Analyst, Southern Africa Policy, Political And Socio-Economic Research And Analysis

Africa Practice Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pan-African consultancy is seeking a dynamic Analyst to support public policy and socio-economic research projects in Southern Africa. This role focuses on data analysis, qualitative insights, and client servicing, providing opportunities for professional growth within a diverse team. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a background in Political Science and Economics, aiming to contribute to impactful projects that shape a prosperous Africa.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Immediate opportunities for growth

Collaboration with a diverse team

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline is highly preferred.
• At least 1 year of professional or strong academic experience.
• Deep knowledge of Southern African political economy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct open-source research and economic analysis.
• Monitor political and economic developments in Southern Africa.
• Produce high-quality reports and visual analysis.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Research

Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Political Science and Economics

Postgraduate Degree

Tools

Python

Job description

Analyst, Southern Africa policy, political and socio-economic research and analysis Contract :

Full time; 1 year fixed term, renewable Remuneration : Competitive, based on experience and competence Location : Johannesburg or Cape Town Reports to : Senior member in the SA team About us Africa Practice is a mission-led strategic consulting firm advising investors and development partners across the continent.

Our mission is to shape a prosperous Africa that inspires the world.

For over 20 years, we have been partnering with global investors, policy-makers, development partners and other changemakers to drive transformation on the continent. Our insights and advocacy solutions are rooted in detailed systems and stakeholder understanding.

We identify, generate, and analyse human-centred systems data to design impactful advocacy interventions.

We deliver our world-class insights and advocacy solutions through our local presence. We operate as one company, with a diverse team working on a hybrid basis in Abuja, Cape Town, Dakar, Dar es Salaam, Gaborone, Johannesburg, Lagos, Nairobi, and London.

We are risk analysts, development economists, advocates, storytellers, data scientists, policy experts, systems thinkers and creative minds.

Over 80% of our staff are African and over 50% are women.

We have been a signatory to the UN Global Compact since and we have achieved B-Corp status. About the role We are looking for a dynamic Analyst to support our public policy, market insights, and impact evidence projects.

This role involves open-source research, economic analysis, and qualitative and quantitative analysis.

A strong focus will rest on ongoing policy monitoring, data source identification and collection, and data analysis.

The ideal candidate is a curious, digitally native individual who demonstrates an understanding of political, economic, social, and policy contexts, primarily focused on Southern Africa. Client servicing Support complex policy, stakeholder advisory, and impact analysis projects, contributing to individual deliverables and workstreams.Monitor political, economic, social, and policy developments, with a focus on Southern Africa (e.g., elections, budgets).Conduct comprehensive analysis to assess risks, opportunities, and socio-economic impacts relevant to clients.Produce and deliver high-quality written reports, visual-led analysis, and other outputs on political, economic, policy, and social developments for clients and internal use, participating in related client briefings.Support deep and extensive research (including open-source and stakeholder engagement based) for public policy, market insights, and impact analysis projects.Assist in identifying data sources and relevant literature for diverse project needs.Support data collection efforts, including assisting with the development and implementation of surveys, questionnaires, and interview guides.Analyse survey and macro-economic data, and provide support for the development and implementation of economic models to quantify impact. Other responsibilities Assist with building Africa Practice's knowledge base regarding Southern Africa, and develop related marketing materialContribute to the methodologies and best practices applied by Africa Practice's Insights practiceWhat we are looking for The successful candidate will demonstrate : An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline; a double major in Political Science and Economics is highly preferred.

A postgraduate degree is an advantage.

Prior experience with data science is a strong advantage.At least 1 year of professional or strong academic experience in analysing political and economic issues, ideally including exposure to national / local elections, national budgets, or socio-economic impact analysis.Deep knowledge of, and genuine interest in, the Southern African political economy, with a demonstrated focus on one or more of the main regional markets.Intellectual curiosity and a passion for answering complex socio-economic questions using both qualitative and quantitative approaches.Excellent investigative, analytical, and critical thinking skills.Strong ability to use data to answer economic questions, with prior experience with Python-based data analysis being a strong advantage.Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English.

An ability to write clearly, concisely, and authoritatively to tight deadlines is crucial for this role.A genuine enjoyment of research, data analysis, and writing.A dynamic self-starter, able to work on their own initiative on complex issues and collaboratively within a team.The ability to cultivate strong trust-based relationships within the company, with clients, and with the wider political economy ecosystem.Eagerness to learn and grow skills in policy and economic consulting.An interest in contributing to sustainable development and helping clients navigate this landscape.Eligible to work in South Africa.What we offer We offer the successful candidate an opportunity to develop a rewarding career within a dynamic pan-African consultancy advising a prestigious portfolio of clients.

This position offers : Competitive remunerationImmediate opportunities for growthCollaboration with a diverse and experienced team of colleagues Don't meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are much less likely to apply for a position unless they meet every single qualification.

So this notwithstanding, if you are excited about this role, we would love to hear from you.

At Africa Practice, we are dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse and authentic workplace.

You might just be the new team member we are looking for - for this or other roles. Do you want to contribute to an influential and prosperous Africa, inspiring the world?

We're looking for Africa's changemakers – smart people with strong analytical, advocacy, digital and problem-solving skills who can reconcile diverse perspectives to deliver sustainable change. Please send in your application by clicking on the "apply" button. Do include a cover letter explaining why you think you are suited to this position and indicating your availability.

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