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Policy & Legislative Analyst and Political Affairs Analyst Intern Position

Policy & Legislative Analyst

• Research political topics
• Collect and analyze information or data
• Use qualitative and quantitative sources to develop and test theories
• Evaluate how policies affect the public, whether individuals, businesses or government agencies
• Monitor events, policy decisions and trends and other issues with implications for the political and policy landscape
• Forecast political, economic, and social trends
• Write reports, publish findings and give presentations
• Follow and examine legislation initiatives
• Provide detailed reports on how legislations affect the public
• Communicate findings through reports, memorandums, social media and presentations
• Stay abreast of developments and changes in government and budget processes.

• Produce written assessments of the domestic politics and international relations of foreign governments and entities
• Examine the goals, motivations, culture, values, society and ideologies of political actors , their resources and capabilities
• Study the development of political systems, research various political subjects and collect and analyze data
• Predict political, social and economic trends, evaluate cultures, values and political ideologies and present unbiased reports
• Use statistical analysis to interpret research findings
• Develop political theories based on research and historical documents
• Present research results by writing reports, giving presentations and publishing

• A graduate of Political Science, continuing third or fourth year student studying Political Science from a recognized university
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly self-motivated and ambitious in achieving goals
• Knowledge in Microsoft suite and SPSS preferably
• Good analytical and research skills
• Must be up to date with current Africa and World Politics
• Work effectively with or without supervision
• Willingness to learn