About the role:
We are
seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to support the VP for Public Policy & Government
Relations. This role will play a critical part in advancing our engagement on
energy access, electrification, and broader economic development policy across
Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The ideal candidate will have interest in
energy policy, trade and industrialization policy, and economic development,
with the ability to conduct rapid and rigorous research and present insights in
compelling ways.
What you will be expected to do
- 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.
You might be a strong candidate if you have/are
- 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.
Desired Attributes
- World-class research expertise in socioeconomic
fields, with demonstrated experience in household survey design, sampling
methods, and econometric modeling.
- Experience working in or with emerging markets,
especially Africa .
- Familiarity with global energy access debates,
trade and industrialization strategies and policies, and development
finance.
- Ability to translate complex findings into
actionable policy recommendations.
- Highly motivated, proactive, and adaptable, with
appetite for learning in a fast-moving environment.
- Curious, able to absorb complex information
quickly and translate it into actionable insights.
- Hands-on and collaborative, willing to take on
both strategic and detailed tasks with equal commitment.
- Strong work ethic, resilience, and comfort with
ambiguity.
- Humble, team-oriented, and eager to contribute
wherever needed.
- Fluency in English is mandatory, French or
Portugese would be an added advantage.
How to Apply
