Country: Senegal
Closing date: 23 Nov 2018
The Opportunity
The Regional Strategic Analyst is a member of the Save the Children team dedicated to the West and Central Africa region, and is based in the Dakar regional office. The primary purpose of this function is to meet the needs of regional and national offices for context analysis and analytical support. The Regional Strategic Analyst is also part of Save the Children's CAFU (Context Analysis and Foresight Unit), coordinated by the Stockholm-based Chief Analyst.
The Regional Strategic Analyst delivers quality context and foresight analyzes, in a timely manner and adapted to the specific needs of the organization, in order to better inform the internal processes of strategic decision-making at the national, regional levels and overall. These analyzes reinforce Save the Children's response capacity in West and Central African countries.
In order to be successful you will have:
- Master's degree in a relevant academic field (political science, social sciences, international humanitarian law, etc.)
- Mastery of methods of analysis and prospective (approaches and tools)
- Excellent written and oral communication, and excellent presentation skills
- Excellent networking skills
- Critical mind
- Sense of diplomacy
- Good understanding of English and French
- Curiosity to learn, and willingness to make a difference in complex environments
- Publications on humanitarian and development issues
- Previous experience in humanitarian contexts in West and Central Africa
- Competence in quantitative analysis (statistics) appreciated
National Contract - Local Terms and Conditions
Contract Length : 1 year
Localisation: Dakar, Senegal
The Organization
Save the Children employs approximately 25,000 people across the globe and works on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children learn from a quality basic education,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers
We need to keep children safe, so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Applicants are advised that Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported as contrary to the values and practices of our organization.
How to apply:
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