Africa Programme Senior Analyst

About London Politica

London Politica is a geopolitical risk advisory and think tank. We provide bespoke political risk analysis and actionable intelligence to help governments, humanitarian organisations, NGOs, and related stakeholders navigate increasingly volatile and contested political environments. We have worked with a range of organisations at the cutting edge of social impact, including:

United Nations World Food Programme
International Chamber of Commerce
International Committee of the Red Cross
Global Citizen
UK Police
Confederation of Indian Industry
World Economic Forum

London Politica also publishes analysis and insight on emerging and prominent trends in political, geopolitical, economic, and security through our 12 Research Programmes, as well as the London Politica Podcast, which features industry thought leaders, and influential policymakers. This enables us to provide comprehensive and thorough analysis on global political risks for our stakeholders and public audiences.

Research Department

Being part of London Politica’s Research Department means working to provide actionable analysis and real thought leadership direct to stakeholders and the general public as part of a spatially distant, but tightly integrated multinational team. It means being comfortable in a dynamic but demanding role where you are expected to keep your finger on the global geopolitical pulse, while staying one step ahead of the geopolitics of your specialist area.

Our public and stakeholder output is driven by our 12 regional or thematic-based Research Programmes. Through them we provide comprehensive, insightful, and accessible analysis in a variety of written and media formats independently or as part of wider cross-programme or external collaborations.

Role

Please note as a charity Think Tank (application submitted on 20/06/2024) we are staffed by volunteers and most roles offered for the foreseeable future will continue to be voluntary. To compensate most roles are highly flexible in terms of time commitment. As an organisation who operates globally, all roles are remote-working based.

In the Senior Programme Analyst role at the Africa Programme you will consistently provide timely analysis for public and client-facing projects based on in-depth research and rooted in a deep contextual understanding of situations across the continent. In doing so, you will learn how to apply OSINT techniques and apply those techniques to provide tailored analysis to stakeholders. You will also carry out business development research and outreach to build the Africa Programme’s base of clients, institutional collaborators, and HUMINT contacts on the ground in the region. You will also liaise frequently with the Research Director, assisting them in managing the programme, editing content, and strategising on future programme priorities. Lastly, you will also have the opportunity to participate in and attend events with the aim of promoting London Politica, as well as yourself as a professional.

Why us:

In a competitive research market, a voluntary role at London Politica can and has for our people, made a tangible difference to career trajectories, as well as building their networks and reputation through a portfolio of high-quality written, event, and media-delivered analysis. It also provides direct hands-on expertise with clients from all walks of life ranging from local charities to national government bodies, to major NGO and IGOs.

Responsibilities:

Successful candidates will join a multinational, multidisciplinary research team, contributing to London Politica in both of our core offerings: client projects and public-facing content. The specific manner in which this takes place will be discussed if we reach out with an offer of a role. However, all roles include;

Conducting high-quality research to produce regular analytical content on a range of relevant programme-related topics both independently and in team settings.
Assisting the business development and communications teams with internal and external engagement and stakeholder development.
Carry out quality control and editing alongside the programme’s Research Director.
Assist the Research Director in the management of the team, including organising meetings, managing multi analyst projects, and more.
Assist in the development of HUMINT and journalist contacts on the ground in Africa.
When asked, representing London Politica at conferences, in the media and in the public arena.

Skills and characteristics:

Successful candidates for Africa Programme roles will possess an active interest in both geopolitical and political risk broadly as they pertain to the continent and comprehensive knowledge of issues related to their declared specialism(s) both regionally and globally.
Strong writing and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to write and present information tailored to different audiences; ability to conduct in-depth research that leads to specific, tailored insights for stakeholders and clients.
Proficiency in at least one local language, including French, Arabic, regional/local languages, Portuguese, and Spanish (if you are an Equatorial Guinea buff).
Self-motivated and enthusiastic, able to deliver high-quality content within expected time frames.
Able to communicate effectively in a remote working environment.

Preferable:

Demonstrable experience in carrying out OSINT-based research and intelligence analysis.
Experience in managing a team and leading public and or client-facing projects.
At least 1 year of experience in stakeholder-oriented political risk analysis.
An existing portfolio of relevant publications or previous experience in a relevant area.
Confidence in handling and interpreting quantitative data (such as macroeconomic and demographic data).
Having several contacts on the ground in Africa, as well as useful connections in the political risk industry is advantageous.

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