Description
Janes is seeking a Research Analyst to conduct open-source research on Central Asia and CIS countries, primarily focusing on Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
The Research Analyst will help maintain foundational country profiles covering the Political, Military, Economic, Social, Information, and Infrastructure (PMESII) areas.
Key responsibilities:
- Conduct open-source research on national security and risks to state stability across the PMESII spheres, primarily in Central Asia.
- Update foundational country intelligence products, ensuring information is accurate, current, and supported by reliable sources.
- Monitor political, security, economic, and social developments in Central Asia, identifying emerging risks and their regional implications.
- Support research and analysis on other CIS countries, particularly Russia, including their relationships with and influence on Central Asia.
- Contribute to current intelligence reporting on high-priority developments, working with colleagues to produce clear, timely, and evidence-based assessments.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A sound understanding of national security, geopolitical dynamics, and risks to state stability.
- Knowledge of Central Asian politics, security, and regional affairs, alongside an understanding of Russia and the wider CIS region.
- Strong open-source intelligence (OSINT) research skills, including the ability to identify relevant sources, assess their reliability, and corroborate information.
- Proficiency in collecting, organising, and analysing qualitative and quantitative information from open sources.
- An ability to identify emerging risks, track key indicators, and contribute to structured risk assessments.
- Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail, with the ability to distinguish evidence from assumptions and communicate uncertainty.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce concise, clearly structured analysis in English.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate work within tight deadlines.
- A collaborative approach and willingness to develop regional and methodological expertise through feedback and guidance.
- A strong data analysis mindset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, alongside strong online research skills.
- English language proficiency is essential.
- Russian language proficiency is highly advantageous.
Benefits:
- 27 days of annual leave
- Healthy half (0.5 day leave every 6 months for wellbeing)
- Leave-study/volunteer/reserve forces
- Pension plan (6% employer contribution)
- Private medical insurance – BUPA
- Maternity (100% of basic salary for the first 26 weeks followed by Statutory Maternity Pay)
- Paternity (100% of basic salary for 6 weeks)
- Life cover
- Access to LinkedIn Learning
- Access to an on-site gym