Researcher, Nairobi
Control Risks, Kenya

Control Risks is a specialist risk consultancy that helps to create secure, compliant and resilient organisations in an age of ever-changing risk. Working across disciplines, technologies and geographies, everything we do is based on our belief that taking risks is essential to our clients’ success.

Our Crisis and Security Consulting teams provide expert operations and cyber security consulting, including embedded security services, enabling clients to respond to and recover from threats to people, reputation and assets. Working within our Crisis and Security Consulting team this role plays a key contribution to the work we do for our clients by providing accurate, timely and reliable data/information in support of the services that we deliver to clients from time to time. Working as part of our 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC), your contribution to our information services and business development will be critical to our service delivery and ultimate growth in the long run.

• Obtain recent and relevant data from open-source media to support Control Risks’ analysis from time to time. The data will be presented in a prescribed format (including word and excel) and submitted for review daily.
• Prepare the Daily Security and Media report, in strict conformity with Control Risks’ style guide, reporting template amp; tool bar, and adhering to set reporting timelines.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports where need be, strictly adhering to set reporting timelines.
• Prepare ad hoc reports in line with clients’ requirements as requested from time to time.
• Support the management of the day to operations of the SOC including all elements of routine operational delivery and emergency response.
• Train the SOC team on data capture and reporting methodologies’ best practises, based on learnings and trainings received over time.
• Pro-actively seek opportunities to develop the SOC and other business-related support tasks.
• Work with the wider Control Risks team, where need be, in researching and presenting relevant data to support service delivery to clients.
• Support the delivery of operational guidance to clients and internally on the changing security dynamics across the region this may take the form of face to face or remote (Teams etc) verbal briefing or formal (PowerPoint) presentations.
• Support business development initiatives by spotting and reporting potential opportunities from relevant/credible sites, attending meetings, participating in relevant calls/discussions and preparing draft proposals adhering to templates.
• Perform any other duty, in line with Control Risks’ objectives, and as assigned by the line manager.
• Liaise and work effectively with other Control Risks offices, departments and practices.

Requirements

• A degree in security or business field or its equivalent.
• At least 3 experience in a risk consultancy in East Africa or equivalent experience.
• Keen interest in security and regional affairs.ESG requirements:
• Has a good understanding of ESG risks and opportunities that resonate in Africa (e.g. Just Transition, water scarcity, biodiversity loss)
• Will use their local knowledge to contribute to thought pieces and collateral, making sure that ESG in Africa is represented in the overall group/EMEA messaging on ESG
• Can support our BD activities in Africa and work on some projects where research or on-the-ground tasks are required
• Preferably has some formal qualifications around ESG or at least has undertaken relevant courses post-completing their formal education
• Understanding of physical risks of climate change, how these impact Africa and what mitigation measures might actually work in Africa.
• Biodiversity and Natural Capital Understanding
• Understanding of broader ESG and what African companies need from ESG.
• Proficient in Information Technology, including with Microsoft tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc).
• Experience in successfully engaging with client relationships will be an added advantage.
• Highly developed communication skills written and verbal.
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili

Benefits

• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.
• We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
• 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

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