SECURITY INFORMATION ANALYST – Port-au-Prince

  • Location:
  • Salary:
    $64,121 - $85,921 / YEAR
  • Job type:
    FULL_TIME
  • Posted:
    8 hours ago
  • Category:
    Documentation and Information Management, Security
  • Deadline:
    08/11/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

Org. Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUwas established by Security Council resolution 2476 and is mandated to promote and strengthen political stability and good governance, including the rule of law, preserving, and advancing a peaceful and stable environment, supporting an inclusive interHaitian national dialogue, and protecting and promoting human rights in Haiti. The Security Information Analyst will maintain awareness of all aspects which could potentially affect the safety and security of the UN, including uptodate 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 of an information gathering and sharing network in accordance with policy and guidelines. This position is located within the Safety & Security Section of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti, (BINU, PortauPrince. The incumbent reports to the Chief Security Officer.
Responsibilities
Within the limits of delegated authority, the Security Information Analyst will be responsible for the following duties: • Collects, review, and assess reports produced by UN components responsible for areas of research related to the SIA’s respective security environment. • Collects, review and assess reports, articles, and products published in the open media related to the SIA’S respective security environment. • Assess reports and information provided by Host Country Authorities. • Conducts research on specific threat, factors, supports activities of the Crisis Management Team responding to specific security incidents. • Drafts and coordinates timely dissemination of security threat information to Mission leadership, Security Personnel. • Conducts analysis of security information, identification of trends of threats, and security incidents affecting United Nations system personnel, assets, and operations in specific countries. • Identify security information requirements, collection, collation, and dissemination of security threat information to the Chief Security Officer and Chief Security Advisor. • Ensure timely dissemination of security threat information to representatives of all Organizations of the United Nations Management System operating in the country, Field Security Coordination officers and Security Officers of the Organizations of the United Nations system. • Assist with the development of corresponding security advisories and recommendations on security operating procedures. • Assists in the development of briefing materials and presentations for the Chief Security Officer and Chief Security Advisor, Designated Official and Security Management Team on security matters. • Develops reports on analysis of security incidents affecting United Nations system personnel, assets, and operations. • Contributes to the development of regional threat assessments in coordination with Chief Security Adviser or equivalenting neighboring countries. • Performs other duties as directed by the Chief Security Officer.
Competencies
Professionalism: 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 twoway communication. 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; 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. Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments. Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards. Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules. Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments. Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Education
• An advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalenin security management, information management or business administration, political/social science, or international relations with focus on security information management. • A firstlevel 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 four additional years of qualifying experience in military, police, or security management at the rank of commissioned officer (i.e., Lieutenant/ Inspector or equivalenmaybe accepted in lieu of a first level university degree.
JobSpecific Qualification
• Successful certification in the UNDSS Security Analysis Process and Practice (SAPcourse is required (and will be expected for future advancement in this fiel. • UNDSS certification in any of the following is required: Security Certification Programme, Security Analysis Process and Practice, Hostage Incident Management.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years with advanced university degree (seven years with a firstlevel university degreof 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 of experience and exposure at the international level, with at least one year of experience in a conflict or post conflict environment is required. At least one years’ experience in a Security Information and Operations Centre (SIO, and/or a Security Information Coordination Unit (SICor equivalent is desirable. Experience in the maintenance and coordination of priority information requirements, computerized data base and archives and mission wide risk analysis is desirable. Experience in the conduct of statistical analysis to identify trends and security incident patterns is desirable. Experience in the assessment of conflict dynamics and GIS data basis management is desirable Experience in the design and delivery of analytical products on a weekly and monthly basis to internal and external interlocutors is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English or/and French, (both oral and writteis required; knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of Spanish is desirable.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competencybased interview.
Special Notice
At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. The United Nations Secretariat maintains rosters of qualified and available candidates to fill anticipated job openings in peacekeeping operations, special political missions, and other field operations. For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or underrepresented in the UN Secretariat as of 31 August 2024, are strongly encouraged to apply: Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Belize, Brunei Darussalam, China, Cuba, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Germany, Grenada, GuineaBissau, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Libya, Liechtenstein, Malta, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States o, Monaco, Nauru, Oman, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, TimorLeste, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu.
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 nonsmoking 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 SecretaryGeneral, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 2 (. Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D2 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 accountholder 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 timon the deadline date.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAININ. THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.