Freelance Policy, Research & Advocacy Specialist

Mind Friend; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading policy advisory organization is seeking a Freelance Policy, Research & Advocacy Specialist to support project initiatives. This fully remote role requires strong policy understanding, proven research capability, and exceptional writing skills. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree, demonstrate professional reliability, and be comfortable managing multiple assignments independently. Opportunities for long-term collaboration based on performance are available.

Benefits

Freelancers engaged per project or per hour

Travel costs fully covered when pre-approved

Opportunities for long-term collaboration

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience with Bachelor's or minimum 2 years with Bachelor's + Master's.
• Degrees in Public Policy, Political Science, International Relations, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive research and literature reviews.
• Gather and analyze qualitative and quantitative datasets.
• Monitor legislative and political developments.
• Produce policy briefs and reports.
• Prepare materials for leadership engagements.
• Contribute to advocacy strategies.
• Support communication outputs.
• Participate in international meetings and research.

Skills

Strong policy understanding

Proven research capability

Exceptional writing

Analytical strength

Professional reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Freelance Policy, Research & Advocacy Specialist

MF PRO is seeking experienced freelance professionals to support high-impact policy, research, and advocacy projects. This role is ideal for individuals who excel in transforming complex issues into clear, actionable insights and who are comfortable working independently on strategic assignments.

Contract Type: Freelance (Project-Based / Hourly)

Location: Fully Remote (with optional international travel)

Industry: Think Tank / Policy Advisory / Research / Advocacy

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree + minimum 4 years of relevant experience, or
• Bachelor's + Master's degree + minimum 2 years of relevant experience

Degrees may include (but are not limited to): Public Policy, Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Law, Behavioural Science, Social Policy, Development Studies, or related fields.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive research, analysis and literature reviews across priority policy areas.
• Gather, clean and analyse qualitative and quantitative datasets.
• Monitor legislative, political and regulatory developments internationally to inform organisational strategy.
• Produce high-quality policy briefs, white papers, reports and consultation responses.
• Prepare briefing materials and presentations for senior leadership and external engagements.
• Contribute to advocacy strategies aimed at influencing policymakers and institutional stakeholders.
• Support communication outputs, including website content, newsletters and policy commentary.
• Participate in international meetings, conferences or field research when required (all travel fully covered when pre‑approved).

What We Are Looking For:

• Strong policy understanding: Ability to interpret complex legislative and governance frameworks quickly.
• Proven research capability: Skilled in both qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Exceptional writing: Ability to produce concise, persuasive and well‑structured policy documents.
• Analytical strength: Capable of assessing policy options, impact pathways and feasibility.
• Professional reliability: Organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple assignments independently.

Benefits:

• Freelancers engaged per project or per hour, depending on assignment scope.
• Travel costs (if applicable) fully covered once agreed in advance.
• Opportunities for long‑term collaboration available based on performance and project demand.

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Consulting

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting