EIU Analyst, Middle East & Africa

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The EIU MEA team is seeking to recruit an analyst to cover a number of countries, based in London. The successful candidate will be responsible for the production and quality of EIU products. Among the key tasks involved in the role, the analyst will produce economic and political forecasts for specific countries and write analysis on economic, political and policy developments in the region they cover.

Accountabilities

• Produce economic and political forecasts for selected countries 
• Produce in-depth analysis and short updates on key events as they happen, ensuring that agreed norms for frequency of coverage are maintained
• Ensure that the designated part of the regional product range is written to a high standard
• Identify accurate and informative sources on events affecting the forecast as they happen
• Interpret events within specific countries with a particular focus on whether and how they might impact upon EIU forecasts
• Play an active role in producing original country and regional content work that develops the EIU view on the region
• Support the sales teams to deliver projects as required
• Engage with our clients, providing briefings on the EIU's political and economic forecasts as required
• Be responsible for finding and commissioning suitable external contributors to provide additional analysis of political and economic events within the countries of responsibility

Manage external contributors: 

• Be responsible for finding and commissioning suitable external contributors to provide additional analysis of political and economic events within the countries of responsibility

Experience, skills and professional attributes

• Experience in a similar role
• Relevant degree in Economics or related subject. Ideally a Masters degree or equivalent
• Strong writing and editing skills in English, and an ability to write well under time pressure
• Knowledge of African politics and economics
• Experience in analysing and forecasting political and economic trends
• Relevant language skills would be an advantage

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What we offer

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