Strategy Analyst

You will be expected to find solutions. You will persuade and influence, build and innovate, and use structured thinking and evidence to solve problems where there is no pre-defined methodology. Focusing on the highest priority initiatives of the IRC and the CEO, you will build relationships across the IRC and deliver high quality results at a pace a leading private sector organization would be proud of.

This is a demanding role – you will work hard, learn and grow quickly. Ultimately the measure of your success will be your impact - the lasting benefit you bring to the IRC through your contributions.

Major Responsibilities:

The Strategy Analyst will provide strategic planning and problem-solving support to the organization. He or she will be part of a small, tight-knit project team that will quickly break down problems and iterate rapidly towards evidence-based solutions, creating consensus and building partnerships along the way. This is a challenging position which requires strong strategic problem-solving skills, excellent interpersonal skills, a high level of personal initiative and the ability to work well in a distributed, multicultural, dynamic environment.

This role can be considered equivalent in nature to entry level consulting positions at strategy consulting firms, for example the Business Analyst role at McKinsey, or the Associate role at BCG. The Strategy Analyst will typically be responsible for smaller analyses or work streams in a team, working mostly under close supervision from a Manager or Senior Manager. They will be responsible for specific components of a project, leading pieces of analysis that feed into the bigger problem that the team is solving. They will be expected to be able to manage stakeholder relationships with more junior stakeholders throughout the organization and externally.

The role sits within a flexible, agile team within the Strategy Unit, with formal reporting line to one of the Senior Managers or Directors. Day to day reporting will depend on the project undertaken.

Responsibilities include:

• Engage closely with junior to mid-level staff across the IRC who are responsible for planning and implementing change, provide problem-solving support, and facilitate decision-making and consensus-building as part of a team
• Personally drive specific components of a problem as part of a team, generating critical insights and tailoring and delivering effective communications to drive change, through the proactive solicitation and use of information, judgment, problem-solving methodologies and sector knowledge
• Proactively pursue sources of data and insight needed to complete analysis and ensure pace of progress and quality of analysis are maintained in line with the expectations of the supervisor and manager
• Collaborate closely and regularly with the supervisor to align on work planning, iterate on solutions and find workarounds as needed
• Contribute effectively to the work-streams of others on the team as required, and to solving the broader problem being solved by the team as a whole, through full-team problem-solving
• Give and receive regular developmental feedback and contribute actively to creating a positive, focused and effective team environment
• Adopt a learning mindset and take personal responsibility for continuous performance improvement, and for supporting the ongoing growth and success of the Strategic Projects team against its broader objectives

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, with demonstrated high performance
• 2-3 years of professional work experience

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Capability to handle and make progress against multiple simultaneous demands in short time frames, and to adapt to new challenges in a dynamic context with shifting priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as, an overall ability to be clear and concise in all communications
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver on time
• Strong analytic problem solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a dynamic, cross-functional global team structure
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders at multiple levels
• Ability to manage and work through change in a proactive and positive manner

Preferred experience & skills:

• Experience in a strategy role at either a top tier strategy consulting firm, or in the strategy development function of a global organization
• Experience in international development, human rights or another field related to the IRC’s work
• Knowledge of French or Arabic

Working Environment:  

• Standard office working environment

• Some international travel

• This role may require working remotely full or part time and part time remote employees may be required to share workspace.  

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