Overview
Policy Analyst to support the implementation of a new project to promote responsible business conduct in sub-Saharan Africa.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and contribute to research and comparative policy analysis on RBC across countries, sectors and different policy themes in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Co-ordinate collaboration with country authorities, stakeholders and partner organisations.
- Collect and analyse qualitative and quantitative data.
- Draft and review analytical outputs such as reports, policy briefs and background notes.
- Contribute to the dissemination of findings and support follow‑up engagement and implementation monitoring.
- Co‑design and co‑deliver workshops and trainings for governments, businesses and other stakeholders.
- Contribute to the development of context‑adapted training and learning materials on RBC and responsible supply chains.
- Organise and convene events, consultations and meetings.
- Develop and maintain engagement with governments, regional institutions, businesses, trade unions, civil society and international organisations on RBC‑related initiatives.
- Support internal and external communication activities on the work of the project.
- Contribute to project implementation reporting, evaluation exercises and monitoring processes.
- Liaise and co-ordinate with implementation partners.
- Prepare briefings, presentations and speeches for management, and represent the OECD in international meetings.
- Provide inputs to the development of fundraising proposals.
- Contribute to the overall work of the Centre on Responsible Business Conduct.
- Support synergies and collaboration with other areas of work of the OECD.
Required Experience
- Three to five years of experience in the field of responsible business conduct in a government institution, international organisation, business, trade union, civil society organisation, or research institute.
- Professional experience in or focused on sub-Saharan Africa.
- Professional experience in development co-operation would be an asset.
- Experience, particularly at the international level, in building and maintaining effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders would be an asset.
- Experience in delivery of development co-operation capacity building and/or project delivery.
- Applied RBC-expertise in any of the following areas would be an asset: mineral supply chains; investment promotion; state-owned enterprises; business integrity; access to remedy.
- Familiarity with international regulatory and policy dynamics on RBC and related geo-political developments.
Qualifications
- An advanced university degree in economics, business management, political sciences, law, international relations or development.
- A specialisation and/or background in responsible business conduct, corporate governance, anti-corruption, or international investment.
