Information Analyst at Control Risks

Type of Engagement: Permanent, Full time
Department: Crisis Security Consulting

Job Purpose

• Control Risks is seeking an Information Analyst fluent in English to contribute to our interactive online database of political and security incidents in Nigeria.
• Responsibilities include researching, categorising and geocoding incidents for inclusion in the database; performing analytics and generating reports.

Tasks and Responsibilities
Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Daily task of collecting and compiling information on security, politics and integrity risks and also research relevant information on situations and incidents as required
• Maintain an up-to-date database comprising of security incidents across the country
• Examine the quality control of reports received by checking the incidents, events and facts reported
• Have up-to-date knowledge of events relating to the security environment through monitoring of security incidents, local media and other open sources
• Support activities of GRA, the info manager or equivalent in the development of specific security risk assessments for projects.
• Assist the Information Manager in validating information and also evaluating the reliability of sources and credibility of information
• Performs other duties as directed by the information manager

Qualifications and Specialist Skills

• Graduate Degree - Essential
• Fluent in English - Essential
• Experience of operating within a commercial and team environment - Essential

Required Skills:

• Strong English writing and verbal skills -Essential
• Strong interpersonal skills, proactive approach to work, and an excellent team spirit - Essential
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, demonstrating resilience - Essential
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel and MS Power Point - Essential

Competencies:
1.) Solutions Focused:

• Takes the initiative to proactively resolve issues within own remit and recognise when requires escalation.

2.) One Firm:

• Works with colleagues in a co-operative and supportive manner to achieve joint aims.
• Seeks information, and knows when to ask for support to fulfill role effectively

3.) Client centric:

• Responds to clients positively and is flexible, provides best possible service to clients

Behaviours:

• All employees are expected to display behaviours reflective of our company values: Integrity and Ethics, Collaboration and Teamwork, Commitment to People and Professionalism and Excellence.