ASSOCIATE INFORMATION ANALYST, POLITICAL AFFAIRS

Contract

This is a P-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 91,796 USD and 124,682 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Central African Republic (MINUSCA) in Bangui, in the Joint Mission Analysis Centre (JMAC). The Associate Information Analyst, Political Affairs reports to the Deputy Chief JMAC.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Associate Information Analyst will be responsible for the following duties:

Information collection • Maintain an understanding of the political, security, social-economic, development and humanitarian situation in the mission area (with a focus on Sector West within the country) and in the region, through monitoring and gathering data/information on developments/events from multiple sources including MINUSCA civilian/military/police components, the UNCT, national military/civilian authorities, NGOs, media and other key stakeholders; and act as a coordinator of a team of other JMAC staff within the sector. • Identify emerging issues, trends and dynamics that may have implications on the implementation of MINUSCA mandate. • Organize, analyze, and synthesize information to support the production of accurate and timely JMAC analytical products and briefings, in coordination with other Mission units and resources. • Attend internal and external meetings and represent JMAC as requested. • Assist in the maintenance and coordination of JMAC tools, including "Priority Information Requirements", in conjunction with all relevant information collection units of the Mission. • Contribute to effective working relationship within the JMAC and with counterparts in other Mission components, the UNCT and relevant external actors and organizations.

Reporting • Keep abreast with and report on broader political and other developments relevant to the Mission; • Contribute to situational awareness by producing timely accurate and analytical reports and briefings that inform JMAC leadership; • Maintain an understanding of the political, security, humanitarian, and human rights situation in the Mission area and region; follow unfolding events; conduct trend analysis and mid- to long-term predictive analysis; work with colleagues to gather and verify information; and be able to select, confirm, and deliver the relevant information, with the appropriate political context, in a concise manner (written or oral); Performs other duties, as assigned by the JMAC leadership.

Competencies

Professionalism: Demonstrated ability to complete in-depth studies and to formulate conclusions and/or recommendations. Strong analytical skills and ability to produce forward-looking, preemptive analytical products and relevant leadership advice. Proven ability to integrate different perspectives, i.e. political, civil affairs, military, police, security, humanitarian, human rights, gender, child protection perspectives into analytical products. Skills in developing networks for data collection. Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations; Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in International Relations or a related subject is required. A first level university degree in combination with other relevant academic qualifications and/or experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in political or international affairs, intelligence or information analysis, development, security, diplomacy or foreign relations, humanitarian affairs, human rights, or related field is required.

Experience in drafting high quality, accurate reporting and analytical documents, integrating multiple perspectives (notably security, political and socio-economic) under tight deadlines is required.

Experience working in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team is required.

International experience in a conflict or post-conflict situation or in peacekeeping operations is required.

Experience as part of JMAC in a peacekeeping operation (or similar organization) is desirable.

Experience in briefing senior officials on complex or multidimensional issues is desirable.

Experience in Central Africa region is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in both English and French is required.

Assessment

Previously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment.

Special Notice

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

This "Recruit from Roster" job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.

By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions.

Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.