SECURITY INFORMATION ANALYST

Contract

This is a P-4 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 7 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 125,357 USD and 161,621 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position of Security Information Analyst, P4 is located in the United Nations Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), Baghdad. Under the overall supervision of the UNDSS Principal Security Adviser (PSA), the Security Information Analyst will report to the Chief, Security Information Operation Center (SIOC).

Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Security Information Analyst may be responsible for the following duties:

• Advises and provides guidance to the PSA and Designated Official/SMT with regards to regional and country specific threats.
• Prepares briefing materials such as periodic security threat information alerts, notices, warnings, and advisories.
• Contributes to the preparation and review of security-related briefs for UN and other key decision makers.
• Contributes to the preparation of security plans for Iraq by conducting regional and country-specific threat and risk assessments for the UN.
• Analyses trends of security incidents affecting the organizations of the UN System.
• Identifies, through field research of threat actors, the operating environment of the UN in liaison with host governments' security interlocutors.
• Develops security information requirements, collection, collation, and dissemination of security threat information to the PSA, Senior Management and Designated Official.
• Ensures sharing of the best analytical practices; develops training materials, plans, organizes and delivers training sessions for analytical units in the regions.
• Develops security risk assessments, and Security Analysts in the field.
• Develops strategic assessments on trends of security threats in the region for dissemination to relevant clients.
• Prepares early warning reports and indicators on security threats, as a planning tool for Senior Management.
• Establishes lines of communication with focal points of the Inter-Agency Security Management Network (IASMN) for coordination of security threat assessment requirements.
• Consults with the Organizations of the UN System and Member States on the development of security threat information.
• Consults with field missions’ host governments' security interlocutors to inform on threat actors and the operating environment of the UN.
• Communicate with relevant clients to disseminate processed information on strategic assessments on trends of security threats in related regions.
• Maintains continuing awareness of prevailing security conditions for region of coverage.
• Develops technical knowledge and awareness of security threat environments.
• Identifies probable threats by preparation of profiles of threat actors impacting the security environment in which the UN operates.
• Analyzes trends of security incidents affecting the United Nations, advising on potential impacts of threats on the relevant UN staff accordingly.
• Ensures information management systems are functional and in compliance with established Security Analysis Process and Practice Standards.
• Prepares analytical reports on security incidents for Iraq and Field locations.

• Performs other analytical and research assignments and tasks as required.

  Competencies Professionalism: Excellent knowledge and understanding of methodologies for information collection, collation and analysis; ability to develop research projects and perform detailed analysis on security threats and emerging trends; ability to effectively communicate complex issues and defend recommendations to clients and supervisors; ability to clearly present research findings and develop high quality reports on security matters; 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; takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

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 audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjust 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.

Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.

Education Advanced university degree (Master's Degree or equivalent) in Political Science, Military Science, Criminology, International Relations or related fields. A first level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Work Experience At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in applied military, police, or political predictive analysis is required.

At least two years of international experience in a multilateral organization in the field of criminology or corporate security is required.

Experience in the analysis of either security, crime, political, or military trends is required.

Experience in information or intelligence analysis is required.

Experience in the preparation of analytical statistical reports is required.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.

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

Special Notice At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. 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.

Staff members of the United Nations Secretariat must fulfil the lateral move requirements to be eligible to apply for this vacancy. Staff members are requested to indicate all qualifying lateral moves in their Personal History Profile (PHP) and cover letter.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

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.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.