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Position : Analyst Trainee

Supervised by : Regional Head of Multi-Country Operations (RHOM)

Managed by : WACAFI Coordinator

Location : Dakar, Senegal

Area of Operation : West Africa Region

Duration : 12 mois

Type of contract : Traineeship Agreement

Salary & Benefits : 10,000 DKK monthly allowance + Traineeship agreement + Insurances 100% paid for by DRC + Accommodation 100% paid for by DRC in a guesthouse

Introduction

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Based in Copenhagen (Denmark) and present in forty countries, the Danish Refugee Council is a non-profitmaking, politically independent, non-governmental and non-denominational relief organization.

Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

1. Background

DRC has been operating in West Africa since 1998 and the DRC West Africa Regional Office (hereafter: WARO) in Dakar builds its strategy on better understanding displacement axes and ensuring adapted and effective solutions for people forced to move. In the central Sahel region (Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger), which faces multiple and complex crises, the WARO is implementing the West Africa Context Analysis and Foresight Initiative (WACAFI) project.

2. Purpose

Based in Dakar, the Analyst Trainee will support the Regional Office’s needs for context and trend analysis on forced displacement issues with a prospective approach. This involves a multi-dimensional analysis of drivers of forced displacement. The Analyst Trainee reports to the Regional Head of Multi-Country Operations and is under the technical supervision of the WACAFI Coordinator.

3. Duties and Responsibilities

The Analyst Trainee will have the following tasks:

· Participate in identifying reliable and up-to-date data and/or information from multiple sources (internal or external).

· Collect, examine, process and analyze any information related to one or more themes related to displacement.

· Keep track of the evolution of main drivers of forced displacement in the Sahel (monitoring) to better assess and anticipate developments.

· Produce periodic reports as well as specific and detailed analyses for the Regional Office.

· Contribute to scenario building or provide input to prospective analysis.

· Help to establish a process (methodology, approach, tools, etc.) for forward-looking analyses.

· Share results of analysis (documents, presentations, briefings, etc.) internally and externally to an audience of humanitarians and development agencies.

· Conduct desk research and interview key informants.

The Analyst Trainee may be asked to perform other duties and tasks as requested by the Regional Head of Multi-Country Operations or the Wacafi Coordinator. He/she will work regularly with the DRC teams at the regional office (in particular the Regional Humanitarian Access and Security Coordinator and the Programme team) and in countries.

4. Required Qualifications

· Post-graduate degree/ University Degree (Bachelor or Master) in Political Science, Economics, Development Studies, International Relations, or another relevant field.

· Experience in developing contextual analysis.

· Strong general understanding of the ongoing political/security crisis in the Sahel, its actors and issues.

· Very good presentation and communication skills as well as networking.

· Good knowledge of quantitative analysis (statistics) and be comfortable with data (interpretation).

· Be dynamic, highly autonomous, and able to work as part of a team.

· Skills in research, research methods and ability to work with primary and secondary data.

· Full professional fluency in French language (80% of the professional communication in this position will be done in French, including almost all the communication within the WARO).

· Proficiency (written and spoken) of the English language.

· Knowledge of analysis and projection methods (tools).

· Excellent ability to synthesize information and to use large amounts of information (interested in multisectoral analysis).

5. Required Skills & Qualities

· In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

o Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.

o Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.

o Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.

o Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.

o Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

· Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment.

· Proven analytical and critical thinking skills.

· Team-oriented & good sense of humor.

6. General Regulations

The employee shall follow :

· DRC regulations on safety, health, COVID-19 norms and hygiene.

· The Code of Conduct and all ethical guidelines.

· Rules for the use of the DRC guesthouse, which is a working accommodation.

In addition :

· Employee should not engage in any other paid activity during the DRC contract period without prior authorization.

· Employee should not engage in any activity that could harm DRC or the implementation of any project during the DRC contract period.

· Employee should not give interviews to the media or publish project-related photos or other material without prior authorization.

· Employee shall return all borrowed equipment for the project to DRC after the end of the contract period or upon request.