Junior Intelligence Analyst

About the role

A Junior Intelligence Analyst is needed in Harare, Zimbabwe, to process field information and support intelligence work on issues such as poaching, wildlife trafficking and illegal fishing. The role involves producing analytical products, assisting investigations and supporting briefings, and requires willingness to live and work in a remote bush environment in the Lower Zambezi Valley.

Key responsibilities

• Capture, log and file information from field reports, patrol data and other sources.
• Maintain organised, cross-referenced intelligence files and databases.
• Produce draft situation reports, incident summaries and basic analytical products.
• Track patterns in poaching, wildlife trafficking, illegal fishing and unauthorised entry.
• Support briefings for internal teams and external partners where directed.
• Assist investigations by compiling background information, timelines and link charts.
• Build relationships with rangers, community scouts and Park staff.
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standard Security Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
• Handle all information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Required profile

• Zimbabwean School Certificate of Education (ZSCE) as a minimum; university degree or diploma in criminology, security studies, intelligence studies, geography/GIS, data analysis, wildlife management, environmental science or a related field.
• Strong written and spoken English and proficiency in Shona.
• Willingness to live and work in a remote bush environment in the Lower Zambezi Valley.
• Honesty, discretion and strong personal integrity.
• Knowledge of Chikunda, Nyanja or another local language spoken in the Zambezi Valley.
• Previous exposure to law enforcement, security or conservation through internships or fieldwork.
• Valid Class 4 driver's licence.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with GIS tools such as QGIS and Google Earth, EarthRanger or similar conservation platforms.