Job title: Analyst at KICK&CO, Lagos, Nigeria
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Job description: Job DescriptionAre you passionate about unpacking Africa’s economic realities and producing sharp, data-backed insights that influence policy, investment, and strategic direction across the continent?We are hiring Analysts to join our high-impact Research and Advisory Department, a core engine driving the growth and development of our companies and our flagship project, the Africa Business Convention.As an Analyst, you’ll lead research and editorial work within 1-2 specialized streams across the African continent, collaborating with a dynamic team to shape the narrative and understanding of Africa’s transformation.About the DepartmentThe Research and Advisory Department is divided into six interrelated thematic streams:
- Agriculture & Food Security (AFS): Food systems, crop finance, productivity, harvest losses, commodity exchanges, and value chains.
- Banking, Investments & Capital (BIC): Central banking, investment trends, digital banking, and private equity flows in Africa.
- Power, Infrastructure & Energy (PIE): Power distribution, energy transition, oil & gas, road infrastructure, and urban policies.
- Fintech, Innovation & Technology (FIT): Cybersecurity, digital innovation, fintech growth, automation, AI, and sustainable tech.
- Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG): Sustainability, social impact, corporate governance, and community resilience.
- Editorial Oversight: Integrating research, data, and commentary into actionable insights across business and policy circles.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver timely, accurate insights and research across assigned streams for ThinkBusiness Africa and the Africa Business Convention.
- Write stories, features, and analysis using verified data, industry reports, and policy briefs.
- Monitor developments, emerging trends, and notable personalities within your assigned stream.
- Ensure proper content publishing, media selection (photos/videos), and article structuring.
- Collaborate with the editorial team to maintain high-quality output that aligns with TBA’s tone and standards.
Reporting Structure
- You’ll report directly to the Head of Research & Advisory Department.
- You’ll cover 1-2 streams and operate in a hybrid model (onsite and offsite).
Who You Are
- A researcher, analyst, journalist, or policy enthusiast with a strong grasp of one or more of the above streams.
- Adept at transforming data and policy into compelling narratives.
- Curious, analytical, detail-oriented, and passionate about Africa’s growth story.
- Skilled in storytelling, content structuring, and editorial writing.
Job Type: Full-timePay: From ₦200,000.00 per monthApplication Question(s):
- Describe a time you had to research and explain a complex issue (economic, policy, or technical) to a broad audience. What was your approach and tools used?
- Which of the research streams (AFS, BIC, PIE, FIT, ESG) are you most passionate about, and why?
- Share a link or upload a short sample (article, blog post, or paper) that demonstrates your research or analytical writing skills.
Experience:
- researching: 1 year (Preferred)
Expected salary:
Location: Lagos, Lagos State
Job date: Sat, 09 Aug 2025 22:54:48 GMT