Intelligence Analyst I

About Crisis24

Crisis24, a GardaWorld company, is widely regarded as the leading integrated risk management, crisis response, consulting, and global protective solutions firm, serving the world's most influential people, disruptive brands, and prominent organizations. Championed by our advanced Global Operation Centers and our skilled team of intelligence analysts, we offer highly specialized services, security and consulting, with the technology and AI to power it all across the globe.

At Crisis24, we go beyond mere employment; we pave the way to a realm where your skills become instrumental in shaping global security, guiding clients through a multifaceted and challenging landscape. Your journey with us will be deeply fulfilling, driven by a powerful sense of purpose and accomplishment. Within our thriving environment, you'll discover abundant chances for both personal and career advancement. Seize this moment to push your limits, broaden your expertise, and elevate your professional journey to unprecedented levels. Join the Crisis24 team today and be a part of something extraordinary where growth and impact converge.

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Africa Analyst I Position       

Position Overview:  

As the Intelligence Analyst, you will be a substantive expert for Sub-Saharan Africa, knowledgeable of security and political issues of the continent, and able to speak with confidence about such concerns. You will be expected to monitor real-time events in the region, prioritize those situations of potential concern to clients, and draft well-written intelligence products with minimal supervision. You will be committed to providing timely, accurate, and relevant intelligence to customers in the form of brief tactical alerts, situation reports, in-depth assessments, and periodic special reports. In addition, you will be expected to respond professionally to quick-turnaround client requests in writing or provide verbal briefings and may be called upon to conduct client-facing webinars. The incumbent will be a self-starter who is composed under pressure and will have demonstrated high-quality written and verbal skills in English and preferably fluency in French.

 
Essential Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Serves as subject matter expert for countries within the African continent 

• Monitors sources in local languages for events, concerns, or indicators of concerns that may have personal safety or business continuity ramifications 

• Drafts concise, accurate, error-free intelligence  

• Interacts professionally with clients in written and verbal communications 

• Performs back-up duties related to other regions 

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the manager 

Experience, Functional and Technical Requirements: 

• Master’s degree in a related discipline (e.g. international relations, political science, security studies, intelligence studies, economics); Bachelor’s degree will be considered as well.
• Foreign language fluency in French will have an advantage as the role requires French reading and speaking ability. Please indicate your language abilities on your resume or CV. 

• Minimum of two years of work experience in a related field (e.g. analysis, security, intelligence, risk management, journalism, etc.) 

• Work/study experience Africa will have an added advantage to serve as a subject matter expert within the focus region.

Skills/Abilities: 

• Excellent analytical skills 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills  

• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills 

• Excellent time management and organizational skills 

• Excellent computer skills
• GIS (geographic information systems) skills preferred 

Information Security

Protect the data and systems of Crisis24 and its stakeholders by adhering to policies, reporting incidents and potential problems, completing regular training, and identifying opportunities for improvement.

Crisis24, A GardaWorld Company is dedicated to equal opportunity in employment. We are committed to a work environment that celebrates diversity. We do not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors protected by applicable laws.