Policy Analyst Africa Cooperation (m/w/d)

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DEADLINE: 20.09.2026

In the role of a Policy Analyst, you will contribute to the team’s work in international cooperation with partner countries and regions across the African continent, and to strengthen cooperation between Germany and Africa on sustainable transport and electric mobility. The team’s work currently centres on the capacity building and the acceleration of the electrification of vehicle fleets in African countries, but the position is designed to grow with the team’s portfolio and may extend to further projects and country engagements over time.
Within an initial two-year phase, implemented together with partners, African and international consortium partners, the team builds capacity among African think tanks and partner institutions, advises policy makers, and coordinates international dialogue formats on cooperation with Africa. As a Policy Analyst, you will provide research, writing and organisational support across these and future activities of the team.

Scope of tasks:

• Support the team in implementing capacity-building programmes for African partners on policy areas relating to sustainable transport and e-mobility, including coordination with external consultants where relevant,
• Conduct research and contribute to drafting reports, briefings and other knowledge products that communicate project insights and findings to policymakers, think tanks an