Research Analyst - Public Policy

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in economics, public policy, development studies, or related field.
  
• 2–4 years’ experience in research, policy analysis, consulting, or related role.
  
• Strong foundation in both qualitative and quantitative research methods.
  
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Stata, R, Python, or equivalent).
  
• Experience with GIS platforms (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS) and spatial analysis.
  
• Strong skills in data visualization and presentation (Tableau, PowerBI, or equivalent).
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor outputs for technical and non-technical audiences.
  
• Demonstrated interest in energy access, renewable energy, and/or economic development policy.
  

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to support policy review, advocacy, and strategy development.
  
• Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets (household surveys, energy access data, trade and investment data, etc.) to generate insights.
  
• Apply geospatial analysis and GIS tools to assess market opportunities, customer distribution, infrastructure gaps, and policy impacts.
  
• Develop clear, concise briefs, reports, presentations, and visualizations to communicate findings to senior Management, policymakers, and external stakeholders.
  
• Track global and regional policy developments in energy, trade, industrialization, and sustainable development, providing timely updates and recommendations.
  
• Support preparation for high-level meetings with governments, MDBs/DFIs, and development partners through background research and talking points.
  
• Contribute to the development of evidence-based policy positions and thought leadership pieces.
  
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams (data, operations, communications) to integrate insights into strategy and delivery.