Political Economy Southern Africa (PESA) is a political economy think tank focused on regional integration in the South African Development Community (SADC) region and Africa more broadly.
PESA seeks to appoint a Junior Regional Analyst to be based in Gauteng.
The Junior Regional Analyst will contribute current affairs and analysis to reports covering different aspects of regional integration, country analysis, sector analysis, and policy or government developments across SADC. Research by Junior Regional Analysts covers all SADC countries which includes: Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Core duties will include, but not limited to, contributing towards PESA Editorials and conducting political economy reviews across various sectors and different topics related to regional integration in SADC. PESA gives preference to candidates based in Gauteng.
Responsibilities:
- Monitoring and conducting research on at least two African countries
- Assessing existing institutional arrangements and progress toward achieving regional integration goals within SADC, and other African regions
- Producing ad hoc media briefings to assist with PESA’s Public Policy & Advocacy agenda
- Coordinating and participating in media engagements and public dialogues
- Representing PESA in discussions about SADC or African regional integration or related topics
- Coordinating and facilitating PESA special projects
Requirements:
- Two to three years’ experience within a development institution/ policy/ financial environment
- Basic knowledge or experience in economics, politics, international relations, development studies, history or development economics
- Basic knowledge and experience in research or keen interest in multilateral political institutions like SADC, AU, EAC, COMESA etc.
- Knowledge or experience on a diplomatic level will serve as an added advantage
- Tertiary qualification in economics, politics, international relations, development studies, history or development economics will serve as an added advantage
To apply, submit your application to [email protected]
0 USD Gauteng CF 3201 Abc road Full Time ,
40 hours per week Political Economy Southern Africa (PESA)Political Economy Southern Africa (PESA) is a political economy think tank focused on regional integration in the South African Development Community (SADC) region and Africa more broadly.
PESA seeks to appoint a Junior Regional Analyst to be based in Gauteng.
The Junior Regional Analyst will contribute current affairs and analysis to reports covering different aspects of regional integration, country analysis, sector analysis, and policy or government developments across SADC. Research by Junior Regional Analysts covers all SADC countries which includes: Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Core duties will include, but not limited to, contributing towards PESA Editorials and conducting political economy reviews across various sectors and different topics related to regional integration in SADC. PESA gives preference to candidates based in Gauteng.
Responsibilities:
- Monitoring and conducting research on at least two African countries
- Assessing existing institutional arrangements and progress toward achieving regional integration goals within SADC, and other African regions
- Producing ad hoc media briefings to assist with PESA's Public Policy & Advocacy agenda
- Coordinating and participating in media engagements and public dialogues
- Representing PESA in discussions about SADC or African regional integration or related topics
- Coordinating and facilitating PESA special projects
Requirements:
- Two to three years’ experience within a development institution/ policy/ financial environment
- Basic knowledge or experience in economics, politics, international relations, development studies, history or development economics
- Basic knowledge and experience in research or keen interest in multilateral political institutions like SADC, AU, EAC, COMESA etc.
- Knowledge or experience on a diplomatic level will serve as an added advantage
- Tertiary qualification in economics, politics, international relations, development studies, history or development economics will serve as an added advantage
To apply, submit your application to [email protected]
2017-09-30 
