Advanced university degree (Master s degree or equivalent but promising candidates with Bachelor s degree would also be considered) in Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Social Work or related field.
Work Experience
A minimum of 2 years of working experience in content writing. General understanding of techniques of a professional-services / consultancy-firm, journalism, public relations, communications or related field is preferred.
Competencies
Communication: Ability to draft reports, presentations clearly and concisely, good written and oral language skills.
Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from different national and cultural backgrounds to achieve organizational goals.
Planning & Organizing: Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work and monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary.
Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities, and delivers outputs before deadlines.
Expertise in Microsoft Office.
Job Description
Conducting research on socio-political issues.
Compiling, analyzing and reporting data to explain socio-political phenomena and dissemination of research findings through technical reports, policy briefs, articles or presentations.
Formulating recommendations, policies, or plans to solve socio-political problems.
Studying economic and statistical data in areas of finance, labor, or agriculture.
Undertaking cost-benefit analyses & studying socio-economic impacts of new public policies, proposed legislations, taxes, services, and regulations.
Developing guidelines and standards and prepare points of view used in forecasting trends and formulating policies.
Applying theories, principles, and methods of socio-political analyses, estimation of effects of changes in legislation or public policy and present recommendations.
Analyzing data to test the effectiveness of current policies, products or services and advising on the suitability of alternative courses of action and the allocation of scarce resources.
Evaluation of past and present socio-political and economic issues and trends.
Writing various technical and non-technical reports on socio-political trends and forecasts.
Delivering reports, oral and visual presentations, for digital media.