Org. Setting and Reporting

The Department of Safety and Security (UNDSis responsible for providing leadership, operational support and oversight of the United Nations security management system (UNSMglobally. As a global leader in security risk management principles, UNDSS enables the safe and effective delivery of United Nations programmes and activities in the most complex and challenging environments, while maximizing precious resources. To this end, the work of the Department is aligned under a clear mission, to enable United Nations system programme activities through trusted security leadership and solutions. This is a unique opportunity to join a diverse, dynamic and exciting organization gaining unique and valuable experience where security provides great value. Besides the opportunity to gain new skills and further advance security expertise, this position offers a fulfilling environment that gives you satisfaction by contributing directly or indirectly to peace and security, human rights, and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Simply, all humanity will be benefiting from your work. Together, we can make the world a better place. For more information on the Department, and how we make an impact on the world in enabling the achievement of SDGs, visit: https://www.un.org/undss/ The 24/7 UNDSS Global Security Information Centre (GSIserves as a central global hub for providing timely reports to the focal points of the UN Security Management System and the Department’s senior management. The current crisis in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory has significant regional implications and requires access to realtime information and contextual understanding of the local and regional dynamics to provide situational awareness across neighbouring countries as well as to UN senior management to assist in strategic decisionmaking. This position is based in East Jerusalem, under the UNDSS Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory (IOPOffice. Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Chief GSIC in New York and in close collaboration with UNDSS IOPT Security Information and Operations Center (SIO, the Monitoring and Reporting Officer will provide consolidated reports and a common situational overview, including developments of a regional nature.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Chief GSIS, the incumbent will be part of the team mandated to provide UNDSS leadership with a 24/7 common situational awareness overview to support coordination and operational planning and facilitate crisis management. S/he will be responsible for the following duties: Monitoring and reporting: • Ensure that GSIC staff members receive guidance and directives for the collection of information and help maintain relations with stakeholders. • Gather and assimilate information from across UNDSS field offices and external sources, including conventional and social media. • Monitor major developments (security, military, political, humanitarian, human rights, etc.), following the actions of relevant actors, including intergovernmental organizations, governments, nongovernmental organizations, civil society, political institutions and armed actors (regular armies and rebel groups, militias, etc.); and generally maintain high situational awareness. • Prepare and help review and ensure the processing and timely dissemination of integrated reports (including daily and weekly situation reports, special reports, briefings, background notes, presentations, etc.) about significant developments for dissemination to GSIC. • Prepare and help review and send incident (“flash”) reports about important, urgent events and new developments affecting the UN mandate implementation and peace and stability in the region. • Supervise and review the drafting and reporting products of other colleagues and fulfil the role of the Chief of the GSIC in his/her absence. • Monitor, report and track early warning / rapid response information and alerts. • Manage databases and extract data and information from databases and SSIRS for use in various reports and visualizations; and be ready to respond to information queries about security and operations in a timely manner, as requested. • Manage the exchange of operational information with internal and external partners, including UNSMS, AFPs, UNCT, members of the diplomatic community, humanitarian and civil society partners. • When required, perform Duty Officer duties to enable continuous monitoring and reporting coverage, including outofhours work during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Crisis management support: • Help ensure crisis preparedness including through tabletop exercises, regular briefings/trainings on crisis management procedures, SOPs and other guidance. • Under the supervision of Chief GSIC and Principal Security Adviser, support crisis management activities.. • Help ensure the GSIC supports crisis management meetings (secretariat support, presentations, talking points if required, liaison with technicians and facilities managemen. • Liaise regularly with other UN entities to provide timely information during a crisis for decisionmakers. Coordination and operational planning: • Support the organisation of operational coordination meetings, as required, liaising with UNDSS UNHQ, UNCT and other UN coordination bodies and monitor the implementation of decisions. • Support security planning, contingency planning and exercises, where applicable. • Help coordinate critical operations and highlevel visits. • Collaborate with UNOCC at the HQlevel, SIOC incountry and other UNDSS information and operations centres across the region. • Support SIOC in updating SSIRS and security databases. Communications hub: • Support the facilitation of contact between SIOC and GSIC. • Ensure an uptodate database of contact details for key personnel is maintained in the GSIC. Assist the Chief GSIC with management, including: • Supervision of the GSIC, recruitment, training and management of staff; establishment of duty rosters, as necessary; and oversight of budget submissions, as required; relations across the Department and with the UNDSS field offices. • Development of standard operating procedures, tools and templates (for reporting, crisis management, communications, etc., reflecting UNDSS policy and guidancand help to ensure their implementation (including through training and evaluatio. • Preparation and briefing for UNDSS senior leadership • Act as OiC Chief GSIC • Perform other tasks as required by the Chief GSIC.

Competencies

Professionalism: Effective analytical skills; Excellent drafting and editing skills, with the proven ability to produce cogent reports often under strict time constraints; Ability to identify politically sensitive and operationally significant issues. Ability to coordinate with various actors. Ability to effectively conduct presentations by clearly summarizing and articulating operational issues, proposing options and concisely conveying information; Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, including selfawareness and contextual intelligence. Shows openness to learning and commitment to selfdevelopment. Identifies issues, researches, collects data, demonstrates situational awareness, conceptual analytical and evaluative skills and participates in the resolution of issues/problems demonstrating critical thinking, perceptiveness, judgement and decisionmaking. Demonstrates an ability to implement policies. Ability to make quick decisions in emergencies or when rapid response is needed. Communicates complex concepts effectively both verbally and in writing. 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. Shows ability to prioritize, manage, and implement multiple highlevel projects in a timely manner, even in fastchanging contexts. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Takes ownership of accountability and supports strategies to ensure compliance with all security risk management decisions and regulations. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Demonstrates respect and sensitivity towards diversity in all its forms, in all cultural, gender and religious settings. Takes responsibility for incorporating different perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Contributes to an environment in which others can talk and act without fear of repercussion; places confidence in and builds trust with colleagues and stakeholders. 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. Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client. Managing performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decisionmaking 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 risktaking and supports creativity and initiative. Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff. Appraises performance fairly.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degrein political science, social sciences, international relations, law, or related field. A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

JobSpecific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in political or international affairs, military, police, security, civil affairs, humanitarian affairs, human rights, crisis operations and management, or related field is required. A minimum of one year of operational planning experience, during the last five years, is required. Experience in drafting political documents and briefings for senior officials often under strict time constraints is required. Experience providing support for the implementation of operational coordination decisions and mechanisms is required. Experience in political, security and regional analysis is required. Experience gathering and analysing information and data using innovative and enterprise tools, such as the UN SAGE system or similar system, and Power BI dashboards, is required. At least two years of international experience in a conflict or postconflict environment in the last five years is desirable. Experience requiring crisis management expertise, particularly as applied in a 24/7 Operations Room context in an integrated civilianmilitarypolice environment, is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English (both oral and writteis required. Note: Fluency equals a rating of “fluent” in all four areas (speak, read, write and understan.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competencybased interview.

Special Notice

• This job opening is advertised to fill an extrabudgetary funded temporary position. It is available for a period of 364 days. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. The appointment or assignment and renewal thereof is subject to the availability of the project funds, budgetary approval and/or extension of the mandate. Accordingly, the appointment will be temporary for the duration of the grant. • While this temporary job opening may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. • Due to the temporary nature of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station. • This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule • The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSis taking efforts to improve gender parity, including full implementation of the UNwide, and Departmental Gender Strategies. We are committed to providing an inclusive culture and exciting opportunities for women in the security and operations field. • A current staff member who holds a fixedterm, permanent or continuing appointment may apply for temporary positions no more than one level above his or her current grade. 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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.

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