About the job
The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) is looking for an experienced Manager: Research & Advocacy.
This full-time position is based at Head Office in Windhoek and reports to the Chief Executive Officer. It is offered on a 5-year fixed-term contract, with renewal linked to performance.
Purpose of the Job
The Manager: Research & Advocacy is responsible for the Chamber’s research and advocacy function, including setting the research agenda, leading evidence-based advocacy on members’ priorities, convening public-private dialogue and the Chamber’s flagship summit, as well as positioning the NCCI as a credible economic leadership institution and trusted partner to Government under NDP6.
Key Functions (KPAs)
- Research agenda and business intelligence – defining and delivering the annual research agenda, including research reports, position papers, submissions and business-intelligence products.
- Policy advocacy – leading advocacy on ease of doing business, access to finance, tax reform, immigration and visa reform, and procurement transparency.
- Stakeholder representation – representing the NCCI with Government, regulators, Parliament and development partners, and consolidating member and sector input into a single “One Business Voice” position.
- Public-private dialogue – convening structured public-private dialogue and the Annual Business Policy Review Summit, and acting as technical secretariat to Board sub-committees.
- Publications and thought leadership – producing flagship publications and thought leadership, and positioning the NCCI as an authoritative voice in the media.
- People leadership and reporting – leading and developing the Senior Economist, the Analyst: Government & Legislative Affairs and the Officer: Trade & Investment Policy, with quarterly strategic insight and advocacy reports to the CEO and Board.
Education
Postgraduate qualification in Economics, Public Policy, Law, Development Studies or a related field.
Experience
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in economic research, policy analysis or advocacy, including at least 3 years in a leadership role. Experience leading public-private dialogue or working in a chamber or industry body will be highly advantageous.
Key Requirements
- Proven track record of producing high-quality research and influencing policy outcomes.
- Strong knowledge of the Namibian policy environment and NDP6.
- Excellent writing, speaking and stakeholder-engagement skills.
Additional Requirements
- Knowledge of trade policy, AfCFTA and SADC frameworks.
- Published research or recognised thought leadership will be an added advantage.
Application deadline: COB 17 November 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.