We are currently looking for a Senior Analyst to join one of the groups specialist divisions, World Services. Partnering with governments, civil society, foundations, academia, and the private sector, we work on the critical issues of our time, including national security, social justice and conflict prevention.

What you'll do:

• Monitoring and analysing the politics, media, and information environments of Eastern Europe, acting as an in-house source on that region’s politics, culture and information space. This includes utilising media monitoring and social listening tools to inform reporting.

• Utilising Structured Analytical Techniques and open-source data to produce evaluative and forward-looking assessments for project stakeholders.

• Producing timely, relevant analyses, briefings and strategic recommendations verbally and in writing for many levels of the agency. 

• Providing insight to support the development of communications strategies and responding to ad hoc research requests. 

• Developing an understanding of regional strategy and project objectives, informing and guiding them. 

• Providing support to other project/regional/thematic-assigned analysts, as required.

• Conducting own desk-based research.

What you're good at:

• Fluency or business proficiency in Russian.

• Degree in War Studies, International Relations, Russian and Eastern European Studies, or a related subject with a regional/geopolitical focus. 

• Interest in or previous experience working on Eastern Europe. 

• Excellent analytical skills; in particular, familiarity with qualitative and quantitative social science data.

• Excellent writing and good presentation skills. 

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of tools.

What you'll bring:

• Experience using monitoring or social listening tools.

• Practical experience of working with qualitative and quantitative social science data.

• Practical experience of Structured Analytical Techniques and their application in open-source research and analysis.

• A plus if you have knowledge of the Python programming language.

We are particularly interested in candidates who meet the core requirements and bring one or more of the preferred skills. However, if you meet the essential criteria and feel you’d be a strong fit for the role, we encourage you to apply.

Applications close on Friday, February 13. No recruitment agencies please.

WHAT WE OFFER

A competitive salary and benefits package that includes 27 days holiday per year, pension contributions, private healthcare, discounted dental insurance, enhanced maternity/parental leave, plus a whole host of others including:

• Cultural stimulation allowance - £250 per person per year

• Half days off before bank holidays

• Emergency care days for dependants

• Up to 5 days volunteering leave per year to work for a registered charity

• Up to 10 days special emergency leave per year

• Season Ticket loan

• Payroll Giving Scheme

• Thursday drinks to unwind and socialize

• An annual Summer and Christmas party

• Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion sees us offer inclusive bank holidays

We also offer learning opportunities around D&I, targeted mentoring programmes and the opportunity to participate in several active Employee Led Networks and associated events. Finally, this role will be supported with all the necessary personal development required to set someone up for success.

M+C SAATCHI GROUP has pledged its commitment to create a company that values difference, with an inclusive culture. As part of this, M&C Saatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit, without regard for any personal characteristics.

All employee and candidate information is kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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