Associate Officer - Information Analyst

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

• Analyze, collect, coordinate, disseminate and manage information to identify conflict related trends, patterns and dynamics to be used as a decision-making and planning tool for the Field Integrated Operations Centre (FIOC);
• Collate, coordinate, corroborate and analyze information from a wide range of sources, including UNMISS Civil and Political Affairs Division personnel, Human Rights, Military, Police, Security, UN Humanitarian Agencies, International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) and Local Government Authorities;
• Produce forward looking reports within the context of the UNMISS Early Warning Strategy and Protection of Civilian Matrix that integrates and considers all the information gathered, resulting in clearly identifying the priorities where the Field Office should focus its efforts;
• Build effective networks with Mission components, state authorities, international partners, civil society and the humanitarian community;
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of political, socio-economic and security issues;
• Maintain reporting database/platform with incident reports and update casualty and fatality database regularly;
• Monitor and provide analysis on events, incidents, trends and dynamics that may affect the implementation of the Mission mandate and safety and security of staff and operations;
• Support the planning and implementation of Mission priorities as directed by Head of Field Office;
• Support the Field Office Security Management Team, Security Management Meetings, the Crisis Management Team, and respond to specific incidents as required;
• Share all analysis and information with Joint Mission Analysis Centre (JMAC) as guided by the Chief JMAC;
• Document information, Field Office activities and internal strategic coordination among substantive sections and decision making by taking minutes of meetings;
• Support the coordination of programs for visiting delegations involving the Head of Field Office;
• Undertake other related responsibilities as tasked by the Team Leader.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

Political science, International Relations, Law, Conflict Management, Security or any related field with three (3) or more years of experience in the field.

Required experience:

36 Months

Experience remark:

Minimum three (3) years’ relevant experience in information analysis in conflict or post-conflict environment. Experience in or knowledge of the conflict dynamics in the region (East and Central Africa) is highly desirable; previous experience in a Joint Operations Centre or Joint Mission Analysis Cell would be an added advantage.

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise:

Crisis and conflict prevention, mitigation, resolution and reconciliation

Area of expertise details:

• Solid computer skills, including full proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Power point, etc.).
• Have affinity with or interest in humanitarian relief, post-conflict situations, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.
• Professional reporting and writing skills.

Driving license:

Yes

Competencies values:

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Communication, Integrity, Professionalism, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.

* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply.

Application deadline: 15-11-2020