Save the Children International is seeking a highly skilled Humanitarian Strategic Analyst – Africa to join its Emergency Response team. This role is ideal for professionals searching for NGO jobs in Africa, particularly in the humanitarian, policy, and conflict analysis sector.

The position focuses on delivering context-specific strategic analysis to support decision-making across country, regional, and global levels. The analyst will monitor geopolitical developments, assess risks, and provide insights to strengthen humanitarian preparedness, response, and policy strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

Country-Facing Responsibilities:

Conduct situational, conflict, trend, and stakeholder analysis
Develop scenarios and support scenario-based planning
Support risk assessments and emergency preparedness planning
Provide capacity building on risk monitoring and analysis methodologies
Integrate conflict-sensitive approaches into programs and reporting

Movement-Facing Responsibilities:

Collaborate across teams to address contextual information gaps
Contribute regional insights to global humanitarian reports
Support advocacy strategies with up-to-date analysis
Assist senior leadership with strategic briefings and representation
Facilitate internal context-focused discussions

External-Facing Responsibilities:

Contribute to global early warning and risk analysis initiatives
Engage with external partners on humanitarian contexts and trends

Requirements / Qualifications:

Essential:

Degree in Political Science, International Relations, Conflict Studies, or related field
Strong qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills
Expertise in risk assessment, conflict analysis, and foresight analysis
Strong understanding of geopolitical dynamics and humanitarian contexts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Fluency in English and French
Proven experience in the humanitarian sector, especially in crisis or conflict settings
Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable:

Additional language skills (Arabic or Spanish)

Benefits:

Not specified

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should apply online through Save the Children International’s official careers platform.

Submit an updated CV and cover letter
Follow all application instructions provided in the job listing
Apply early as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Save the Children International is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of gender, race, disability, religion, age, or background. The organization is committed to safeguarding children and adults and maintains strict recruitment standards.

Application Deadline:

Not specified (Applications reviewed on a rolling basis)

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Humanitarian Strategic Analyst Jobs at Save the Children May 2026