Public Policy Analyst
Researches social problems, budgets, laws and programmes to advise decision-makers.
Public Service
What this career involves
Policy analysts work in government, think tanks, NGOs, foundations, county governments and advocacy organisations. They translate evidence into better decisions.
Good fit if you are…
- Interested in society
- Analytical
- Strong writer
- Ethical
Three stages from here to your first role
A real sequence: what to focus on in school, the training routes that lead in, and the roles where people actually start.
Stage 1 · In school
Helpful subjects
- History
- Geography
- Business Studies
- Mathematics
- Languages
Stage 2 · Training
Study pathways
- Economics
- Public policy
- Political science
- Development studies
- Statistics
Stage 3 · First roles
Entry roles
- Research assistant
- Programme assistant
- M&E assistant
- Policy intern
What the work actually asks of you
The skills you build, how the Kenyan market for this looks, and whether it can be run as your own venture.
Skills to build
- Research
- Writing
- Data interpretation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Presentation
Kenya outlook
Relevant in counties, civil society, donor programmes, media and governance initiatives.
Entrepreneurship angle
Research briefs, civic education, programme evaluation and issue-based advisory.
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Could you be a public policy analyst?
Take the free assessment to see how your interests and strengths line up with this career. It takes about ten minutes.