Policy analyst

Africa Economic and Security Council (AESC) Policy analyst
Location Brussels, Belgium
Application deadline 27 April 2019
Contract type Consultancy
Hours Part-time
Salary Competitive remuneration package
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AESC conducts research in global security policies and facilitates networking and consulting services. Our goal is to deliver high-quality information and flexible analysis of a wide variety of issues in the three regions.

The role

AESC also conducts research in global security policies and facilitates networking and consulting services. Our goal is to deliver high-quality information and flexible analysis of a wide variety of issues in the three regions.

Key roles and responsibilities

Experts (m/f) with competence in the following fields are being called upon:

  • Policy analysis: Contribute to economic modeling; support economic analysis and trade policies;
  • Legal consultancy: Provide legal consultancy and data processing in the context of economy and global issues;
  • Research and data collection: Conduct analytical work, knowledge gathering activities and studies in the area economy and security (including gathering primary data through fieldwork in third countries and desk research)

Skills and experience

  • Working experience whiting EU institutions/interest in EU public policy and Spanish public organisations;
  • 1-3 year experience with EU projects in a consultancy environment/think tank research and academy;
  • Demonstrable quantitative analysis skills, enabling the candidate to perform market and cost benefit assessments;
  • Strong self-motivation & flexibility required in a small & fast-growing think tank;
  • Prior experience with Asian and African markets is an asset, but not a requirement;
  • Master degree in economics, business management or engineering, ideally with a focus on policy investments;
  • Fluent (written & spoken) English; proficiency in French is a plus; any other language is also welcome;
  • Competence in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Excellent opportunities for professional development with high levels of autonomy and space for growth.

Other relevan information

AESC is a very dynamic and exciting work environment.