Organization: UNMISS – United Nations Mission in South Sudan
Location: Juba
Grade: Mid level – P-4, International Professional – Internationally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
Social Affairs
International Relations
Political Affairs
Communication and Public Information
Closing Date: 2024-11-28
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Joint Mission Analysis Centre (JMAC) of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Juba. Juba is classified in the “E” category and as a non-family duty station. The incumbent will report to the Senior Information Analyst /Chief JMAC.
Responsibilities
Within the delegated authority, the Information Analyst will be responsible for performing the following duties: • In consultation with the Chief JMAC, the Information Analyst will identify potential research and analysis topics. Collate, evaluate and analyse information related to developments/events relevant to the implementation of the Mission mandate, using a variety of sources, including UN Mission civilian/military/ police components, UN Country Team, national military/civilian authorities, international community, NGOs, media and other key stakeholders. • Develop effective working relationships with UN Mission components, the UNCT and relevant external actors and organizations. In consultation with the Chief JMAC and other relevant Mission components, ensures the development and application of JMAC tools, such as Information Requirements (IRs) and Collection Plans. • Produce accurate and timely integrated analysis, assessments, maps and other JMAC products which support decision-making, policy development and planning by Senior Mission Leadership. Assist the Chief JMAC in overseeing the timely production of quality JMAC products and in ensuring information security as well as proper dissemination. • Provide briefings to the Mission Leadership Team, senior UN staff and visiting delegations and represent the JMAC in meetings as required. Support the Chief JMAC in the supervision and management of a diverse, integrated JMAC team (recruitment, staff development, training, evaluation etc.). • Oversee a system for classifying and storing confidential information, in consultation with information management/technology expertise. • Support efforts to implement the 1 May 2019 DPO/Peacekeeping-Intelligence Coordination Team (PICT)- Policy on Peacekeeping-Intelligence, to include the establishment of a Joint Coordination Board within the Mission and strengthening of the Mission’s integrated mission peacekeeping-intelligence cycle: ensuring the effective and rational tasking, collection and analysis of information across different platforms, components and geographic areas; and ensuring that systems are integrated, accessible and friendly to users. • Develop and maintain effective working relationships and foster collaboration with Mission components, the UN Country Team (UNCT), UN Headquarters, as well as external actors and organizations in the country and the region. • Perform other duties as directed by the Chief JMAC.
Competencies
Professionalism: – Strong analytical skills and experience in information collection and management. – Excellent drafting and editing skills with the proven ability to produce cogent reports and edit the work of others. – Ability to develop information collection, assessment and analysis plans that support the mandate of the Mission and its strategic objectives. – Ability to produce forward-looking, pre-emptive analytical products and relevant leadership advice. – Proven ability to integrate different perspectives into analytical products. – Proven ability in preparing various sensitive and confidential analytical correspondences/reports and presentations in a fast-paced and high-stress environment. – Capable of identifying, articulating and defending complex concepts, issues and recommendations. – 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; 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. 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
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.
Job – Specific Qualification
Not available.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in intelligence or information analysis, political science, international relations, journalism, development, security (military or police) or related field is required. Experience in a UN peacekeeping or other field operation is required. Excellent analytical, drafting and briefing skills are required. Experience supervising or managing teams is required. Experience working in the geographical region of operations is desirable. Experience working in an integrated civilian-military-police environment is 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
Extension of the appointment is subject to Extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds or extension of the mandate. 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. Qualified women that meet the requirements of this job opening are particularly encouraged to apply and will be given full consideration in accordance with the United Nations efforts to increase women participation in its workforce.
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. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile 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
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