Intelligence and Foresight Analyst

• Monitor and analyze external policy, donor, geopolitical, and humanitarian trends to surface risks and opportunities for Plan International's positioning and strategic decision-making.
• Produce high-stakes briefings, intelligence reports, and strategic memos for the CEO, Leadership Team, and International Board.
• Build and sustain networks with foresight leaders, economists, and analysts across multilateral institutions, think tanks, academia, and the private sector to exchange early-warning signals and emerging policy shifts.
• Maintain a live intelligence repository and horizon-scanning system, incorporating diverse knowledge sources including Global South research institutions.

This role ensures that Plan International's senior leadership makes informed, timely decisions based on rigorous evidence and forward-looking intelligence, enabling the organization to proactively position itself at global policy moments and maximize its impact on children's rights and gender equality.

• Strong analytical background in economics, political economy, international relations, development, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in intelligence analysis, policy research, economic trends analysis, horizon scanning, or strategic foresight within an INGO, multilateral, government, consultancy, or research institution.
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of complex information into clear, actionable intelligence outputs and recommendations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with ability to present complex findings to senior non-specialist audiences.

Compensation and benefits not specified in the posting.

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls, working in over 80 countries to tackle the root causes of poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination.