AKE , Intelligence Analyst, sub-Saharan Africa

AKE is seeking a specialist in the political, economic and security issues in sub-Saharan Africa. The successful applicant will produce high-quality intelligence from a number of open and closed sources to assist a range of public- and private-sector clients with interests on the continent. Duties include:

• Provision of subscription-based analytical intelligence, including daily briefings and country profiles. Political risk consulting and report writing for the insurance industry.
• Regular verbal briefings to clients,  the media and other AKE staff.
• Internal company reports and briefings.
• Liaison, administration and management assignments as the company  sees fit.

Requirements
The successful applicant should:

• Be educated to post-graduate level in a relevant discipline – international relations, politics, security studies, business studies, area studies. Candidates who have lived and worked in the region should stress this in their application.
• Be able to produce first-class analysis of political, economic and security trends.
• Have a good appreciation of the business environment and investment climate in sub-Saharan Africa. It would also be advantageous to have some prior experience in relevant sectors (insurance, NGOs, oil and gas, mining, media).
• Have a familiarity with a broad range of regional publications and both open and closed sources. Regional contacts would be advantageous.
• Be confident, easy going, and willing to engage in presentations and public speaking from day one; be adept at meeting, conversing and engaging with a wide variety of people, including former armed forces personnel, academics, the media, and private sector clients in the financial and insurance industries.
• Have a good command of IT skills, particularly the use of word processing and internet applications.
• Be fluent in written and spoken English; advanced knowledge of relevant regional languages and dialects will be an advantage. Knowledge of French would be highly valued in this position.
• Be capable of exercising discretion and maintaining confidentiality.

This role is a full-time position based in London, although it may involve temporary work or even relocation to Lagos, Nigeria.

If you believe you have the required skills and drive to work with AKE Intelligence please forward your CV and a cover letter detailing your interest in the role and stating your current salary to intel@akegroup.com.

We will be looking to fill the role soon and will be interviewing candidates immediately, so we encourage anyone interested to apply as soon as possible.

Job Experience

1 to 3 years

Job Location

United Kingdom

Expiration Date

15 Dec 2012