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Job Opening
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Posting Title: |
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Security Information Analyst, P4
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Job Code Title: |
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SECURITY INFORMATION ANALYST
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United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq
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BAGHDAD
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Posting Period: |
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19 December 2014-2 January 2015
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Job Opening number: |
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14-SEC-UNAMI-39287-F-BAGHDAD (M)
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N/A
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United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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Org. Setting and Reporting
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This position is located in the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). The Security Information Analyst at P-4 level will be based in Baghdad. The incumbent reports to the Chief Security Adviser.
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Responsibilities
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Within limits of delegated authority, and under the general supervision of the Chief Security Adviser, the Security Information Analyst at P-4 level 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 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 and maintenance of an information gathering and sharing network in accordance with policy and guidelines.
• Advises the CSA on threats affecting the United Nations; • Supervises the Security Information and Operations Centre (SIOC), as appointed; • Provides supervision of the Security Information Cell as a senior Security Information Analyst (SIA); • Identifies and coordinates security information requirements, collection, collation and dissemination of security threat information to CSA, 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; • Develops trend analysis, gathers comprehensive information on all factors of insecurity, determines the relevance and validity of security information and the reliability of information resources; • Assists in the development of specific security risk assessments for individual UN programmes and activities in countries and regions, or in preparation of rapid threat and risk assessments; • Develops corresponding security advisories and recommendations on security operating procedures; • Develops country-wide security risk analyses, briefing materials and presentations to CSA, 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; • Establishes effective communication channels with security authorities of host countries and other interlocutors; • Ensures timely dissemination of security threat information to mission leadership, Security Personnel; • Develops reports on analyses of security incidents affecting United Nations system personnel, assets and operations; • Develops regional threat assessments in coordination with Chief Security Adviser or equivalent in neighboring countries; • Supervises the activities of the Security Information Analysts (if available) in the SIOC as well as any national staff assigned to the information cell; • Performs other duties as directed by CSA.
Work implies frequent interaction with the following: • Designated Official for Safety and Security, Senior Administrative Officers and Directors; • Security personnel, United Nations Department for Safety and Security (UNDSS) including field personnel and desk officers at UNDSS headquarters and the Threat and Risk Service; • Security personnel, Agencies, Funds, Programmes & Organisations operating in the mission’s area of responsibility and/or other field missions, • 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.
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Competencies
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• 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• 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.
• Judgment and Decision-making: Demonstrated sound judgment, ability to differentiate assumptions, inductions and deductions from conclusions and proven facts. Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; Gathers relevant information before making a decision; Considers positive and negative impact on others and on the Organization; Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; Checks assumptions against facts; Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; Makes tough decisions when necessary.
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Education
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• 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. • A diploma from a national police or military academy resulting in an appointment as a commissioned officer in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience in military, police or security management at the rank of commissioned officer (i.e. Lieutenant / Inspector or equivalent) maybe accepted in lieu of a first level university degree. • Successfully certification in the UN DSS Security Analysis Process and Practice (SAPP) course is an asset (and will be expected for future advancement in this field). Other: • UNDSS certification in any of the following is an asset: Security Certification Programme or Hostage Incident Management
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Work Experience
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• A minimum of seven years with advanced university degree (nine 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 and Operations Centre (SIOC), 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.
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Languages
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English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of Arabic is desirable.
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Assessment
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Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an informal interview.
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Special Notice
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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.
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United Nations Considerations
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Job openings posted on the Careers Portal are taken off at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
Applications are automatically pre-screened according to the published evaluation criteria of the job opening on the basis of the information provided by applicants. Applications cannot be amended following submission and incomplete applications shall not be considered. The selected candidate will be subject to a reference checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
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” on the upper right side of the browser on Inspira.
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). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
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.
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No Fee
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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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