Freelance Policy, Research & Advocacy Specialist

Freelance Policy, Research & Advocacy Specialist

5 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants

This range is provided by Mind Friend. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Contract Type: Freelance (Project-Based / Hourly)

Location: Fully Remote (with optional international travel)

Industry: Think Tank / Policy Advisory / Research / Advocacy

• Bachelor’s degree + minimum 4 years of relevant experience, or
• Bachelor’s + Master’s degree + minimum 2 years of relevant experience

Degrees may include (but are not limited to):
Public Policy, Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Law, Behavioural Science, Social Policy, Development Studies, or related fields.

• Conduct comprehensive research, analysis, and literature reviews across priority policy areas.
• Gather, clean, and analyse qualitative and quantitative datasets.
• Monitor legislative, political, and regulatory developments internationally to inform organisational strategy.

• Produce high-quality policy briefs, white papers, reports, and consultation responses.
• Prepare briefing materials and presentations for senior leadership and external engagements.

• Contribute to advocacy strategies aimed at influencing policymakers and institutional stakeholders.
• Support communication outputs, including website content, newsletters, and policy commentary.
• Participate in international meetings, conferences, or field research when required (all travel fully covered when pre‑approved).

• Strong policy understanding:
  Ability to interpret complex legislative and governance frameworks quickly.
• Proven research capability:
  Skilled in both qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Exceptional writing:
  Ability to produce concise, persuasive, and well‑structured policy documents.
• Analytical strength:
  Capable of assessing policy options, impact pathways, and feasibility.
• Professional reliability:
  Organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple assignments independently.

• Freelancers will be engaged per project or per hour, depending on assignment scope.
• Travel costs (if applicable) will be fully covered once agreed in advance.
• Opportunities for long‑term collaboration available based on performance and project demand.

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