore
Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to being a team player
Strong sense of initiative with good judgement to solve problems independently
Strong belief in gender equality, human rights and the values of AWARE

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