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SECURITY INFORMATION ANALYST

Juba

  • Organization: UNDOS - United Nations Department of Operational Support
  • Location: Juba
  • Grade: Mid level - P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Security and Safety
    • Internal Security and SafetySecurity
  • Closing Date: Closed

Special Notice

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. - An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. All staff of the Ethics Office are required to submit a financial disclosure statement upon appointment and annually thereafter. These posts are financed by the Support Account for Peacekeeping Operations. Extension of appointment will be subject to budgetary approval.

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. Duty Station is Juba. The Security Information Analyst at P-3 level is under the overall command of the Principal Security Adviser, reports directly to the Chief Security Officer.

Responsibilities

Within limits of delegated authority, the Security Information Analyst at P-3 level is responsible for the management of information relevant to security, including collection, collation, analysis orand dissemination, to be used as a decision-making and planning tool by the UN Designated Official and Security Management Team in a field mission to enhance the safety and security of UN personnel, assets and operations in the country. The Security Information Analyst will maintain security information awareness of all aspects which could potentially affect the safety and security of the UN, including up-to-date knowledge of events relating to the security environment through monitoring of security incidents, daily situation reports, local media and other open sources, and the cultivation of an information gathering and sharing network in accordance with policy and guidelines.

Specific responsibilities of the Security Information Analyst includes but not limited to the following:

•Contributes to the provision of advice to the PSA /CSO or a similar entity on threats affecting the United Nations;
•Supervises the Chief Security Operation in supervision of the Security Information Coordination Unit (SICU);
•Evaluates and coordinates security information requirements, collection, collation and dissemination of security threat information to PSA or CSO, Designated Officials and Security Management Teams;
•Analyzes security information, identifies trends of threats and security incidents affecting United Nations system personnel, assets and operations in specific countries;
•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, PSA or equivalent in the development of specific security risk assessments for individual UN programs and activities within South Sudan, 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 PSA or equivalent, Designated Officials and Security Management Teams 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;
•Drafts and coordinates timely dissemination of security threat information to mission leadership, Security Personnel;
•Drafts reports on analyses of security incidents affecting United Nations system personnel, assets and operations;
•Contributes to the development of state threat assessments in coordination with Principal Security Adviser or equivalent in neighboring countries;
•Supervises and guides the activities of the Security Information Analysts in the SICU as well as any national staff assigned to the information cell;
•Performs other duties as directed by PSA or equivalent

Work implies frequent interaction with the following: •
• Head of Field Mission, Designated Official for Safety and Security (who can be the same person as Head of Mission), Senior Administrative Officers and Directors; •
• Security personnel, United Nations Department for Safety and Security (UNDSS) including field personnel and desk officers at the Peacekeeping Operations Support Section (POSS) at UNDSS headquarters and the Threat and Risk Assessment Unit;
• Security personnel, Department of Peacekeeping Operations including the DPKO-DFS Focal Point for Security at Headquarters, and the Assessment Teams of the DPKO Situation Center and the Office of Military Affairs; •
• Security personnel, Agencies, Funds and Programs operating in the mission's area of responsibility and/or other field missions, • Military and Civilian Police Officers; •
• Project Managers and other Project personnel; •
• Host Government officials and local law enforcement personnel;
• Members of diplomatic missions in the country, foreign military forces and other sanctioned organizations and individuals.

RESULTS EXPECTED:
• Effective planning, implementation and coordination of a security information analysis system capable of maintaining situational awareness for the mission and other United Nations entities in the country.

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:
Excellent drafting abilities, resourceful communications skills, both orally and in writing, ability to effectively communicate complex security issues to clients and supervisors; Clearly present research findings and formulate security advisories; 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.

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. • UNDSS Certification in Security Analysis Process and Practice (SAPP) course is an asset.

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; • Other desirable experience: 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.

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 a substantive assessment exercise followed by competency-based interview.

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, including but not limited to, respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to, whether they have committed or are alleged to have committed criminal offences or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.

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.

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

The screening and 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, including but not limited to, their education, work experience, and language skills, according to the instructions provided on inspira. Applicants will be disqualified from consideration if they do not demonstrate in their application that they meet the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations. Applicants are solely responsible for providing complete and accurate information at the time of application: 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 a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (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.

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