SECURITY INFORMATION ANALYST

Contract

This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 112,571 USD and 147,402 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is funded by the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia and is located within the UNDSS Integrated Security Workforce Colombia. The Security Information Analyst at P3 level reports directly to the Chief Security Adviser/Chief Security Officer (CSA/CSO). The Security Information Analyst (P3) manages and leads the Security Information and Operations Section which includes the Security Information Coordination Unit (SICU), the Plans and Liaison Unit (PLU), and the Security Operations Center (SOC).

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff, as per the Secretary General´s Gender Parity Strategy. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Candidates interested to work for the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia may wish to check out our Realistic Job Preview videos to get an idea of the living and working conditions in different duty stations in Colombia.: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-8SCkVjg-e3073SwTDG1VQf1oLTWfUQ4

The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

Responsibilities Within limits of delegated authority, and under the general supervision of the CSA/CSO, the P3 SIA is responsible for the following:

The development of situational awareness and security information on known and anticipated threats and associated risks; the preparation of security advisories, alerts and warnings and their timely distribution to the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) in Colombia; the development of security analyses and assessments for mandated programmes and activities, and assistance in the development of mandatory security documents and reports; the development and evaluation of trends of security incidents at the duty station and lessons learned; timely reflection of the above in security standard operating procedures and in security assessments and plans; the determination of accessibility to areas prone to elevated threats and risks; the development and maintenance of staff tracking systems, security clearance procedures and emergency communications requirements; development and evaluation of security incident reports; the coordination of security operational issues and the maintenance of effective coordination with security officers of the UNSMS in Colombia; and the continuous support to the crisis management team at the duty station during crisis situations.

Specific responsibilities (These duties are generic and may not be performed by all Security Information Analysts): - Daily management of the Security Information and Operations Section (SIOC) and the units under this structure: SICU, PLU, and SOC; including the identification of priorities, development of work plans and operating procedures, and supervision of personnel. - Coordination of security analyses and assessments, the evaluation of the security operating environment, and keeping the Chief Security Adviser, the Designated Official and Members of the Security Management Team timely updated on latest security developments. - Contributes to the provision of advice to the CSA/CSOon threats affecting the United Nations; - Evaluates and coordinates security information requirements, collection, collation and dissemination of security threat information to CSA/CSO, and the Designated Official and Security Management Team through the CSA; - Analyzes security information, identifies trends of threats and security incidents affecting United Nations system personnel, assets and operations in Colombia; - Conducts trend analysis, gathers comprehensive information on all factors of insecurity, assesses the relevance and validity of security information and the reliability of information resources; - Assists Senior Officers though the CSA/CSO in the development of specific security risk assessments for individual UN programmes and activities in countries and regions, or in preparation of rapid threat and risk assessments; - Contributes to the development of corresponding security advisories and recommendations on security operating procedures; - Provides country-wide security risk analysis, briefing materials and presentations to CSA/CSO, and the Designated Official and Security Management Team as requested by the CSA on security matters; - Conducts and coordinates research on specific threat factors, support activities of the Crisis Management Team in response to specific security incidents; - Maintains effective communication channels with security authorities of host countries and other interlocutors at the CSA request; - Drafts reports on analyses of security incidents affecting United Nations system personnel, assets and operations; - Supervises and guides the activities of theSICU analysts and any other staff assigned under his/her responsibility;; - Performs other duties as directed by CSA/CSO; - Integrate a Gender perspective throughout all process of analysis and reporting according to UN Guidelines. - Ensures that all UNVMC policies are applied and followed thoroughly across all processes, including adherence to UNVMC code of conduct and ethics, and integrate a gender-sensitive approach in all functions. - Perform all other duties as assigned by the CSA/CSO

Competencies Core Competencies: Professionalism: Excellent knowledge and understanding of methodologies for information collection, collation and analysis; ability to develop research projects and perform studies on practical security matters; knowledge of security management, combined with solid background (training, education and experience) in security information management; Ability to understand security threats and challenges in a conflict and post-conflict environment; Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations. Always acts ethically and with integrity Communication: -Speaks and writes clearly and effectively -Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately -Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication -Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience -Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed

Planning & Organizing: -Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies -Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required -Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work -Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning -Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary -Uses time efficiently

Judgement/ Decision-making: -Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly -Gathers relevant information before making a decision -Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them -Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization -Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information -Checks assumptions against facts -Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision -Makes tough decisions when necessary

Education - An advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent such as a senior command and staff qualification) in security management, information management or business administration, political/social science or international relations with focus on security information management. - A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience in military, police or security information management may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. - A diploma from a national police or military academy resulting in an appointment as a commissioned officer in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience in military, police or security management at the rank of commissioned officer (i.e. Lieutenant / Inspector or equivalent) maybe accepted in lieu of a first level university degree. - Successfully certification in the UN DSS Security Analysis Process and Practice (SAPP) course is desirable (and will be expected for future advancement in this field).

Other: - UNDSS certification in any of the following is an asset: Security Certification Programme, Security Analysis Process and Practice, Hostage Incident Management, Close Protection Officers Course, Security Investigation.

Job - Specific Qualification UNDSS certification in any of the following is an asset: Security Certification Programme, Security Analysis Process and Practice, Hostage Incident Management, Close Protection Officers Course, Security Investigation.

Work Experience A minimum of five years with advanced university degree (seven years with a first-level university degree) of progressively responsible experience in security information analysis with a military, police, state, civilian information management or security management organization is required.

At least two years’ experience and exposure at the international level is required.

At least one year of experience in a conflict or post conflict environment is required.

Experience in Security Information and Operations Centre (SIOC), Security Information Coordination Unit (SICU), Joint Mission Analysis Centre, maintenance and coordination of priority information requirements, computerized data base and archives, mission-wide risk analysis; conduct of statistical analysis to identify trends and security incident patterns; assessment of conflict dynamics, GIS data basis management, military, or national intelligence, etc. are desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position(s) advertised, fluency in oral and written in both English and Spanish is required.

Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice - This position is temporarily available until December 31. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.

• While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.

• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.

• This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.

• Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.

• Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

  United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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