Regional Analyst – West Africa & Lake Chad Basin

About the role

The International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO) is seeking a Regional Analyst to support humanitarian partners across West Africa, the Central Sahel and the Lake Chad Basin. Based in Dakar, the analyst will provide timely, evidence‑based analysis of conflict dynamics and their impact on humanitarian safety and access.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and produce analytical reports on regional conflict trends and humanitarian safety.
• Design and deliver regional service outputs tailored to NGO partner needs.
• Manage ad‑hoc products addressing emerging safety challenges.
• Contribute to country‑level products and inform regional decision‑making.
• Build and maintain a network of NGOs, UN agencies, government representatives and other security actors.
• Represent INSO at regional coordination meetings and ensure alignment with INSO’s mission and policies.

Required profile

• Strong knowledge of West African, Sahel and Lake Chad security contexts.
• Experience working with humanitarian NGOs or in humanitarian security coordination.
• Proven ability to produce clear, analytical reports for diverse audiences.
• Excellent networking and stakeholder‑engagement skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence humanitarian safety across a critical region.
• Collaboration with a global network of NGOs and humanitarian actors.
• Professional development within an internationally recognised NGO.