Daily Media Monitoring, Geopolitical Security and Safety - Western Europe
Assist ongoing security risk management by producing daily media reports.
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Overview
Assist ongoing security risk management by producing daily media reports.
You have:
- Proficiency in English is required.
- Knowledge of other languages spoken in Western Europe is an asset.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Ability to synthesize information from various sources into concise reports.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Access to reliable internet connectivity.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Proven motivation and interest in the fields of security and international affairs.
Contract
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The goal of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) is to enable the activities of UNSMS organisations, including UNDP, within acceptable levels of security risk.
The UN Security Risk Management (SRM) process is a United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) tool to identify, analyse and manage safety and security risks to United Nations personnel, assets and operations.
The goal of the assignment is to assist the ongoing security risk management process aimed at enabling the delivery of UNDP programmes in the region. This will be done by producing comprehensive daily reports of geopolitical, security and safety developments from open-media sources. There is no set start date for this online assignment, but once selected, the candidate is expected to start as soon as possible.
The UNDP Security Office in Istanbul is seeking an Online Volunteer to support the monitoring of open-media sources in Western Europe. The volunteer will produce daily open-media reports covering geopolitical, security, and safety-related news.
Under the immediate supervision of the UNDP Security Office in Istanbul, the Online Volunteer will perform:
Daily Media Monitoring:
Produce daily media monitoring reports focusing on Western Europe. Submit reports by 12 PM GMT+3 from Monday to Friday. Ensure that reports cover significant geopolitical events, security incidents, and safety-related news relevant to the region.
Weekly Feedback Sessions:
Participate in a weekly online meeting with the supervisor to discuss progress, receive feedback, and address any relevant matters. Coordinate the exact time and date of meetings based on mutual availability.
Research and Source Utilization:
Utilize local open-media sources, including newspapers, online articles, and other publications in local languages. Ensure that information is accurate, reliable, and sourced from credible outlets.
Language Skills:
Proficiency in English is required. Knowledge of other languages spoken in Western Europe is an asset.
Technical Skills:
Strong research and analytical skills. Ability to synthesize information from various sources into concise reports. Familiarity with the geopolitical landscape, culture, and current events of Western Europe.
Communication Skills:
Excellent written communication skills. Ability to present information clearly and logically.
Other Requirements:
Proven motivation and interest in the fields of security and international affairs. Access to reliable internet connectivity. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Potential interview questions
| What motivated you to apply for this online volunteer position? | To understand your interest and commitment to security and international affairs. | Discuss your passion for security, international relations, or current events. |
| Can you describe your experience with media monitoring? | To assess your relevant experience and skills in media analysis. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure the reliability of your information sources? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you manage your time while working independently? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a geopolitical event that recently caught your attention. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What techniques do you use to analyze and summarize information from multiple sources? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of constructive feedback you've received and how it helped you improve? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you keep updated on developments in security and geopolitical issues? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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