Senior Economic Policy Analyst – Africa

About the role

We are looking for a highly analytical Senior Economic Policy Analyst to join our Africa team. You will monitor, analyse and interpret complex policy and regulatory developments across key African markets, turning political and economic trends into actionable intelligence for our stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Track legislative, regulatory and political developments in African countries and assess their impact on investment climates, trade and development finance.
• Produce high‑quality policy briefs and in‑depth reports on public financial management, infrastructure financing, digital‑economy regulations and energy‑transition policies.
• Leverage your network to gather insights and build relationships with government officials, private‑sector leaders and civil‑society organisations.
• Provide strategic policy advice to support project development, risk assessment and investment decisions.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years of experience in policy analysis, government relations or economic research.
• Work experience as a staff member or consultant with African governmental bodies or with US, German or French embassies/consulates in Africa.
• Deep, demonstrable knowledge of the political economy and policy landscape in at least one major African region (East, West or Southern Africa); experience living and working in the region is highly preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in French is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong analytical and research capabilities.
• Excellent report‑writing and briefing skills.
• Ability to engage and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.