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.

UNV Information Analyst works with the Field Integrated Operations Centre (FIOC) Team Leader to ensure the quality and completeness of the information which reaches decision makers. They should foster communication flow with all potential sources of information, verify/vet the information they received (where possible), and then collate it into a succinct and meaningful summary of information. Particularly, pertinent or time critical information should be passed immediately to the FIOC Team Leader for action as appropriate.

Under the direct supervision of the Team Leader, Field Integrated Operations Centre, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Analyzing information to identify conflict related trends, patterns and dynamic to be used as a decision-making and planning tool for the Field Integrated Operations Centre (FIOC); • Collating, coordinating, corroborating, and analyzing information from a wide range of sources, including UNMISS Civil and Political Affairs Division personnel, Military, Police, Security, UN Humanitarian Agencies, International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) and Local Government Authorities. • Producing 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. • Building effective networks with Mission components, state authorities, international partners, civil society, and the humanitarian community. • Maintaining up-to-date knowledge and understanding of political, socio-economic and security issues. • Monitoring and providing analysis on events, incidents, trends and dynamics that may affect the implementation of the Mission mandate and safety and security of staff and operations. • Supporting the Field Office Security Management Team, Security Management Meetings, the Crisis Management Team, and responding to specific incidents as required. • Sharing all analysis and information with Joint Mission Analysis Centre (JMAC) as guided by the Chief JMAC. • Additional information related tasks such as taking minutes of meetings if required by • Additional information related tasks such as taking minutes of meetings if required by the FIOC Team Leader. • Undertaking other related responsibilities as tasked by the Team Leader.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to: • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country. • Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities. • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc. • Assist with the UNV Buddy Proggramme for newly arrived UN Volunteers. • Promote capacity development activities and transfer of skills to national personnel during the assignment. • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

• Accountability • Communication • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organizing • Professionalism • Self-management

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. Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills. • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing. • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel. • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment.

Living conditions vary between UNMISS duty stations. Each duty station where UNMISS has a field presence has basic residential camp facilities, which includes running water and electricity. Candidates should be aware that accommodation may be austere with the possibility of water shortages and power blackouts. On arrival in Juba accommodation will be on a share basis. Ablutions will also be shared. As the accommodation situation improves single unit accommodation, with an attached ablution, should become available in all locations. Hard wall accommodation is available in Juba.

All UNMISS duty stations apart from Entebbe, Uganda is considered non - family duty stations. The security level of UNMISS duty stations is classified by the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) who will brief on arrival. A number of locations in South Sudan are prone to conflict.

Primary health care services (preventive and curative) are provided in 11 United Nations Owned Equipment (UNOE) Level-I clinics, 21 Contingent Owned Equipment (COE) Level-I clinics, 4 COE Level-II medical facilities within the mission area and the establishment of contractual agreements for Level-III and Level-IIII care outside the mission area. The 4 Level-II facilities available in Juba, Bor, Malakal and Wau, run by the Troop Contributing Countries (TCC), take referrals from the Level-I clinics and provide hospital-based care.

The climate is tropical with a rainy season in many areas, which should normally span from around April to October. Ability to live and work in difficult and harsh conditions is essential.