Job Description
Job Summary
As Regional Analyst, you will bring critical regional perspective to INSO s programming by leveraging a mix of research and engagement skills. In this post you will have the opportunity to provide analysis and advice that is both operationally impactful to field staff and relevant to strategic decision makers based in regional hubs. You will be capable of translating complex dynamics into accessible analysis, engagement and network building. You will also help develop INSO s internal capacity reinforcing best practices among its teams. This position is based in Amman, Jordan and reports to the Country Director- Syria.
Main responsibilities
You will be responsible for delivering a suite a of products assessing regional factors that impact humanitarian safety and access.
Service Delivery
Prepare and produce reports that assist NGO partners by assessing prevalent regional conflict dynamics and their impact on humanitarian safety and access.
Manage and deliver ad-hoc products on emerging regional challenges to humanitarian safety and access.
Contribute to other country office products and inform decision-making at the regional level.
Offer a responsive, tailored analysis service directly to INSO s NGO partners upon their request.
Convene and contribute to regional NGO coordination meetings and fora with humanitarian counterparts to discuss regional safety and access.
Program Development
Monitor regional developments through a diverse range of sources, such as NGOs, the UN, civil society organisations, research institutes and media outlets.
Cultivate an active network of contacts within the broader humanitarian community as well as other relevant stakeholders for information sharing, analytical exchanges and coordination.
Liaise and coordinate with Analysis and Research team to enable analytical capacity building in the country office.
Effectively represent and protect INSO s principles of independence, impartiality and neutrality as well as actively promoting INSO within the humanitarian community.
Requirements
Exemplary command of English
Graduate-level education in political science, history, or humanitarian studies, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
Proven ability to provide operationally relevant analysis to a wide-ranging audience
A minimum of three years of work experience in an analytical capacity preferably working on conflict or post-conflict contexts
Experience working in humanitarian NGOs, international organisations, or journalism
Acceptance and strong understanding of humanitarian principles
Demonstrable understanding of humanitarian safety practices and their application
Excellent networking, diplomatic, and representative communication skills
Nice to have
Experience working on countries in the Middle East preferred
Knowledge of Arabic or Kurdish would be an asset
Experience delivering a partner-focused advisory service
Experience design and delivering products based on close partner engagement
Existing regional experience and/or information networks
Experience in insecure/conflict-affected environments
Experience in staff capacity development and training
Detailed understanding of INSO s mandate & services
Key Personal Competencies
Conceptual, critical and creative thinking
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Organised and diligent work ethic
Enthusiastic and reliable team player
Cultural and situational sensitivity
Desired Candidate Profile
Education:
Bachelor of Science(Computers)
Gender:
nm
Nationality:
Any Nationality
