Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a Policy and Business Environment Consultant to join our team of experts in providing strategic decision-making support to companies investing in Africa. As a part-time, remote consultant, you will be responsible for analyzing policy shifts, anticipating political trends’ impact on business environments, and producing professional analytical reports and consulting recommendations.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct policy analysis: Interpret policy changes and assess their impact on the business and investment environment.
- Provide policy consulting: Deconstruct the underlying logic behind local decision-making and offer actionable strategies for clients to navigate these dynamics.
- Implement risk mitigation: Anticipate potential political and policy-related risks and propose preventive or mitigating measures.
- Produce regular briefings on political and business developments within your specific country, or participate in specialized consulting projects.
Requirements
- Relevant experience in policy research, government consulting, parliamentary affairs, political party think tanks, or political risk analysis.
- Understanding of the decision-making logic and driving forces behind policy evolution within your country of residence.
- Established information channels and strong capabilities in information vetting and critical assessment.
- Commercial acumen and ability to anticipate shifting trends within the political and business landscape.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher; candidates majoring in Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy, Economics, African Area Studies, or related fields are preferred.
Salary & Benefits
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