Daily Media Monitoring, Geopolitical Security Western Balkans and Eastern Europe
Assist in the daily monitoring of media and geopolitical events in the specified regions.
Overview
Assist in the daily monitoring of media and geopolitical events in the specified regions.
You have:
- Proficiency in English is required.
- Knowledge of local languages spoken in the Western Balkans and Eastern Europe is desirable.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Prior experience in reporting.
- Ability to synthesize information from various sources into concise reports.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Ability to present information clearly and logically.
- Proven motivation and interest in the fields of security and international conflicts.
- Access to reliable internet connectivity.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
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 the Western Balkans and Eastern 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 the Western Balkans and Eastern 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 local languages spoken in the Western Balkans and Eastern Europe is desirable.
Technical Skills:
Strong research and analytical skills. Prior experience in reporting. Ability to synthesize information from various sources into concise reports. Familiarity with the geopolitical landscape, culture, and current events of the Western Balkans and Eastern 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 conflicts. Access to reliable internet connectivity. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with media monitoring and reporting? | This question assesses your background in gathering and presenting information from various media sources. | Discuss your relevant past roles and the impact of your work on informing decision-making. |
| What techniques do you use to ensure the accuracy and reliability of your reports? | The interviewer wants to understand your approach to verifying information from open sources. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you prioritize a large volume of information to report on? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a time when you had to work independently on a tight deadline? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you approach synthesizing data from multiple reports into a cohesive summary? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to work in the field of security and geopolitical analysis? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How familiar are you with the current geopolitical landscape of the Western Balkans and Eastern Europe? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you utilized any specific tools or platforms for media monitoring? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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