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

Under the direct supervision of FIOC Team Leader, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Manage information; collect, coordinate, analyze, report and disseminate to be used as a decision-making and planning tool for the Field Integrated Operation Center (FIOC);
• Collect information from a wide range of sources, including UNMISS Civil and Political Affairs, Human Rights, Gender, Child Protection, Relief, Reintegration and Protection, Military, Police, Security, Humanitarian Agencies, International Non-Governmental Organization (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 state should focus its efforts;
• Build effective networks through mission components with state authorities, international partners, civil society and humanitarian community;
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of political, socio-economic and security issues;
• Monitor and gather information on events or incidents that may affect the implementation of the safety of the Mission and its mandate;
• Support the Field Office Security Management Team, Security Management Meetings, Crisis management Team and respond to specific incident as required;
• Share all information with Join Analysis Center (JMAC) as guided by Chief JMAC;
• Additional information related task such as taking minutes of the meeting if required by the FIOC Team Leader;
• Undertake other related responsibilities as tasked by the Team Leader and Head of office.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

Degree in Political science, International Relations, Human Rights Conflict Management, Security or any related field with 3 or more years experience in the field.

Required experience:

36 Months

Experience remark:

Minimum three (3) years’ relevant experience.

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise:

Political affairs and political reporting

Area of expertise details:

• Previous experience in Joint Operation Centre or Joint Analysis Cell would be an advantage.​
• Solid computer skills including full proficiency in various MS Office applicaitions (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.

Driving license:

Yes

Competencies values:

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, 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: 10 February 2021