Colombia Policy Researcher & Coordinator (Consultant)

About the role

The Refugee Investment Network seeks a Colombia‑based consultant to lead research on economic and financial inclusion barriers faced by displaced people. The role blends policy analysis, stakeholder coordination and bilingual communication to inform both investors and policymakers.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design, analysis and writing of a policy paper on barriers to economic and financial inclusion for displaced people in Colombia, delivering clear, actionable recommendations.
• Review existing economic, financial and migration policies, pinpointing gaps between formal commitments and implementation.
• Conduct interviews with displaced entrepreneurs and other stakeholders, ensuring responsible handling of information.
• Coordinate meetings, outreach and follow‑up for the Refugee Lens Investing Community of Practice in Colombia.
• Present findings in both Spanish and English to technical and non‑technical audiences.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in economics, public policy, development studies, migration studies or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in economic or financial policy and migrant or refugee policy, preferably within Colombia.
• Proven track record of leading research and producing substantive policy papers or reports.
• Excellent spoken and written Spanish and English.
• Experience interviewing stakeholders and convening participants across government, private sector and civil society.
• Sound judgement regarding informed consent, confidentiality and responsible use of data from displaced persons.