Regional Humanitarian Analyst (East Africa)

Job description

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.



Contract length: 12 months


The role The Analyst will be a master of intelligence in the area of geopolitics. As a member of the operations team they will research and produce reports on geopolitical, humanitarian and development issues, and analysing long and short-term challenges for SCI Humanitarian Response in East and Southern Africa region. The Analyst will also prepare compelling briefs and written analyses on command.

Qualifications and experience

• Master's degree in international relations, political science, journalism, sociology or equivalent through experience.
• Experience in political analysis and conflict prevention.
• Three to five years professional experience in government, academia, international organisations, NGOs or journalism.
• Excellent writing, editing and analytical skills and ability to formulate well-targeted policy recommendations.
• Written and spoken fluency in English and French, proficiency in Arab and a fourth language is an asset.
• Good knowledge of international humanitarian systems, institutions and donors.
• Ability to work in a matrix management environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including good public presentation skills, and a very strong capacity for effective teamwork.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and often demanding environment.
• Commitment to Save the Children values.
• Models humanitarian best practices, and the leadership behaviours outlined in Save the Children's key humanitarian guidance document
• Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours in the event of major emergencies including travelling at short notice and for extended periods of time.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.