Middle East Programme 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.

As a Programme Analyst for the Middle East and North Africa Programme, you will be authoring briefs, analysis articles and long-form reports covering social, political, economic or security developments in the North Africa, Levant and Gulf regions. We are a highly-active desk covering one of the most volatile regions of the world. As such, you will be expected to stay on top of major and minor flashpoints and have a nuanced understanding of the many dynamics driving the region. You will therefore also be expected to produce outputs on a tight time-frame where we are dealing with an urgent development or a fluid theatre. In doing so, you will learn how to conduct open-source research to provide tailored analysis to stakeholders. You will also carry out business development research and outreach to build the Programme's base of clients and institutional collaborators. 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.

Given the breadth and diversity of the region we are dealing with, we do not expect you to possess full knowledge of the whole MENA region. However, we are looking for some specialised knowledge on both specific regions within MENA, and specific political or economic dynamics driving the region.

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.
When asked, representing London Politica at conferences, in the media and in the public arena.

Skills and characteristics:

Successful candidates for Middle East 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 the Middle East and North Africa and how these fit into the wider global landscape.
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.
Self-motivated and enthusiastic, able to deliver high-quality content within expected time frames.
Able to communicate effectively in a remote working environment.

Preferable:

An additional language from the region is highly desirable.
An existing portfolio of relevant publications or previous experience in a relevant area.
Demonstrable country/thematic expertise.
Confidence in handling and interpreting quantitative data (such as macroeconomic and demographic data).

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