ASSOCIATE INFORMATION ANALYST, POLITICAL AFFAIRS – UNITAMS

Job Opening

Job Opening Number	22-Political Affairs-UNITAMS-186262-F-Khartoum (M)
Job Code Title	ASSOCIATE INFORMATION ANALYST, POLITICAL AFFAIRS
Department/Office	United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan
Duty Station	KHARTOUM
Posting Period	19 July 2022 – 02 August 2022
Staffing Exercise	N/A

Org. Setting and Reporting

The position is located in the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS). The United Nations Security Council adopted resolution 2524 (2020) authorizing the mandate of UNITAMS, which is to assist the political transition, progress towards democratic governance, protection and promotion of human rights and sustainable peace; support peace processes and the implementation of future peace agreements, assist peacebuilding, civilian protection and rule of law, in particular in Blue Nile and South Kordofan (the Two Areas) and Darfur; and support the mobilization of economic and development assistance and the coordination of humanitarian assistance.

The position is based in Khartoum and is located in the Office of The Chief of Staff in the Integrated Mission Analysis Team. The incumbent will report to the Information Analyst.

Responsibilities

Within the limits of delegated authority, the Associate Information Analyst will be responsible for performing the following duties:

• Assist in gathering information in support of the UNITAMS leadership team (MLT), as required; together with the Information Analyst, help identify areas for potential research and analysis.
• In close coordination with other units in UNITAMS, maintain an understanding of the political, security, humanitarian, and human rights situation in the Mission area and region; follow unfolding events; conduct trend analysis and mid- to long-term predictive analysis; work with colleagues to gather and verify information; and be able to select, confirm, and deliver the relevant information, with the appropriate political context, in a concise manner (written or oral),
including preparing data visualizations;
• Collate, evaluate and provide short or long-term analysis on developments/events affecting the implementation of Mission mandate, using sources such as Mission components (civilian, police), national military/civilian actors, NGOs, media and other key stakeholders;
• Gather and analyze information on local conflicts, land issues, local political developments, security environment, military developments, presence of foreign armed groups, cross-border illegal activities affecting the peace process, as requested;
• Maintain a system for classifying and storing confidential information;
• Contribute to situational awareness by producing timely accurate and analytical reports and briefings for Mission leadership;
• Contribute to the drafting of the weekly situational report of the mission
• Contribute to drafting updates for UNOCC when needed
• In coordination with the Information Analyst, provide written inputs for the crisis coordination cell
• Participate in fact-finding and other missions to the field;
• Foster effective working relationships with other Mission components, the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) and relevant external actors and organizations;
• Present feasible solutions to reduce or manage the risks of different threats
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Proven ability to integrate different perspectives, i.e. political, civil affairs, military, police, security, humanitarian, human rights, gender, child protection perspectives into analytical products. Strong drafting skills. Skills in developing networks for data collection. Skills in using and visualizing data to support analysis. Demonstrated ability to complete in-depth studies and to formulate conclusions and/or recommendations. Analytical mindset. 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.

TECHNOLOGICAL AWARENESS: Keeps abreast of available technology; Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; Shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in International Relations or a related subject is required. A first-level university degree in combination with other relevant academic qualifications and/or experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in political affairs, civil
affairs, humanitarian affairs, journalism, military and police intelligence, security analysis, crisis operations and management, or related field, is required.

Professional experience preparing summary, quantitative and analytical reports on a variety of
issues is required.

Experience working in an entity of the United Nations system (such as JMAC or JOC or an analytical cell) or a comparable international organization is desirable.

Experience working in or on the Horn of Africa region is desirable.

Experience developing data visualizations or in information management is desirable.

Excellent drafting skills in English is required.

Languages

French and English are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required.

Assessment

Previously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment.

Special Notice

This “Recruit from Roster” job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.

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.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side 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.

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No Fee

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