Feb 27, Voluntas International Analyst Jobs in Kenya

About Voluntās (Latin: will, goal, purpose, meaning)

Voluntas is a consultancy that puts purpose above profit and aims to fundamentally change how human potential is led and realized. In our work across the development and humanitarian sectors, we provide fact-based policy options and recommendations based on extensive research and analysis in fragile and conflict-affected regions.

We use our insights to underpin strategic thinking and evidence-based decision making. Our goal is to have a positive, sustainable impact on populations affected by crisis to improve their living standards and access to rights.

We work across North and East Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and South Asia with a wide range of clients including UN agencies, international NGOs, major donors, and private companies. Our projects focus on policy and programming, research, needs assessments, perception studies, context monitoring, and monitoring and evaluation.

We work on thematic areas such as governance, conflict resolution, political economy, informality, climate, migration, prevention of violent extremism, youth, gender, human rights, employment, health, water, food security, and WASH.

International Analyst Program

We are looking for highly motivated individuals for our 12-month international analyst program. The international analyst program starts on August 1, 2024 and selected candidates will be based at one of our offices in Kenya, Lebanon, or Tunisia. The program is designed to maximize the analyst’s own potential while providing a hands-on opportunity to experience a wide variety of assignments with our international clients and partners.

Analysts will contribute to our work by applying critical and creative thinking on research and analysis and by supporting our consultants on projects. Our program is designed to prepare early-career professionals for work in the humanitarian and development sector, and many of our analysts have also been hired as full-time staff after completing the program.

As an analyst, you will serve as

a full-time member of our team and receive day-to-day coaching from experienced colleagues.

Your Ethics

You put honesty above compassion

You put self-awareness above self-confidence

You put facts above sentiments

You put humbleness and hard work above good intentions

Your Responsibilities

Conducting desk research to support development of research, monitoring, and evaluation methodologies and reports.

Quantitative and/or qualitative analysis of interviews, large-scale surveys, focus-group discussions, and other data collection modes.

Contributing to drafting proposals for new projects.

Contributing to project and methodology design (including scoping, sampling, instrument development, and analytical frameworks).

Conducting interviews with relevant stakeholders.

Drafting presentations and written reports.

Providing administrative support and input to internal strategic processes.

Main Competencies

Bachelor´s degree or higher in economics, political science, international development, international law, or similar field

Fluency (native level) in written and spoken English; French and/or Arabic skills are a strong asset

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

High level of personal initiative, accountability, and a strong work ethic

Intellectual curiosity and inquisitiveness

Cultural awareness, strong communication skills, and ability to work in a team

Strong academic record and excellent writing skills

Demonstrated interest in international issues, M&E, and research

Results-oriented mindset

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Experience with statistical and visualization software (SPSS, Excel, Tableau, PowerBI) is a strong asset

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Voluntas International Analyst Jobs in Kenya

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