Policy and Research Analyst at Tsaro Global Defence

Overview of Job Description

• A Policy Analyst is responsible for examining the efficacy of existing policies and laying out the groundwork for new programs and legislation to meet objectives and goals. Duties of the position include reviewing and amending policy drafts and proposing suggestions to improve the effects of existing policies with varied analytic responsibilities, including research and writing; qualitative and quantitative analysis; policy review and development; planning and preparedness; stakeholder engagement; and interfacing with clients. Policy Analysts support a variety of projects and tasks across policing, security, environment, and emergency preparedness domains; this may include helping Federal and State agencies mitigate the effects of criminal and terrorist activities.
• We intend to engage a Policy Analyst with the ability to draft policies in line with international best practices. Our ideal team member is a driven, detail-oriented analyst capable of creative problem-solving and working across multiple teams. Potential candidates are not expected to have interest/experience across all of the areas noted above. Rather, ideal candidates will have interest across a subset of the topics and are willing to learn and support projects across the different domains.

Responsibility:

• Research and draft policies in line with international best practices.
• Oversee data collection and analysis for research studies, surveys and strategic plans review.
• Organizing and analyzing data, creating charts and graphs, and presenting your findings to the management.
• Determining if policies are aligned with the company’s goals, vision and objectives.
• Consulting with management to ensure the inclusion of relevant factors.
• Identifying benefits, disadvantages, and omissions in new and existing policy frameworks.
• Editing and finalizing new and existing policies or amendments and ensuring that policy amendments meet legal requirements.
• Drafting new policies and amendments to policies and submitting proposals for review.
• Collect data and information to prepare reports, assessments, and analytical materials
• Use qualitative and quantitative analytic techniques to conclude data, potentially including quantitative analysis and visualization of large and varied datasets.
• Work with clients to perform administrative tasks, such as scheduling, organizing meetings, and taking notes.
• Write, edit, and proofread documents or sections of documents, such as policy documents, Technical Reports etc.
• Take on any other assignment as may be directed by the company/department.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Must possess a Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a related role.
• A Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social sciences.
• Experience working with a consulting firm with a similar thematic focus is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Required Qualities

• A well-organized team player with the ability to perform various tasks act individually and think creatively.
• Possess a strong curiosity for understanding and working effectively within the complex cultural, political, security and social environment of Nigeria.
• Skills in technical writing, policy formulation, project implementation and project design
• Excellent communication attention to detail, competitive, proactive, organizational and team working skills
• Ability to learn independently and solve problems with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience on Nigeria’s policies and challenges.
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.