Research and Policy Associate

The Entry-Level Policy Research Assistant plays a vital role in supporting SLCCIA's mission to advance evidence-based policy advocacy and foster public-private dialogue. This position focuses on facilitating structured research, data collection, and drafting activities to drive priority business environment reforms. The successful candidate will work under supervision to gather critical insights, organize policy evidence, and assist in the preparation of key documents that shape the organization's quarterly position papers and stakeholder engagements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct foundational desk research and assist in basic quantitative or qualitative data collection regarding private-sector, trade, and investment issues.

• Support the drafting and production of quarterly policy position papers by organizing evidence, references, and supporting data for verification.

• Collect input from members and sectors through surveys, interviews, and committee consultations to identify and synthesize recurring business challenges.

• Prepare background notes, briefing materials, and initial drafts of policy submissions or talking points for senior review.

• Maintain an organized policy evidence library, source records, and a calendar tracking legislative processes and submission deadlines.

• Assist in preparing materials for public-private dialogue meetings, including participant lists, issue briefs, and meeting action points.

• Help manage a tracker for public-private dialogue issues to monitor commitments, responsible parties, and government responses.

• Support the dissemination and filing of approved policy outputs and prepare concise updates on research progress and advocacy actions.

Requirements

• 0 to 2 years of experience in research, policy analysis, or a related field.

• Strong research and analytical writing skills with the ability to synthesize complex information.

• Proficiency in basic quantitative analysis and data gathering techniques.

• Excellent note-taking abilities and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.

• Competence in evidence and source management, along with effective stakeholder consultation.

• High level of organization and attention to detail.