Public Policy Analyst at Hamilton Lloyd and Associates

Job Summary

• The Public Policy Analyst shall develop and analyse policies guiding the design, implementation and modification of government or commercial operations and programs of the business; and will also be responsible for managing the Managing Director’s public statements and pronouncements in the development sector.

Job Responsibilities

• Support management on public policy related issues, including assisting in crafting proposals, interfacing/relationship building with public officials and other stakeholders, and liaising across the industry to influence strategic direction.
• Provide guidance and insight to the business on public policy issues, including helping to shape solutions with a blend of policy knowledge and human centred design principles.
• Research, synthesize, design, and present thoughtful frameworks as required by the business and the Managing Director.
• Brainstorm creative solutions for meaningful interaction between stakeholders, public spaces, and local communities.
• Analyse contemporary socio-economic issues and synthesise the position of the company and the Managing Director.
• Work cross-functionally with product research and design teams through contribution of public policy domain knowledge.
• Support effective interface with public policy experts and stakeholders (i.e., Government Relations, Regulatory bodies, Non-Profit, et al)

Person’s Specification

• Education: A degree in Communications, Marketing, and Business, New Media or Public Relations or any related field.
• Experience: 3- 5 years’ work experience
• Experience, interest, and commitment to learning and knowledge management principles, strategies, and frameworks, especially in the public policy space.
• Experience creating policy papers.
• Experience building relationships with public officials, NGOs, non-profits, etc.

Work Requirement:

• Knowledge of public policy issues impacting the real estate and development sector.
• Basic understanding of research, and analysis principles
• Enthusiasm for brainstorming, creative thinking, and participatory design
• Self-starter with penchant for working both independently and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work laterally across multiple business projects simultaneously.

Personality:

• Gifted communicator across multiple stakeholders with experience of delivering material in a way that engages the audience.
• Very strong analytical skills and ability to simplify complex subject-matter.
• Empathetic listener, gifted in translating human wants into well designed solutions