Bluekraft Digital Foundation - Researche - Socio-Political Analysis

Researcher: Socio-Political Analysis

Education : 

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent but promising candidates with Bachelor's degree would also be considered) in Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Social Work or related field.

Work Experience

A minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in political or social research and analysis, policy formulation, application of socio-political principles in development programs or related areas.

Competencies : 

- Communication : Ability to draft reports, presentations clearly and concisely, good written and oral language skills.

- Teamwork : Good interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from different national and cultural backgrounds to achieve organizational goals.

- Planning & Organizing : Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work and monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary.

- Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities, and delivers outputs before deadlines

- Expertise in Microsoft Office.

Job Description : 

-  Conducting research on socio-political issues

-  Compiling, analyzing and reporting data to explain socio-political phenomena and dissemination of research findings through technical reports, policy briefs, articles or presentations

- Formulating recommendations, policies, or plans to solve socio-political problems

- Studying economic and statistical data in areas of finance, labor, or agriculture

- Undertaking cost-benefit analyses & studying socio-economic impacts of new public policies, proposed legislations, taxes, services, and regulations

- Developing guidelines and standards and prepare points of view used in forecasting trends and formulating policies

- Applying theories, principles, and methods of socio-political analyses, estimation of effects of changes in legislation or public policy and present recommendations

- Analyzing data to test the effectiveness of current policies, products or services and advising on the suitability of alternative courses of action and the allocation of scarce resources

- Evaluation of past and present socio-political and economic issues and trends

- Writing various technical and non-technical reports on socio-political trends and forecasts

- Delivering reports, oral and visual presentations, for digital media.

Remuneration: Remuneration would not be a constraint for deserving candidates.