SENIOR INFORMATION ANALYST, POLITICAL AFFAIRS

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). Within delegated authority, the Senior Information Analyst/Chief JMAC (Joint Mission Analysis Centre) will be responsible for coordinating and supervising the activities of the JMAC which include the management (collection, coordination, analysis and dissemination) of information in order to support decision making, early warning, policy development and planning within the Mission. He/she also serves as mission focal point for implementation of the Comprehensive Planning and Performance Management System (CPAS) in UNFICYP. The Senior Information Analyst/Chief JMAC reports to the Senior Advisor or his/her designate.

Responsibilities In consultation with the Senior Advisor and/or the Head of Mission, ensure that Information Requirements (IR) and Priority Information Requirements (PIR) are established and maintained, and that priorities are established for information collection and analysis in accordance with the mandate of the integrated mission.

• Provide briefings to the Mission Senior Management Group, Senior UN staff and visiting delegations and represent the JMAC in mission-level meetings and other events.
• Daily manage the JMAC team of civilian and uniformed personnel and JMAC focal points.
• Oversee the coordination of Requests for Information between the JMAC and other Mission components, the UN Country Team and UN Headquarters.
• Ensure appropriate orientation of the gathering of comprehensive information about events or actions that may affect the successful implementation of the Mission's mandate.
• Support contingency planning and participate in strengthening the ability of Senior Mission Leaders to be informed and understand developments on the ground.
• Oversee the monitoring of a wide spectrum of information sources including integrated Mission daily and weekly situation reports, Mission component reports, local news including intelligence related material and interaction with National Government officials, International Organizations, Diplomatic Community and Civil Society Organizations.
• Oversee and ensure the timely production and quality of products: risk analyses, threat assessments, Early Warning Notes, analytical reports on key political, security, socioeconomic, humanitarian and regional issues.
• Data innovation and analytics: design and oversee the development of data management, collection, visualization and analysis tools (e.g. databases, dashboards) in support of data driven evidence-based analysis.
• Develop user-friendly visual products (e.g. factsheets, datasheets, infographics, profiles, maps, etc.)
• Support and liaise closely with the Mission Crisis Management Team.
• Manage and supervise JMAC staff and focal points with a range of expertise (military analysts, UNPOL, political affairs, civil affairs, information assistants and technical IT/data management and GIS expertise).
• Perform other relevant duties as directed by the Senior Advisor and/or Head of Mission.

COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (CPAS):

• Oversee implementation of all aspects of the Comprehensive Planning and Performance Assessment System (CPAS) and Chair the CPAS working group.
• Oversee periodic reviews of the mission CPAS framework and indicators, ensuring alignment with the mission mandate and mission concept, and periodic context mappings and stakeholder analyses;
• Develop and oversee the data collection plan for CPAS and ensure streamlining of data collection and reporting.
• Oversee organization of the Mission Planning Unit of periodic performance assessments on mission activities (R-E-D analysis).
• Conduct and oversee quarterly indicators/trends analysis, analyze findings, formulate, operational and strategic recommendations for mission leadership.

• Using CPAS data and assessments coordinate the production of regular comprehensive performance reports for mission leadership and infographics and visuals in support of reports and briefings to the Security Council.

  Competencies Professionalism : 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.

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 and 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.

Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow. Empowers others to translate vision into results. Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives. Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support. Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions. Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo. Shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

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 (Master’s or Doctorate degree, or equivalent) in in political science, social sciences, international relations, law, public administration, economics or related fields is required. A first-level degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in intelligence or information analysis, political or international affairs, journalism, security (military or police) or related field with advisory/managerial responsibilities is required.

Experience in leading and managing a team is required.

Experience working in or in support of a field operation of the United Nations Common System or a comparable international organization is desirable.

Experience working in an integrated civilian military-police environment is desirable.

Data proficiency and experience in data analytics are desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English 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 available through 31 October 2023.

This job opening is advertised to fill a temporarily vacant position during the absence of the regular incumbent for a period of one year or longer. The regular incumbent is entitled to return to this position at the expiry of the temporary vacancy period. If the regular incumbent exercises the right to return, the appointment or temporary assignment or promotion of the candidate selected for this job opening will not be renewed or extended.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance 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.

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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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