Tasks and Responsibilities

Writing and delivering analysis

• Provide regular and high-quality coverage of relevant developments affecting the business environment in the East and Southern Africa region for clients subscribing to Control Risks’ online subscription or retainer services. This will include writing succinct updates on trends and developments across the region in domestic politics, government policy, regulation, humanitarian, operational and security issues.
• Provide verbal briefings on political, regulatory and security developments in the region to clients across sectors, including but not limited to, mining, oil and gas, financial services, power and infrastructure and telecommunications.
• Collaborate with colleagues in other geographical regions on analysis of crosscutting global issues and trends where required (geopolitical trends, Islamist militancy, energy transition, social media and technology, etc).

Consulting and client engagement:

• Deliver political risk advisory work on East and Southern African countries. Lead conversations with clients on their requirements for analysis of political, regulatory and operational risks in the region. Scope and write proposals for bespoke consulting engagements on the region.
• Contribute to the development of compelling client deliverables and propose innovative ways to present facts and analysis to clients.
• Support and contribute to the delivery of consulting engagements for the wider Africa region as required.

Demonstrating expertise

• Maintain a high level of regional and country expertise on the East and Southern Africa region through research, attendance at relevant seminars and research trips.
• Contribute to team discussions about political and business risk issues in East and Southern Africa and topical developments on the continent, ensuring coherence with other analysts.
• Develop and effectively manage relationships with government, academic, journalistic and business contacts in the region and share knowledge about sources with other members of the desk. Use source information astutely and conduct in-person research as and when required, respecting client confidentiality.

Marketing and business development

• Collaborate on business development initiatives for East and Southern Africa, particularly supporting Nairobi office-led client engagement.
• Contribute to company-wide promotional publications, press releases and sales initiatives.
• Contribute to regional marketing initiatives including thought leadership (articles,

Requirements

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of key political, regulatory, sector and operational risks for business in East and Southern African countries.
• Professional experience in consulting, political and security risk analysis, emerging market analysis, market intelligence, public policy, academia, or government, with a focus on East and Southern Africa.
• Practical experience living, working or travelling in East and Southern Africa, particularly Tanzania, Angola and Namibia.
• Proven ability to write and verbally communicate with authority and clarity, particularly for commercial and / or non-expert audiences.
• Network of professional contacts in the East and Southern Africa region (public and private sector, policy and academia, journalism, government, etc.)