BURN is the world’s largest vertically integrated modern cookstove company, providing world-class R&D, manufacturing, and carbon offset projects from our HQ in Kenya and across 10 countries in Africa.
BURN is working to create a world where cooking positively impacts all life on Earth, by producing the world’s most efficient biomass, liquid fuel, and electric cookstoves.
Since 2013, BURN has sold over 3.6 million stoves in Africa. These stoves have helped 20+ million beneficiaries save over $590 million in fuel expenditures and 8.1 million tons of wood while reducing indoor air pollution by 65%. Our team of 2500+ people – 51% of whom are women – is on track to produce and sell over 150,000 stoves per month in 2022 at our solar-powered facility in Kenya.
Title: Policy Analyst
We are pleased to announce the following vacancy within the Commercial Team. In keeping with our growing business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Head of Carbon Strategy, the individual will be responsible for supporting the development of our business. This role will research policy developments in our current and expansion markets, and support lobbying efforts with governments.
We are looking for someone interested in working in a dynamic, challenging environment, for a company that recognizes and rewards creativity and initiative.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake detailed policy research in areas of strategic interest – including the voluntary and compliance carbon markets, and tax regulations.
- Select, summarize, and present key policy developments to management.
- Maintain a database of global policy developments/.
- Prepare presentation materials to showcase BURN to government ministers.
- Draft letters, and prepare application forms for government programs.
- Support the Head of Government Relations on visits to governments across Africa (mix of in-person and remote)
- Liaise with government staff to schedule meetings with ministers.
- Respond to consultations on behalf of BURN.
- Produce regular and ad-hoc research reports.
- Work closely with other departments (e.g., carbon, legal) to ensure all teams have accurate information on relevant policy and legislation.
- Complete all reporting activities accurately and on time.
Key Qualifications
- Master’s or bachelor’s degree – ideally in public policy, politics, law, or similar
- Ideally at least 2 years of experience in a relevant role
- Demonstrated ability to digest large volumes of information, select the key points, grasp the “so what,” and present it clearly to management.
- Ability to read, understand and summarise legal documents.
- Excellent research and analysis skills
- Knowledge of the carbon markets and environmental policy.
- Knowledge of tax and trading regulations.
How To Apply
Candidates who meet the necessary career qualifications and experience can apply for the role by filling in the required information and uploading an English-language pdf version of their CV or Resume.
BURN is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to creating the best workplace in the world. Qualified Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. BURN does NOT charge applicants or candidates any form of fees at any stage of the entire recruitment or onboarding process.
