Associate - Strategy & Market Analysis at Koko Networks

This role will report into the Group Head of Public Affairs and the holder will provide KOKO Networks with professional analytical, policy review and guidance on new markets where KOKO fuel can solve the dirty cooking fuels menace, with
a specific emphasis on the Governments.

Job Responsibility

• To build a new Country scorecard for prioritization of target expansion countries building off the investment, policy, and regulatory environment
• To provide a detailed analysis and mapping of the National Government, Legislature, Executive and regional Governments, and other key stakeholders across selected countries
• To identify critical stakeholders in Governments and other non-government entities, influential persons and entities, their role and outline engagement strategy
• To gather, analyze and review relevant political, legislative, and public policy information, with advice about what resulting lobbying action is needed
• To work closely with the Country Expansion team and ensure alignment and uniformity on priorities, data, and other inputs
• Structure, plan, and project manage key initiatives by prioritized countries by developing proposals, pitch decks, project plans, budgets, and success measures
• To collate data and information from various reputable entities that will enhance our case/presentations with various stakeholders
• To prepare data and any other output to be shared in reports to Government and/or regulatory agencies to update on various statistics around Clean and Renewable Cooking fuel and on Climate Change
• Deliver high-quality strategy reports, policy & data analyses, project management documents and slide presentations

Job Requirements

• University degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• 3+ years of experience at a top-tier consulting firm, investment bank, or equivalent
• Advanced proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets and PowerPoint/Google Slides
• Expertise with data analysis
• Familiarity with Objectives & Key Results (OKRs) and similar planning frameworks
• Demonstrated aptitude for project management, including ability to balance priorities, clarify stakeholder requirements, lead cross-functional efforts, pay keen attention to detail, and generally keep deliverables on schedule
• Excellent skills in project management and business case development
• Proactive, confident, energetic with the ability to work under pressure, to meet tight schedules/deadlines and monitor/follow up on all actions taken
• A highly motivated person with a positive attitude towards work
• Innovative, creative, results oriented with excellent analytical skills
• A proven team player with excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills