social science researchers in public policy

The Academy of Public Policy and Economics, CA Office is dedicated to providing high-quality research and evidence-based insights on economic transformation, regional development, and public policy issues across Central Asia. We collaborate with academic institutions, government agencies, international organizations, and private-sector partners to support informed decision-making and regional cooperation.

• Conduct desk research, data analysis, and literature reviews on Central Asian economic and policy issues.
• Draft high-quality analytical reports, policy briefs, commentary articles, or contribute to specific sections of larger projects.
• Provide policy insights aligned with ongoing research themes such as trade, investment, industrial policy, public governance, regional cooperation, and social development.
• Coordinate with project leads to ensure timely delivery of research outputs.
• Present findings in clear, coherent, and professional English or Russian.

• Have an academic background, research capability, or professional experience in the social sciences;
• Are familiar with Central asia area’s economic, social, and media environment;
• Can independently conduct desk research, data collection, interviews, analysis, and report writing;
• Are responsible, reliable, and able to deliver high-quality work on schedule.
• Strong proficiency in English, plus fluency in Russian or at least one Central Asian language (Kazakh, Uzbek, Kyrgyz, Tajik, Turkmen).
• Advanced understanding of Central Asian economic systems, regional policy issues, and socio-economic trends.
• Demonstrated experience in at least one of the following sectors:
• Research institutions or think tanks
• Media organizations focused on economic/political analysis
• Investment firms or economic consulting
• Government departments involved in economic/industrial policy
• NGOs or foundations working on economic or social development
• Ability to produce clear, evidence-based written analysis in English or Russian.
• Strong skills in qualitative or quantitative economic research.
• Будет плюсом: Graduate degree (completed or in progress) in Economics, Public Policy, International Relations, Area Studies, or related fields; Experience working on Central Asia–related research projects; Familiarity with statistical tools (Stata, R, Python) or policy analysis frameworks

• This is a part-time, project-based opportunity. Compensation will be determined according to the specific project, workload, and quality of deliverables.
• Flexible remote working arrangement.
• Contract-based compensation aligned with project workload.
• Opportunity to work with an international research team and contribute to policy-relevant publications.
• Exposure to cutting-edge topics in Central Asian economic and policy debates.