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Researcher (Fluent French or Portuguese): Six month Fixed Term Contract

£25.2 - £29 per hourEstimated

We are now looking for a French or Portuguese speaking Researcher to join our Intelligence and Investigations team in Nairobi or London on a six month fixed term contract basis. In this role you will support a team conducting intelligence and investigations across sub-Saharan Africa. You will participate in the investigation, evaluation and interpretation of open source and human intelligence information and contribute to the production of well-written reports to serve a range of intelligence requirements for our clients. You should be a critical thinker with an interest in business transactions and operations.

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Conduct high-quality research to support on a range of intelligence and investigations projects including due diligence, strategic intelligence, ESG due diligence, market entry studies, as well as other problem-solving investigations.
  • Support the team on business development initiatives such as pre-meeting preparatory and scoping research, subject matter briefings, and marketing material including case studies.
  • Support the team’s knowledge management initiatives, including the identification of new tools and information sources to strengthen research capabilities.

Requirements

Qualifications, skills and experience

  • Education to Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Professional fluency and strong writing abilities in English; professional fluency in French or Portuguese
  • Demonstrable interest in global and current affairs, sub-Saharan Africa’s commercial environment, as well as topics relating to corruption and fraud.
  • Previous exposure to intelligence and risk consulting-related research is advantageous.
  • Ability to work in a team and independently.

Benefits

  • Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.
  • Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
  • As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.

Vacancy posted 9 days ago
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