Senior Africa Analyst - Oxford Analytica, Editorial
AnOxford Analytica is seeking a Senior Africa Analyst to cover the business and politics of the region.
Oxford Analytica has established an international reputation for delivering global macro analysis to investors, businesses, international organisations and governments around the world, alerting them to risks and opportunities on a daily basis. Our flagship Daily Brief is the product of a highly qualified team of in-house analysts who draw upon an external global network of hundreds of leading scholars and experts to deliver timely, authoritative and impartial analysis.
We currently are seeking a Senior Africa Analyst to expand our analytical and advisory practices covering the business and politics of the region. Proven expertise in contemporary Africa is required, ideally gained by academic study as well as work or residency in one or more countries of the region. Preference will be given to candidates with strong commercial as well as academic credentials. Proficiency in French/familiarity with francophone Africa will also be an advantage.
The primary role will be to generate and deliver to global clients in the public and private sectors top-flight analysis of the region, in keeping with the international reputation of the firm. Applicants must therefore possess excellent writing and editing skills, combined with a proven capacity to engage clients directly and authoritatively, as well as media skills. The successful candidate will join a team of some 12 full-time analysts based in Oxford, and report to the head of the Analytical Practice.
We are looking for someone with a confident, outgoing personality combined with a strong capacity for teamwork and willingness to learn. Oxford Analytica’s output is the product of a unique combination of in-house and external expertise; an ability to draw upon such skills is therefore essential in order to deliver to clients the highest quality analysis and advice.
The position is Oxford-based, but some travel is envisaged, both within and beyond the United Kingdom. A competitive salary is on offer.
