Role Type
Voluntary
Seniority Target
Student or early-career (0–2 years)
Reports To
Policy Manager / Policy Director
Branch
LPI — Policy Insights
Location
Remote — open internationally
Commitment
~6–10 hrs/week
ABOUT THE ROLE
Lucerno Policy Insights (LPI) sits at the intellectual core of the organisation. As a Policy Analyst, you will produce original policy analysis on domestic and international topics, contribute to LPI\\\\\\\'s publication programme, and help position Lucerno as a credible voice in the policy research space. This role is best suited to students or graduates with a serious interest in public policy, international affairs, or regulatory analysis who want to build a published record before entering the sector professionally.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Research and author policy analysis papers, briefing notes, and commentary pieces
• Contribute to LPI\\\\\\\'s publication schedule, meeting agreed editorial deadlines
• Assist in peer-reviewing and fact-checking fellow analysts\\\\\\\' work
• Monitor policy developments, government publications, and legislative changes relevant to LPI focus areas
• Support the Policy Manager and Policy Director in developing LPI\\\\\\\'s research agenda
• Engage professionally with Lucerno\\\\\\\'s external platforms and represent LPI in public-facing materials
ABOUT YOU
• Studying or recently graduated in politics, international relations, public policy, law, or a related discipline
• Strong analytical writing skills. You can synthesise complex information into clear, structured argument
• Familiarity with policy research methodology and the ability to cite primary sources correctly
• Intellectually rigorous with a commitment to evidence-based reasoning
• Reliable, organised, and comfortable with asynchronous remote work
DESIRABLE (NOT REQUIRED)
• Prior published work in student journalism, policy blogs, or think tank research
• Language skills relevant to LPI\\\\\\\'s European expansion focus (French, German, Polish, or Dutch)
• Interest in a specific policy domain, such as technology regulation, energy, trade, or social policy particularly relevant to contemporary global politics
• Experience with freedom of information requests, parliamentary data, or regulatory databases
WHAT YOU GAIN
• Equity participation in Lucerno Advisory Group
• Bylined policy publications under the LPI brand
• Mentorship from the Policy Director and senior policy professionals
• A substantive publication record for civil service, NGO, or graduate programme applications
• Exposure to Lucerno\\\\\\\'s growing consultancy practice and client work
To apply, connect with us on LinkedIn or email lucernoadvisorygroup@gmail.com with the role title in the subj
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Research and author policy analysis papers, briefing notes, and commentary pieces
• Contribute to LPI\\\\\\\'s publication schedule, meeting agreed editorial deadlines
• Assist in peer-reviewing and fact-checking fellow analysts\\\\\\\' work
• Monitor policy developments, government publications, and legislative changes relevant to LPI focus areas
• Support the Policy Manager and Policy Director in developing LPI\\\\\\\'s research agenda
• Engage professionally with Lucerno\\\\\\\'s external platforms and represent LPI in public-facing materials