Policy Analyst at Nextier Capital Limited

Job Brief

• The Policy Analyst will engage with personnel within Nextier, government officials and development partners to expand the meaningful application of up-to-date knowledge and tools and synthesise cutting-edge insights and ideas.
• In addition, take the initiative to support the development of advisory proposals and engagements with donors and the private sector to mobilise financial resources and leverage co-financing.

Responsibilities

• Develop program scope, support, execute and coordinate programmes and projects
• Provide strategy for programme direction and dissemination
• Developing policy briefs, proposals, tender for bids, copy editing, and proofreading articles and briefs
• Public relations between Nextier and relevant consultants and sector operators on relevant projects and dialogues
• Look out for possible portfolios within the market for expansion
• Interface with other sector operators and participants to exchange ideas and information
• Read the sector's books, journals and materials to stay updated and relevant
• Research on industry aspects as the need arises
• Research on innovations and opportunities for expansion and implementation within the industry
• Developing any other document as instructed by the senior leadership
• Other related tasks and activities as instructed by the Team Lead.

Requirements

• Post-graduate Degree in the Social Sciences. PhD preferred
• Ten years of consulting experience
• Knowledge of donor agencies operational procedures
• Good networking and negotiation skills
• Must be able to develop policy briefs, proposals, tender for bids, copy editing and proofread articles and briefs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Attention to detail.