Security Political Analyst

The analyst will report dually to the Head of Office in Tanzania for direct management, and to the Head of Information Department in Nairobi for reporting work. The analyst will be fully integrated into the department’s functions and procedures, responsible for the production of reports, alerts, and briefings. Duties will include:

• Flash security incident alerting and backlogging via Salama Fikira BREATHE
• Research through open sources online and in written media on political and security matters in Tanzania.
• Report writing on weekly and monthly basis, and following security incidents and political developments of concern to clients.

Duration: Full time pending successful completion of three month trial period.

Requirements

Mandatory

• Degree in political science, security studies, international relations, journalism, or in other relevant field.
• Experience in analysis of security and political situation in Tanzania.
• Impeccable attention to detail in report writing, with an eye for formatting, grammar and spelling errors.
• Fluent in Swahili and English.
• Legally entitled to work in Tanzania.

Desirable

• Demonstrable interest in the security situation both on and offshore East Africa.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Experience in data collection and entry.
• Comfortable with geo-spatial analysis.

Full details can be downloaded here SF Analyst Dar es Salaam in Tanzania

Internship

The Intern will report to both Junior & Senior Analysts within the SF Information Team. The Intern will be fully integrated into the department’s functions and procedures, assisting with the production of reports. Duties will include:

• Flash security incident alerting via Salama Fikira BREATHE
• Research through open sources
• Data handling and sorting of information by priority in order to support Junior and Senior Analysts

Duration: 3 months

Location: Salama Fikira HQ, Nairobi, Kenya

Remuneration: The intern will be remunerated to cover living costs and transport. International interns will be provided with a return flight from country of origin and secure accommodation.

Requirements

Mandatory

• Educated to degree level or currently completing a degree
• Computer literate – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Impeccable attention to detail, with an eye for formatting, grammar and spelling errors

Desirable

• Fluency in French
• Demonstrable interest in the security situation both on and offshore East Africa
• Background in conflict studies, history, international relations, political science, journalism, or similar
• Existing knowledge of shipping and maritime operations
• Understanding of information collection techniques and data mining software
• Already legally entitled to work in Kenya

Full details can be downloaded here Internship, Research & Information Dept. Nairobi, Kenya