Jobs - 59393- Security Information Analyst

Security Information Analyst - UNDSS

Location :

Multiple Duty Stations (Sana'a, YEMEN; Dakar, SENEGAL and Islamabad, PAKISTAN)

Type of Contract :

FTA International

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

27-Sep-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

P-3

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 year

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

Dakar and Amman Four years; Islamabad 3 Years

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The positions are located in the Amman, Dakar and Islamabad field offices of the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS). UNDSS is responsible for providing leadership, operational support and oversight of the security management system to enable the safest and most efficient conduct of the programmes and activities of the United Nations System. Successful candidates who are not initially hired against this post will be placed on a roster for consideration as and when similar vacancies arise in the future at other duty stations. The selection process will be managed by UNDSS but, as UNDP administers UNDSS staff in field locations, appointment to this position will be offered under UNDP conditions of service. 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 and other duty stations in their careers, as per established rules and procedures. UNDSS has a mandatory mobility policy whereby its internationally-recruited staff are expected to rotate to other duty stations every three to four years. The rotation programme is managed centrally by UNDSS.

Duties and Responsibilities

For Amman and Dakar, under the supervision of the UNDSS Chief, Threat and Risk Assessment Service (TRAS) and for Islamabad, under the supervision of the UNDSS Chief, Security Information and Operations Centre (SIOC), the Security Information Analyst (SIA) is responsible for the management of information relevant to security, including collection, collation, analysis and dissemination, to be used as a decision-making and planning tool by the UN Designated Officials (DOs) and Security Management Teams (SMTs) in Jordan, Syria, Egypt and the respective border areas (Amman), in the Sahel sub-region and its respective border areas (Dakar), in Pakistan and border areas (Islamabad) to enhance the safety and security of UN personnel, assets and operations in the country.

The SIA 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. To accomplish the above, the SIA will be responsible for the identification and coordination of security information requirements, development of trend analysis, gathering comprehensive information on all factors on security as well as determining the relevance and validity of security information and the reliability of information resources. The SIA will be responsible for disseminating security information in a timely manner to representatives of all UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes operating in the Middle East (Amman), the Sahel (Dakar) and Pakistan (Islamabad). The SIAs in Amman and Dakar will work in coordination with the Senior SIA as part of a Regional Security Information Team (RSIT) and must be available to deploy worldwide as part of the UNDSS analytical surge capacity. The SIA in Islamabad will work in coordination with the Senior SIA of the SIOC and will act as the SIOC duty officer during crisis situation and perform any other duties as directed by the Chief of SIOC.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Professionalism:

Knowledge and understanding of methodologies for information collection, collation and analysis;
Ability to develop research projects and perform studies on practical security matters;
Ability to communicate complex issues to clients and supervisors, clearly present research findings and formulate security advisories;
Shows pride in work and in achievements, demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter;
Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
Motivated by professional rather than personal concern and shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges;
Remains calm in stressful situations and 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 and correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately;
Asks questions to clarify, exhibits interest in having two-way communication and 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 and 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.

Core Competencies:

Integrity;
Professionalism;
Respect for Diversity.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree) in Political or Social Science, Military Science, Criminology, International Relations or related field;
A first-level university degree with seven (7) years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Experience:

At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in applied military, law enforcement or political analysis, research and/or studies in the field of criminology and/or crime statistics or corporate security, with international experience;
Experience in the United Nations security management system is desirable.

Language:

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations;
For the post in Amman, written and spoken fluency in both English and Arabic is required;
For the post in Dakar, written and spoken fluency in both English and French is required;
For the post in Islamabad, written and spoken fluency in English is required.

Before submitting your application, please note the following:

Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will not be accepted;
All applications must include (as an attachment) a completed P.11 form which can be downloaded from: http://sas.undp.org/documents/p11_personal_history_form.docx;
Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment, therefore group all your documents into one single PDF file to attach;
Applications without the completed UN P-11 form, or with a partially completed P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment;
CVs or other forms of resumé will not be accepted;
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

United Nations Considerations

The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, 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 and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.

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 applicant's bank accounts.