The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, Sierra Leone project is seeking to hire an Analyst, who will be responsible for conducting research on selected topics as required by TBI’s Country Director, Advisors and Senior Government counterparts, undertaking projects/studies and supporting TBI’s internal efforts in boosting the delivery of the President’s Big Five Game Changers. The candidate must be a curious problem-solver, open to working and growing in complex environments.

The ideal candidate is a driven, hands-on individual, passionate about politics and the ability to create change with the Government of Sierra Leone. The Analyst will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone, and will report to the Country Director.

• Assist in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data relevant to the projects and initiatives.
• Prepare data visualizations, charts, and reports to support decision-making processes.
• Help identify trends and patterns in data to inform policy recommendations.
• Conduct research on specific topics or issues as assigned by Advisors or Associates and compile research findings into reports, summaries, and presentations.
•  Stay up-to-date with relevant literature and policy developments in relevant fields and contribute to policy analysis by reviewing documents, regulations, and legislation.
•  Provide administrative support, including scheduling meetings, maintaining files, and managing correspondence.
•  Assist in evaluating the impact of policies and recommending improvements.
• Participate in training and development opportunities to enhance analytical and research skills.

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., public administration, political science, economics, data science, Mathematics etc.).
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, data visualization tools).
• Excellent written, presentation and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to changing priorities.
• Exceptional analytical, research, problem-solving, and data gathering skills.
• Ability to work with limited supervision on multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with people at all levels, with an emphasis on high- performance, results and accountability.
• Proven willingness to learn, and ability to be a real team player.

• Above all, we are looking for individuals with high levels of enthusiasm, resilience, a can-do attitude, able to consistently achieve results in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in English is required.