Research Assistant

The Research Assistant role at Digital Nation Pakistan (DNP) is designed to provide focused research support by tracking and analyzing developments within Pakistan’s digital sector. This includes monitoring government initiatives, industry trends, connectivity advancements, and digital economy progress. The position is responsible for delivering accurate facts, figures, and contextual information to support the organization’s content pipeline, ensuring all published material is well-informed and reliable.

Key Responsibilities
- Continuously monitor and document developments in Pakistan’s digital sector.
- Prepare research briefs, fact sheets, and background notes to support articles, social media posts, and speeches.
- Verify the accuracy of facts, statistics, and sources prior to publication.
- Maintain and update a comprehensive reference library of reports, data, and media coverage relevant to DNP’s focus areas.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Public Policy, Research, Mass Communication, or a related discipline.
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant research experience, with final confirmation of experience requirements subject to approval by the Chief of Staff.
- Strong skills in research and fact verification, including proficiency in utilizing government and industry data sources.
- Ability to produce clear, concise written summaries and convert raw data into accessible research briefs.
- A keen interest in and understanding of Pakistan’s digital and technology landscape.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
The position is classified as Grade-7, with one vacancy available. Candidates with a demonstrated ability to work independently and deliver high-quality research outputs will be preferred. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organization focused on Pakistan’s digital transformation. The application deadline for this position is November 11, 2026.

This role is ideal for candidates who are passionate about digital innovation and policy research, and who seek to support evidence-based content development in a fast-evolving sector.