ASSOCIATE INFORMATION ANALYST, POLITICAL AFFAIRS

Contract

This is a NO-B contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education. More about NO-B contracts.

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Joint Mission Analysis Center (JMAC) of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), duty station Kuajok. The incumbent reports to the Head of Field Office, and the Chief JMAC as secondary reporting officer.

Responsibilities

The Joint Mission Analysis Center (JMAC) is a multidisciplinary analysis unit under the Office of the Mission Chief of Staff of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. JMAC manages information and produces analytical materials intended to create contextualized situation awareness, threat assessment, and support forward planning and policy to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Within delegated authority, the Associate Information Analyst will be responsible for the following duties: • Maintain an understanding of the political, security, social-economic, development and humanitarian situation in the Mission area and in the region, through monitoring and gathering data/information on developments/events from multiple sources including UNMISS civilian/military/police components, the UNCT, local and national authorities, NGOs, media and other key stakeholders. • Regularly visit the geographical area they are responsible for and familiarizing themselves with realities on the ground and various organizations working there. • Organize, analyze, and synthesize information to support the production of accurate and timely JMAC analytical products and briefings, in coordination with other Mission components and resources. • Identify emerging issues, trends and dynamics and forecasting threats that may have implications on the implementation of UNMISS mandate. • Critically assess the quality of information, resolve apparent contradictions and identify potential biases of information sources. • Independently provide high-quality written analysis of varying length and complexity that cogently explains the “so what” of an issue to inform Mission leadership. • Respond to ad-hoc requests and tasking from UNMISS Senior Management in an efficient and cooperative manner. • Assist in the maintenance and coordination of JMAC tools and processes, including “Priority Information Requirements,” in consultation with all relevant information collection components of the Mission. • Contribute to effective working relationship within the JMAC and other UN Mission components, the UNCT and relevant external actors and organizations. Meet with relevant stakeholders, identify new sources of information to help fill information gaps; develop and maintain network of contacts that can be leveraged to provide unique insight and contextualization to inform JMAC analysis and to complement other information sources. • Ensure that the appropriate level of confidentiality of JMAC products is maintained. • Perform other duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Demonstrated ability to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current affairs topics and issues, and to complete in-depth studies and formulate conclusions and/or recommendations. Strong analytical skills and excellent writing skills. Ability to produce forward-looking, preemptive analytical products and relevant leadership advice. Proven ability to integrate different perspectives (political, security, socio-economic, civil affairs, humanitarian, human rights, gender, child protection) 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: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. 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 related fields is required. A first-level degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) 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 with a master’s degree or equivalent or four (4) years with a first level degree of progressively responsible experience in peacekeeping-intelligence or information analysis, political science, international relations, journalism, development, security (military or police) or related field is required. Extensive experience in research, information analysis and drafting of integrated analytical products under tight deadlines is required. Experience working in or in support of a field operation of the United Nations Common System or a comparable international organization is desirable. Experience working in the geographical region of operations is desirable. Experience working in an integrated civilian military-police environment is desirable. Experience in political economy analysis is desirable.

Languages

English is the working language of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. For the positions advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. Applicants for positions in the General Service and related categories must be authorized to work for the United Nations in the duty station where the position is located. Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station. Staff members subject to local recruitment are not eligible for allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment. Qualified women that meet the requirements of this job opening are particularly encouraged to apply and will be given full consideration in accordance with the United Nations efforts to increase women participation in its workforce. This post is located in Kuajok. Please note that anyone selected will be required to report for duty in that location on the agreed date and will also be expected to arrange their own accommodations. There is no UN provided accommodation. If the selected candidate is unable to report to the identified Duty Station, the contract will be considered void.

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.