Policy Analyst Grade 7 – Directorate: Planning and Business Development, Division: Agricultural, Land Policy Planning and Statistics, Subdivision: Agricultural Policy Planning

Job Description

Job Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate the development of agricultural policies and strategies as well as review existing agricultural policies and strategies.

Employer: DIRECTORATE: PLANNING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, DIVISION: AGRICULTURAL, LAND POLICY PLANNING AND STATISTICS, SUBDIVISION: AGRICULTURAL POLICY PLANNING

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Windhoek, Namibia

Category: Government

Salary: N$305,684 – N$365,322

Closing Date: 2026-11-06

Key Responsibilities

• Applying technical knowledge in evaluating existing policies.
• Coordinate drafting of new policies and amendments to existing policies and submitting proposals for review.
• Ensuring that policies are aligned with national, regional and international development agendas.
• Consulting with internal and external stakeholders on policies and strategies to ensure inclusion and cohesion.
• Conduct research to inform policies and strategies.
• Identifying benefits, shortcomings, and omissions in existing policy frameworks.
• Ensuring that agricultural policies and strategies meet legal instrument requirements.
• Reporting on findings and proposing new policies and amendments to existing policies.
• Coordinate editing and finalization of new policies and strategies or amendments as required.

Requirements

An appropriate Bachelor Degree on NQF Level 7 in Agricultural Economics or Economics or Public Policy Analysis plus three (3) years appropriate experience in Policy Analysis, or Development and Review or Development Planning or Policy research and stakeholder engagement. The candidate should have knowledge in policy development and policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, computer skills (Microsoft excel, word, power point, and outlook), report writing skill, research, analytical and good interpersonal skills and should be able to work independently as well as in a team. A valid driver’s license (Code B) is an added advantage.

Salary

N$305,684 – N$365,322

How to Apply

Phone: 061 296 5120

REF Code: PSM CIRCULAR NO. H OF 2026 | Vacancy Circular No: PSM CIRCULAR NO. H OF 2026