Policy Analyst at BURN

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Undertake detailed policy research in areas of strategic interest – including the voluntary and compliance carbon markets, and tax regulations.
•  Select, summarize, and present key policy developments to management.
•  Maintain a database of global policy developments/.
•  Prepare presentation materials to showcase BURN to government ministers.
•  Draft letters, and prepare applications forms for government programs.
•  Support the Head of Government Relations on visits to governments across Africa (mix of in-person and remote)
•  Liaise with government staff to schedule meetings with ministers.
•  Respond to consultations on behalf of BURN.
•  Produce regular and ad-hoc research reports.
•  Work closely with other departments (e.g., carbon, legal) to ensure all teams have accurate up to date information on relevant policy and legislation.
•  Complete all reporting activities accurately and on time.

Skills and Experience

•  Master’s or bachelor’s degree – ideally in public policy, politics, law, or similar
•  Ideally at least 2 years experience in a relevant role
•  Demonstrated ability to digest large volumes of information, select the key points, grasp the “so what,” and present it clearly to management
•  Ability to read, understand and summarise legal documents
•  Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English
•  Excellent research skills
•  Excellent analysis skills
•  Highly motivated, energetic self-starter who takes ownership and works independently
•  Process-orientated with strong time-management skills
•  Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
•  Knowledge of the carbon markets and environmental policy is desirable
•  Knowledge of tax and trading regulations is desirable
•  A passion for BURN’s mission