Freelance Policy, Research & Advocacy SpecialistMind Friend • California City, CA, US

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Freelance Policy, Research & Advocacy Specialist

Mind Friend • California City, CA, US

4 days ago

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Full-time

Remote

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Job description

Description

https : / / www.linkedin.com / company / mindfriend-pro

https : / / mindfriendpro.com /

Contract Type : Freelance (Project-Based / Hourly)

Location : Fully Remote (with optional international travel)

Industry : Think Tank / Policy Advisory / Research / Advocacy

Overview

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.

Freelancers will be commissioned on a per-project or hourly basis. Each assignment will be offered in advance, and you may choose to accept or decline depending on your availability. For any travel required and approved beforehand, all related costs will be covered in full .

This opportunity forms part of a growing network of external experts working with governments, international organisations, and private-sector partners.

Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria :

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

Policy Research & Analysis

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.

Policy Writing & Development

Produce high-quality policy briefs, white papers, reports, and consultation responses.

Prepare briefing materials and presentations for senior leadership and external engagements.

Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement

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

Compensation & Structure

Freelancers will be engaged per project or per hour , depending on assignment scope.

Travel costs (if applicable) will be fully covered once agreed in advance.

Opportunities for long-term collaboration available based on performance and project demand.

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