Lady Askari is an innovative, female focussed, security service provider specializing in risk management solutions. Security is a male dominated industry but we believe that women are just as capable, and in some ways, better suited than men to excel within the industry. Our goal is to promote inclusivity by employing women in all security roles.
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The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying patterns, forecasting risk, and crafting timely reports that guide strategic decision-making across our operations.
Duties & Responsibilities
Conduct daily open-source research and intelligence monitoring based on client areas of interest.
Update and maintain daily incident databases.
Prepare urgent Flash Reports and Request for Information (RFI) responses as needed.
Produce high-quality weekly and monthly internal and external reports (incident analysis, sitreps, client security updates).
Analyse incident trends and provide foresight into evolving threats.
Maintain information vetting protocols; clearly label unverified information when necessary.
Support the development of emergency preparedness insights and contingency planning.
Engage with external partners, analysts, and stakeholders to enrich contextual understanding.
Qualifications and Requirements
First degree in political science, criminology, security studies or related field
At least 3 years of experience in intelligence, security analysis, or risk advisory.
Proven ability to produce analytical reports, incident summaries, or security alerts.
Demonstrated understanding of security protocols, geopolitical dynamics, and emergency response.
Experience supporting crisis management, operational planning, or conflict-sensitive analysis is an asset.
Strong research skills with both qualitative and quantitative analysis abilities.
Excellent knowledge of security protocols and procedures
High proficiency in Google Workspace and MS Office
Analytical, curious, and detail-oriented with sound judgment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills — able to present complex issues clearly.
Organised and able to multitask effectively under pressure.
A self-starter who can work independently while thriving in a collaborative environment.
Culturally sensitive, with a solid understanding of diverse country and regional contexts
Fluent in English and Swahili (both written and spoken). Knowledge of additional languages is a plus.
Lady Askari is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.