Research Analyst II, Sub-Saharan Africa

JANES INTRODUCTION:

Janes empowers military, government, and defence leaders to act with confidence in an increasingly complex world. Our trusted defence, security, and geopolitical information delivered through seamless digital platforms and system integrations—turns overwhelming data into clear, actionable intelligence and insight. By filling critical information gaps, Janes helps customers analyse threats, accelerate decisions, and stay ahead of emerging challenges.

JOB PURPOSE

Janes Country Intelligence department is seeking a Research Analyst to conduct open-source research on the political, military, economic, social, information, and infrastructure (PMESII) risk environments and analyse non-state armed groups’ (NSAGs’) activity in Sub-Saharan Africa.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE AT JANES

• The role requires a subject matter expert with research and writing experience on national security issues, with a focus on non-state threats affecting Sub-Saharan Africa.

• The role will involve regularly updating Janes foundational intelligence products (PMESII, Country Stability Indicators, Terrorism & Insurgency, and CBRN reports) and engaging in current intelligence research on areas of high priority (NSAGs, political transitions, military coup risks).

• The successful candidate will have a track record of delivering high-quality geopolitical data and insight, with a particular focus on terrorism and insurgency subject matter expertise.

• The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Janes Events teams and provide feedback on data pertaining to their area of responsibility.

• The role will involve delivering customer briefings and supporting consultancy projects.

REQUIREMENTS

• A comprehensive understanding of terrorism & insurgency dynamics across Sub-Saharan Africa, with a particular focus on Nigeria and West Africa.

• Strong OSINT capabilities and in-depth knowledge of search, visualisation, and analysis tools to support information collection processes.

• Experience with interpreting and evaluating data to generate in-depth data-driven insight. Familiarity with structured analytical techniques is a plus.

• Experience in conducting risk assessments and producing early-warning and/or scenarios based analytical outputs.

• A proven track record of writing analysis on national security related topics, with a focus on terrorism and insurgency.

• An autonomous and effective team worker with excellent attention to detail.

• Excellent written English standards

• A body of previously published work relevant to this role is a plus.

• A knowledge of any local languages would be preferable.

• Postgraduate education in a relevant discipline. (desirable)

Benefits

• Annual health checkup

• National Pension scheme

• Meal Card (Sodexo)

• Healthy Half (0.5 day leave every 6 months for wellbeing)

• 22 days of annual leave

• Transportation allowance

• Day care / Creche Reimbursement

• Group Medical Claim

• Access to LinkedIn Learning

Life at Janes

We believe Janes is truly a great place to work. Our values and leadership code drive everything we do, and we understand that the right behaviours and culture will always result in the best outcomes for our customers, our colleagues, our shareholders, and our business. We provide a supportive, stretching, and dynamic environment with the ability for you to grow rapidly, both personally and professionally.

Janes is an inclusive and equal opportunities employer and encourages applications regardless of age, race, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or gender.

Although this role is advertised as full time, Janes believed that flexibility at work can provide many significant benefits both to our colleagues and the business. We already work in a hybrid style across all offices and regions and can support different ways of working and offer different flexible working arrangements. So, if you are interested and have any requirements or needs in the way you would like to work, please apply, and speak to us about this. We will always consider part time or flexible applications

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