Role Description:
The position is at the senior level as a Principal (8 to 10 years of experience).

You will be responsible for crafting strategic guidance and insights for private sector and global foundation clients on a range of public policy issues, including political economy analysis, policy and regulatory advisory, stakeholder mapping, scenario analysis, value-at-stake analysis, political intelligence and monitoring, advocacy strategy, and engagement solutions. 
You will work as a Project Manager or Project Director on a variety of projects to identify opportunities and challenges associated with public policy issues, undertake research, garner political insights, develop and implement effective strategy responses, and create advocacy and engagement plans.
You will work closely with the Managing Partner who will share a blue chip client book and a number of active opportunities. 
The successful candidate will have public policy consulting experience in a number of African markets, and a budding network of local political or analyst contacts who can provide reliable ground-level political insight and updates.
You will be comfortable leading a team of junior consultants in the preparation of high-quality written, visual and verbal communications, taking personal responsibility for strong analytical and strategic insights, and attention to detail. 
You will be based in Johannesburg, Nairobi or London and be willing to travel for assignments.

 Requirements
Ideal Experience and Expertise:

8 -10 years of consulting experience in external affairs, public policy, stakeholder management, government affairs, or regulatory affairs
A strong applied understanding of the relationship between the state and private sector in Africa
Consulting experience in South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Ethiopia or larger African markets.
Strong masters-level degree in Public Policy, Law, Politics, Business Administration, International Relations, Journalism or related fields.
Experience working with a range of clients on diverse briefs; ideally with experience in energy, tech and telecoms, extractives, investment, and financial services. Experience in international development would be advantageous.
Trusted networks of political contacts or analysts in the larger African markets from whom you can draw ground-level political insights and information.
Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills.
Ability to lead and manage teams and work closely with senior leaders.
Strong project management skills, including executing projects with careful financial and resource management.
Confidence in leading client interactions, workshops and meetings and building new client relationships.
Willingness to travel across Africa for project work, networking and conferences.
Enthusiastic, ethical, respectful, with intellectual curiosity about the world’s affairs. 
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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