Job Description
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Role Summary
We’re looking for a curious, structured, and reliable early-career professional to join Prime Frontier Group as a Research Analyst. This role is responsible for supporting internal projects and strategic decision-making through structured research, data organization, and insight generation.
You’ll work across sectors including mining, energy, environment, procurement, and technology, helping teams access the knowledge and background information they need to deliver impactful, evidence-based projects. From internal briefings to policy summaries, this is a high-learning, high-contribution role for someone who enjoys reading, analyzing, and structuring knowledge.
This role is ideal for a research-oriented graduate or junior professional looking to work across business, strategy, and development projects in Africa.
Key Responsibilities
Research Collection & Structuring
- Conduct desk research using trusted sources (e.g. World Bank, IMF, Statista, industry reports)
- Organize and summarize findings by theme, geography, and sector
- Maintain proper referencing, source tracking, and file structure
Insight Summaries & Briefing Notes
- Draft internal research briefs and sector summaries
- Support proposal development with background data and contextual inputs
- Collaborate with other teams to integrate research into their documents
Knowledge Management
- Maintain an internal research repository (Microsoft, Airtable, or Notion)
- Track where insights are being used across teams or reports
- Update shared files, templates, and document libraries regularly
Cross-Team Collaboration
- Work with the Environmental Scientist on sustainability literature and ESG frameworks
- Collaborate with the Financial Analyst on market research and economic context
- Support Marketing or Strategy teams with thought-leadership content or citations
What We’re Looking For
Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in public policy, social sciences, economics, business, environmental studies, or a research-heavy discipline
- Experience with academic research or structured writing is a strong plus
Experience
- 0-3 years of experience in research, consulting support, data analysis, or academic roles
- Experience writing briefs, memos, or background summaries is preferred
Technical Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Strong online research skills (Google Scholar, policy portals, open datasets)
- Ability to organize files and data clearly for team use
- Familiarity with citation tracking and version control (manual or software-based)
Key Strengths
- Organized, detail-oriented, and reliable
- Excellent reading comprehension and synthesis ability
- Curious and adaptable across multiple sectors
- Able to work independently and deliver clean summaries
Work Setup & Benefits
- Work Flexibility
- 100% remote role – must have personal laptop and reliable internet
- Flexible schedule, with weekly coordination check-ins
- Compensation
- Training & Development
- Mentorship
- Hands-on learning across cross-sector projects and internal systems
- Track toward Senior Research Analyst or Knowledge Manager roles
- Exposure to technical, financial, and ESG-focused reports
- Strategic Exposure
- Work across multiple industries: energy, mining, procurement, and ESG
- Learn how research drives proposals, internal strategy, and client delivery
- Contribute to thought-leadership and internal knowledge products
How to Apply
To apply, send your CV + a short (100-150 word) note to:
careers@primefrontiergroup.com with the subject line: “Research Analyst Application – [Your Full Name]”
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early submissions encouraged.
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