National Analyst-Voluntas عودة إلى الفرص

National Analyst
Job Location: Tunis

Voluntas is an international advisory firm which provides fact-based policy options and recommendations based on extensive research and analysis in fragile and conflict-affected regions. We collect data, conduct analytics, and generate insights for both the private and public sectors. We use our insights to underpin strategic thinking and evidence-based decision making.

We work extensively in the Middle East and North Africa region 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, migration, prevention of violent extremism, youth, gender, human rights, employment, health, water, food security, and WASH.

Voluntas philosophy 

Voluntãs (Latin: will, goal, purpose, meaning) puts purpose above profit and aims to fundamentally change how human potential is led and realized. Our goal is to have a positive, sustainable impact on populations affected by crisis to improve their living standards and access to rights. 

Analyst Program

We are looking for highly motivated individuals for our analyst program for 6 months. Analysts will have the opportunity to work at our office in Tunis. 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.

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 emotions
• You put humbleness and hard work above good intentions

Your Responsibilities

• Conducting desk research
• Quantitative and/or qualitative analysis
• Contributing to business development
• Contributing to project and methodology design (including scoping, sampling, instrument development, and analytical frameworks)
• Conducting interviews with relevant stakeholders
• Developing presentations and reports
• Providing administrative support and input to internal strategic processes

Main Competencies

• Bachelor´s or License degree or higher in economics, political science, international development, international law, or similar field
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and Arabic; French is a strong asset
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong academic record
• Demonstrated interest in international issues and in particular, the Middle East and/or Africa region
• Results-oriented mindset
• Intellectual curiosity and inquisitiveness
• High level of personal initiative, accountability, and a strong work ethic
• Cultural awareness and ability to work in a team
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Experience with statistical and Visualization software (SPSS, Excel, Tableau, PowerBI) is a strong asset

Conditions

• Applicants must hold Tunisian citizenship
• Applicants can be recent graduates or those that are still enrolled in a university program
• Full-time
• Paid internship and benefits package based on our policy

More info

• Website: https://voluntasgroup.com/internship/
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/voluntasgroup/mycompany/
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/voluntas_group/

Applications

The end date to receive all applications is 06/06/2023. Interested candidates should follow this link National Analyst in Meaningful Societies in Tunis, Tunisia | Voluntās (voluntasgroup.com and upload a resume (CV), grade transcript, and a cover letter addressing the three points below:

1. Write a short story about who you are as a human being
2. Tell us what the most inspiring project imaginable for you at Voluntās would be (not a current Voluntās project)
3. Describe the three biggest weaknesses you will bring to Voluntās

The cover letter and CV must be written in English. Selected candidates will be invited for a written test/assessment followed by interviews to discuss their self-awareness, interests, and experience. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. 

Please note:  To ensure all people are treated equally regardless of ethnicity, gender, and age, we encourage all applicants NOT to include pictures, names, or years of birth in their application. For any inquiries feel free to contact Rémi DJIAN (rdj@voluntasadvisory.com).