Hiring Organization: Relief International
Job Location: Middle East - Lebanon or Jordan
Reporting to: Regional Security Analyst
* This role is classified as requiring advanced pre-employment checks
Position Summary
RI is seeking a regional analyst to support Regional Security Analyst in the development and production of analysis designed to inform operational planning related to humanitarian access and security.
The core function of this position is to conduct daily news updates, update trend trackers and co-lead on thematic and specialized reports. The focus of this role will be on regional political and security developments in addition to information relevant to humanitarian actors. The analysis produced will use a number of methodologies and manage specialist resources to ensure key threat trends that may impact RI staff or programs are identified, assessed, and communicate this analysis in an effective and functional manner to all stakeholders. This position is based in Amman Jordan or Beirut Lebanon. Ability to travel to the region is necessary.
Key Responsibilities and Duties.
Job Location: Middle East - Lebanon or Jordan
Reporting to: Regional Security Analyst
* This role is classified as requiring advanced pre-employment checks
Position Summary
RI is seeking a regional analyst to support Regional Security Analyst in the development and production of analysis designed to inform operational planning related to humanitarian access and security.
The core function of this position is to conduct daily news updates, update trend trackers and co-lead on thematic and specialized reports. The focus of this role will be on regional political and security developments in addition to information relevant to humanitarian actors. The analysis produced will use a number of methodologies and manage specialist resources to ensure key threat trends that may impact RI staff or programs are identified, assessed, and communicate this analysis in an effective and functional manner to all stakeholders. This position is based in Amman Jordan or Beirut Lebanon. Ability to travel to the region is necessary.
Key Responsibilities and Duties.
Constantly monitor available sources to collect, compile and report information including incidents and trends pertinent to humanitarian access and security in the RI operational countries.
Prepare and disseminate regular reporting and updates to the Regional Security Analyst.
Provide timely thematic and/or area-based access analysis based on operational needs of the organization.
Support the security team in analyzing the latest developments in RI and how these are likely to impact programme implementation operations.
Maintain a high level of preparedness vis-a-vis predicted contextual fluctuations operationally.
Draft analysis, correspondence, planning documents, after-action reviews, and other professional white papers and articles as required.
Understand, monitor, and remain current on geo-political developments impacting humanitarian crises globally, with a primary focus on the Middle East region.
As required provide professional presentations, briefings and training to RI Humanitarian teams, including senior leaders.
Advise and report.
Other related tasks that may from time to time.
Safeguarding and conduct
Prepare and disseminate regular reporting and updates to the Regional Security Analyst.
Provide timely thematic and/or area-based access analysis based on operational needs of the organization.
Support the security team in analyzing the latest developments in RI and how these are likely to impact programme implementation operations.
Maintain a high level of preparedness vis-a-vis predicted contextual fluctuations operationally.
Draft analysis, correspondence, planning documents, after-action reviews, and other professional white papers and articles as required.
Understand, monitor, and remain current on geo-political developments impacting humanitarian crises globally, with a primary focus on the Middle East region.
As required provide professional presentations, briefings and training to RI Humanitarian teams, including senior leaders.
Advise and report.
Other related tasks that may from time to time.
Safeguarding and conduct
Uphold and promote RI’s commitment to ensuring the safeguarding and safety of the vulnerable communities we serve.
Consistent with RI’s safeguarding and protection policies, contribute to ensuring that all those who come into contact with Relief International staff and the communities we serve can be trusted to work safely with them
Support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents sexual exploitation and abuse and promotes the implementation of the Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies.
Work collaboratively with the Global Safeguarding Manager to advocate for the inclusion of safeguarding activities and resources within program
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of donor requirements of safeguarding standards and protection from exploitation and abuse.
Other duties as required for this role.
Role requirements.
Experience and skills required for the role.
Consistent with RI’s safeguarding and protection policies, contribute to ensuring that all those who come into contact with Relief International staff and the communities we serve can be trusted to work safely with them
Support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents sexual exploitation and abuse and promotes the implementation of the Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies.
Work collaboratively with the Global Safeguarding Manager to advocate for the inclusion of safeguarding activities and resources within program
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of donor requirements of safeguarding standards and protection from exploitation and abuse.
Other duties as required for this role.
Role requirements.
Experience and skills required for the role.
Experience in a research or analysis role within the humanitarian or development sector.
Experience of humanitarian assessment and analysis, including social and economic landscape, conflict drivers within conflict and post conflict environments.
Experience with GIS mapping (or similar).
Demonstrated ability to establish networks of contacts for the identification of analytical topics and collection of relevant data (including geospatial data).
A strong multi-source analytical capability; and a solid capacity to engage different stakeholders across the humanitarian and security sectors.
Ability to develop and deliver written and visual products on a timely basis, often on short notice, and to shift areas of focus quickly.
Strong writing and demonstrated capability to produce high quality analysis.
Must be able to read, write, and speak Arabic and English language fluently.
Master’s Degree or equivalent in a field related to Political Sciences, Security Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, or Economics.
Strong leadership and communication (interpersonal, verbal and written) skills.
Excellent computer skills with solid knowledge of MS Office.
Experience in a multi-cultural environment.
Regional experience in Middle East is preferred.
Experience with data analysis is preferred.
RI Values.
Guided by the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence, as well as “Do No Harm,” Relief International Values:
We value:Integrity
Adaptability
Collaboration
Inclusivity
Sustainability
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Due to limited resources, only short-listed candidates will be contacted
Experience of humanitarian assessment and analysis, including social and economic landscape, conflict drivers within conflict and post conflict environments.
Experience with GIS mapping (or similar).
Demonstrated ability to establish networks of contacts for the identification of analytical topics and collection of relevant data (including geospatial data).
A strong multi-source analytical capability; and a solid capacity to engage different stakeholders across the humanitarian and security sectors.
Ability to develop and deliver written and visual products on a timely basis, often on short notice, and to shift areas of focus quickly.
Strong writing and demonstrated capability to produce high quality analysis.
Must be able to read, write, and speak Arabic and English language fluently.
Master’s Degree or equivalent in a field related to Political Sciences, Security Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, or Economics.
Strong leadership and communication (interpersonal, verbal and written) skills.
Excellent computer skills with solid knowledge of MS Office.
Experience in a multi-cultural environment.
Regional experience in Middle East is preferred.
Experience with data analysis is preferred.
RI Values.
Guided by the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence, as well as “Do No Harm,” Relief International Values:
We value:Integrity
Adaptability
Collaboration
Inclusivity
Sustainability
Apply
Due to limited resources, only short-listed candidates will be contacted