Information Analyst

Details

Mission and objectives

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) was established on 3 June 2013 by UN Security Council Resolution 2102, following a comprehensive assessment of the United Nations in support of the establishment of the Federal Government of Somalia. The mandate of UNSOM was subsequently renewed by Security Council resolutions. Unanimously adopting resolution 2102 (2013), the Council decided that the mandate of UNSOM would include the provision of policy advice to the Federal Government and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) on peacebuilding and state-building in the areas of governance, security sector reform and rule of law (including the disengagement of combatants), development of a federal system (including state formation), constitutional review, democratisation (including preparations for the 2016 political transition) and coordination of international donor support. Among its other mandated functions, UNSOM is helping build the Federal Government’s capacity to promote respect for human rights and women’s empowerment, promote child protection, prevent conflict-related sexual and gender-based violence, and strengthen justice institutions. Further, it is monitoring, helping investigate and reporting to the Council on any abuses or violations of human rights or of international humanitarian law committed in Somalia, or any abuses committed against children or women. The Mission is also supporting the implementation of the National Security Architecture that was endorsed by the Federal Government and Federal Member States in April 2017 and the Comprehensive Approach to Security framework.

Context

UNSOM was established in 2013- http://unsom.unmissions.org). The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM - http://amisom-au.org) and the United Nations Sup-port Office in Somalia (UNSOS) are main partners.

Task description

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Joint Operations Center (JoC/IIH), the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: (a) Data management • Set up and maintain a reliable database for capturing events of relevance to the Mission mandate; and developing the necessary dashboard tools for production of data-informed deliverables for onward analytical use by relevant intra-Mission units • Scope of data management tools to include incidents, production of visuals for reporting, providing data for onward capture in reporting and briefing products including for the Mission leadership, packaging for briefings and presentations tailored reporting and other products, etc. • Acts as the go-to resource for multi-layered products, able to execute at a higher level of responsibility when covering for vacant positions or periods of absence. (b) Monitoring and reporting: • Seek and maintain a high degree of situational awareness and understanding of events, developments, and trends in the mission area, including through practical cooperation, coordination, and information sharing, using both formal and informal means with UN entities (mission and UNCT and in particular UNSOM’s field offices), with the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), with other international organizations and NGOs; and with national counterparts. • Monitor major developments (political, governance, humanitarian, human rights, military, security, and economic development), following the actions of relevant actors (including intergovernmental organizations, governments, non-governmental organizations, civil society, political institutions, armed ac-tors (formal armies and informal rebel groups, militias, etc.), etc.; • Prepare and collate integrated reports (including daily and weekly reports) about significant developments in the country and region for review and eventual dissemination within the mission and to headquarters. • Maintain and train mission staff on using appropriate databases, including the SAGE system, of submitted reports for ready access by appropriate Mission components. • Maintain and introduce the mission staff to the use of Power Bi applications and related dashboards; produce related visuals for reporting and briefing. • As necessary, research and draft special reports related to operational issues, draft Code Cables addressing current operations, and official e-mails; (c) Crisis management support: • Under the supervision of IIH leadership and the Chief of Staff, support crisis management secretariat activities which include reporting, information management, and simulation exercises – in particular with field offices. (d) Coordination of operations: • (g) Support the organization of operational coordination meetings, as required, liaising with mission sections and the UNCT; • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.