Senior Analyst Observatory of Illicit Economies in West Africa

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis on illicit economies across West Africa and the Sahel, with a focus on drug trafficking, market mapping and links to governance, conflict and instability
• Develop, coordinate and manage reliable research networks across West Africa and the Sahel, engaging researchers, journalists, civil society organisations, government stakeholders and subject-matter experts
• Deliver high-quality public and restricted circulation reports, policy briefs, articles and analytical outputs on drug trafficking and broader illicit economies in the region
• Design and oversee field research, including research methodologies, interviews, data collection, source verification and analysis, whilst ensuring ethical compliance and data security
• Build and maintain trust with diverse partners across local and international civil society, navigating different cultures, priorities and sensitivities with professionalism and discretion

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