Aviation 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.

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), 2625 (Mar. 2022).

Under the direct supervision of Deputy Chief Aviation Officer Juba, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Coordinate with different stake holders (e.g. aviation planning, sector air operations, military components of UNMISS and host country etc.) for collecting, analyzing and disseminating information which shall be used as a decision-making and planning tool for the Threat Assessment. • Use systematic and quantifiable approach to assess probable threats against UN-MISS air asset utilizing a methodology of Identifying the threat, Applying an analysis and dissemination process and Maintaining a follow-up and progress system. • Apply intelligent risk management system in order to assess threats against UNMISS air assets with the information available from different sources. • Collecting and analyzing information from a wide range of other sources, including UNMISS Joint Mission Analysis Centre (JMAC), United Nations Police (UNPOL, United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS), UN humanitarian agencies, International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and local government authorities. • Monitoring and gathering latest information on events or incidents in all areas where UNMISS operates its flights that may affect flight safety. • Analyze the probability and severity of each risk factor to determine the total risk level based on the available information and present it in an ICAO risk assessment matrix format with color coding. • Propose risk mitigation measures, depending upon the associated threat, to ensure UNMISS flights are conducted with the associated risk reduced to “as low as reasonably possible” (ALARP) • Building effective networks through mission components with Stake holders. • Coordinate for threat assessment meeting as and when required and prepare minutes. • Check UNMISS Daily Flight Schedule (DFS) and inform of any significant changes in threat assessment of any locations in a proactive manner. • Accurately interpret threat assessment and its impact in UNMISS operation and disseminate promptly. • Demonstrate a high level of creativity and strategy to coordinate the communications platforms between all stake holders. • Work with all team members to resolve issues and perform tasks in parallel. • Report to the supervisor periodically on team and individual work accomplishments, problems, progress in threat assessment tasks and work processes, and individual and team training needs. • Performing any other duties as assigned by the Chief of Air Threat Unit or the Chief Aviation Officer

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 in-stance 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.

the Aviation industry with emphasis on information analysis, International or national security, Aviation security, military intelligence or Aviation Counter terrorism.

Proven training in Aviation information analysis, Aviation safety and security, Military intelligence and or Aviation Counter terrorism is desirable.

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.