About the role
We are looking for a strong East Africa-focused political analyst, working within teams to deliver excellence across complex mandates at a regional level, and an understanding of political, economic, social and policy contexts across East Africa. The responsibilities are as follows:
Consulting services
Undertake deep and extensive research, conduct comprehensive analysis, and assess risks and opportunities facing clients, with a focus on East and Horn of Africa
Support complex policy, political and stakeholder advisory projects, contributing to individual deliverables and workstreams.
Produce and deliver high-quality written and visual-led analysis on political and economic developments across Africa, with a focus on East and Horn of Africa, and participating in related client briefings
Build and maintain working relationships with clients
Maintain a high level of local expertise through in-country intelligence gathering and open-source research, with a focus on building networks in the region and focus on key markets (Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania)
Network with key local and regional stakeholders to gather insights into policies, attitudes, current plans and upcoming announcements and advise clients on relationships with key stakeholders and engagement planning
Other responsibilities
Assist with building Africa Practice’s knowledge base regarding East and Horn of Africa, and develop related marketing material
Contribute to further developing the methodologies and best practices applied by Africa Practice’s Insights practice
What we are looking for
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
At least 1 year of professional experience analysing and advising on regional political and economic issues
Outstanding verbal and written communication in English. An ability to write clearly, concisely and authoritatively to tight deadlines is crucial for this role
Excellent investigative, analytical and critical thinking skills, combined with a genuine interest in, and knowledge of, current African affairs – with a clear focus on East and Horn of Africa
Deep knowledge of, and genuine interest, in the regional political economy, with a demonstrated focus on one or more of the main regional markets e.g. Ethiopia
Ability to cultivate strong trust-based relationships within the company, with clients and with the wider political economy ecosystem
A dynamic self-starter, able to work on their own initiative on complex issues
Outstanding critical thinking, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
A network of contacts with local and regional political experts, government officials and private sector players, as well as demonstrated proactivity and willingness to in expand these contacts
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (international relations, political science, law), postgraduate degree preferred
Fluency in a relevant continental language preferred (e.g. Amharic, Afaan, Oromo, Swahili, Somali)
Apply via :
africapractice.bamboohr.com
