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

About the Role

Control Risks is seeking a French or Portuguese speaking Researcher to join their Intelligence and Investigations team. This is a six-month fixed-term contract position, based in either Nairobi or London.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research to support intelligence and investigations projects, including due diligence, strategic intelligence, ESG due diligence, market entry studies, and 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 development.
• Contribute to the production of well-written reports for a range of client intelligence requirements.
• Support the team’s knowledge management initiatives, identifying new tools and information sources to enhance research capabilities.
• Participate in the evaluation and interpretation of open-source and human intelligence information.

Requirements

• 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, and topics related to corruption and fraud.
• Previous exposure to intelligence and risk consulting-related research is advantageous.
• Ability to work effectively both in a team and independently.

Benefits

• A competitively positioned compensation and benefits package.
• Hybrid working arrangements are supported where possible, balancing in-office collaboration with flexible and remote working.
• Equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds.

How to Apply

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