The Centre for Chinese Legal Studies at the Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law, LUMS, is looking to hire for the position of Research Associate.

Key Responsibilities: 

The Research Associate will primarily be responsible for:

• Conducting research on topics pertaining to China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, Belt  & Road Initiative, and other related areas of policy research; 
• Drafting/preparing research memoranda, articles, reports, papers, presentations, etc.;
• Assisting with organising the Centre’s events, including in-person/online conferences, seminars, etc.;
• Assisting with the Centre’s funding activities, including researching funding opportunities and applying for grants, as well as working on the Centre’s projects.
• Develop technical proposals for various grant applications, including drafting proposal narratives, timelines, budget narrative, M&E plans, and designing logic models and risk plans in alignment with donor expectations and project goals.
• Manage the grant/proposal writing process, coordinate input from various departments and stakeholders, and refine proposals based on feedback to ensure the final product is aligned with donor guidelines and submission requirements.
• Draft policy reports with policy recommendations and facilitate stakeholder engagement, particularly within the public and private sectors.
• Coordinate with federal and provincial ministries, NGOs, and academic institutions to foster collaborative partnerships

Minimum Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree in Law / Social Sciences from a reputed local/foreign university

(Master’s Degree / Two years of post-qualification experience will be preferred but is not mandatory.)

Skills:

• Meticulous writing skills, with a focus on legal/research writing
• Excellent research skills
• Preferred: Proficient in MS Office