Strategic Innovation Analyst

About the role

World Animal Protection is looking for a Strategic Innovation Analyst to work within its Portfolio & Business Strategy team. The role helps identify, develop and shape new ideas, approaches and opportunities that strengthen organisational effectiveness, support strategic priorities and contribute to future growth. It is based internationally in Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Identify innovation opportunities that strengthen organisational effectiveness, delivery models, growth potential and strategic impact.
• Work with colleagues across teams and functions to turn challenges, opportunities and unmet needs into clear, actionable propositions.
• Assess new approaches, concepts and initiatives for strategic relevance, operational implications, risks and potential value.
• Contribute to early identification of emerging market, partnership and organisational improvement opportunities.
• Consult with stakeholders on the practical, strategic and operational realities of innovation and change.
• Assess innovation proposals, recommend practical refinements and help improve how the organisation develops and manages innovation.
• Provide analysis, insights and recommendations that support stronger decision-making.

Required profile

• Experience in strategic innovation, business improvement, organisational development, strategy or a related analytical field.
• Ability to apply conceptual frameworks and sound judgement to new ideas and organisational approaches.
• Experience working across functions to identify needs, capture opportunities and develop proposals.
• Strong stakeholder consultation skills and excellent analytical, problem-solving and written communication skills.
• Experience assessing current ways of working and recommending practical improvements.
• Ability to manage complex work independently while collaborating with colleagues.
• Advantageous: experience in a global or multi-stakeholder organisation, or familiarity with Microsoft 365-based planning, reporting or workflow tools.

What we offer

• Annual leave of 25 days per year, increasing by one day per year of service up to five days, plus long-service milestones.
• Pension scheme (employer 6%, employee 4%) and group life cover.
• Medical insurance covering inpatient, outpatient, maternity, dental, optical and counselling.
• Flexible public holidays and a range of inclusive leave (study, maternity, paternity, adoption, bereavement, disability, menstrual and menopause, fertility treatment, gender affirming, companion animal bereavement, carer's, volunteer).
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Programme, flexible working options and internal promotion opportunities.