BURN – Policy Analyst

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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 

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