Humanitarian Analyst

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Position Title: Humanitarian Analyst
Team/Programme: Humanitarian
Location: Port Sudan (TBD) with regular travel
Grade: 3
Contract Length: 1 year

Child Safeguarding Level: Level 3
This role involves frequent and intensive engagement with children and young people. We are committed to ensuring their safety and well-being as part of our humanitarian mission.

Ready to Transform Humanitarian Action with Data-Driven Insights?

Are you a problem-solver with a passion for using data to drive impact? Do you thrive in dynamic environments, turning complexity into actionable solutions? If so, we want you to be part of our team!

At Save the Children, we are looking for a Humanitarian Analyst to bring expertise, innovation, and a deep commitment to improving lives. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our efforts, analyzing trends, anticipating risks, and shaping humanitarian strategies that prioritize children and vulnerable communities.

What You’ll Do

Data Management That Drives Change

• Gather and organize critical humanitarian data from diverse sources.
• Identify data gaps to refine decision-making processes.
• Maintain accessible, up-to-date repositories for impactful interventions.

Turn Information into Action

• Monitor evolving social, political, and economic trends to inform strategy.
• Deliver evidence-based insights for risk monitoring and scenario planning.
• Integrate lessons learned into future responses, driving continuous improvement.

Promote Conflict-Sensitive Solutions

• Conduct in-depth risk and actor analyses to ensure equitable responses.
• Build capacity within teams on conflict sensitivity principles.

Collaborate Across Sectors

• Engage with interagency networks to share and shape key insights.
• Contribute analyses for humanitarian frameworks, including the HNO and HRP.

What You’ll Bring

Essential:

• At least 1 year of experience in analytical roles within aid organizations.
• Proven experience in emergency response within humanitarian settings.
• Expertise in qualitative analysis and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Exceptional communication and writing abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in political science, social sciences, economics, or a related field.
• Resilience to work under pressure in challenging environments.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI or GIS.
• Established connections within the humanitarian analysis community.

Our Ideal Candidate

You’re not just an analyst; you’re a storyteller of data, an innovator who can translate complex numbers and trends into narratives that inspire action. You thrive in collaboration, value diversity, and maintain unwavering integrity even under pressure.

What We Value:

• Accountability: You own your responsibilities and inspire confidence.
• Ambition: You aim high, striving to create lasting impact.
• Collaboration: You build bridges and foster inclusive teamwork.
• Creativity: You think outside the box, solving problems with fresh ideas.
• Integrity: You act with honesty and uphold ethical standards.

Why This Role?

This isn’t just another job; it’s an opportunity to shape the future of humanitarian action. You’ll work with dedicated professionals, use cutting-edge tools, and have a direct impact on communities that need it most.

Be the voice of clarity in chaotic times. Be the insight that shapes impactful action. Join us as a Humanitarian Analyst and make your work matter!

The Organization
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

· No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
· All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
· Violence against children is no lo