Associate Reporting Officer/ Information Analyst

Volunteering Crisis & Emergency Response Elections & Governance

Overview

Provide reporting and analysis on political, social, and security issues in South Sudan.

You have:

• Advanced skills in drafting in English Language.
• Experience in Political Affairs or other information analysis in conflict or post-conflict areas.
• Skills in information and database management.
• Solid proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word) and other IT applications.
• Ability to live and work in difficult and harsh conditions.
• Affiliation with or interest in volunteerism.

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.

UNMISS was established in 2011 under the auspices of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO); subsequently, UNMISS mandate has been renewed through resolutions 2057 (2012), 2109 (2013), 2155 (2014), 2187 (2014), 2223 (2015), 2241 (Dec. 2015), 2304 (2016) and 2327 (2016), 2392 (Dec. 2017), 2406 (Mar. 2018), 2459 (Mar. 2019), 2514 (Mar. 2020), 2567 (Mar. 2021).

Under the direct supervision of the Political Affairs Officer/Team Leader of Field Integrated Operation Centre (FIOC), the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks but not limited to: • Providing situational awareness of the Mission area through the compilation of daily reports; • Preparing analytical and technical briefings, reports, profiles and trend analyses on is-sues in South Sudan; • Collecting, collating and verifying reports from UNMISS Field Integrated Operations Centre (FIOC) and other sections/units; • Submitting the daily report to the Head of the Reporting Unit for synthesis into external and internal situational/operational information; • Maintaining up-to-date knowledge and understanding of political, social and security issues; • Monitoring and gathering information on events or incidents that may affect the implementation or the safety of the Mission and its mandate; • Contributing to situational awareness by producing accurate and timely reports and analysis that inform decision-making and planning by UNMISS’ senior leadership; • Ensuring that relevant written inputs are prepared for appropriate mission reports; • Managing information to ensure its accessibility and utility; • Reviewing all UN and non-UN information sources and drafting daily situation-al/operational reports on a 24/7 basis; • Drafting Flash Reports and any necessary updates, to meet the need for speedy and increased information flow in response to a significant event or during an emergency, crisis or rapidly deteriorating situation; • When working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-)governmental counterparts, the incumbent is strongly encouraged to set aside dedicated time for training and capacity-building. • Performing other related duties as required.

Results/Expected Outputs: • Professional support provided to the FIOC through the UNMISS Head of Reporting, including a well-functioning, arranged and maintained office; • Timely and accurate reports, which in the description of any event, incident or development, address to the extent possible the questions of ‘Who? What? When? Where? Why? How?’; • Capacity for operational coordination in South Sudan developed and built; • Professional reporting, writing and analytical skills; • Maintained and efficient database of all returns and numbers important for future operational planning and identification of specific patterns; • Efficient and timely operational responses to support field colleagues in dealing with conflict or violence related incidents; • Promoted national knowledge and capacity of national counterparts through the pro-motion of volunteerism; • The development of capacity through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training, when working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-) governmental counterparts, including Implementing Partners (IPs); • Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment; • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed

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 Programme 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

• Integrity and professionalism • Accountability • Commitment to continuous learning • Planning and organizing • Teamwork and respect for diversity • Communication • Flexibility, adaptability, and ability and willingness to operate independently • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards the UN core values.

advanced skills in drafting in English Language and preparing of joint/integrated analysis and reporting from different substantive sections or units;

Operational planning and coordination and crisis management facilitation;

Experience in Political Affairs or other information analysis (military/security) in a conflict or post-conflict areas;

Skills in information and database management, and presentation software and other electronic media;

Solid computer skills, including full proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word etc.) and other IT applications and office technology equipment;

Have affinity with or interest in conflict management, post-conflict situations, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System;

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 are 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.

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