Employer:Global Pulse/UNOPS
Deadline: April 8, 2020
Global Pulse is seeking a Security Research Analyst to provide support for the implementation of projects with the Pulse Lab Network in support of SDG 16 – Peace, justice and strong institutions.
This is a position in UNOPS for supporting projects carried out for Global Pulse. The incumbent of this position will be personnel of UNOPS under its full responsibility.
Under the guidance of UN Global Pulse senior management, the selected candidate will:
1. Conduct research and interviews with UN agency partners to generate security assessments
Track developing threats and related risks in the duty station and region,
Generate reports that review the impact of security factors and risk on UN and partner’s personnel premises, assets, programme design and delivery;
Provide recommendations regarding effective risk prevention and mitigation measures, including recommendations on methods for security assessments;
Identify various levels of risk and conduct a risk analysis,
Advise UN Global Pulse in data analysis methods applicable in security assessments.
2. Provide technical support, guidance, and advice to UN Global Pulse
Test the usability of UN Global Pulse developed tools to conduct substantive security assessments;
Ensure adequate collation and verification of security information into assessments;
Contribute to the development of systems and tools for the monitoring and assessment of security situation needs in line with innovative methodologies and best practices.
3. Support project implementation **
Oversee the deliverables of a team of field analysts and support the production of project outputs;
Liaise and coordinate with UN Global Pulse’s partners for project implementation;
Oversee and prepare accurate and timely reporting, collate information and prepare project reports.**
Provide inputs to conceptualize, implement, monitor and evaluate innovation projects to in support of SDG 16 – Peace, justice and strong institutions.
Education:
Advanced University degree in security management, analytics, business administration, leadership, political/social science, psychology, international relations or a related field.
A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience
Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in the security field with international organizations, NGOs, military or police forces is required,
Experience in the special forces/para/commando/intelligence, or ad hoc operations in a reconnaissance role is an asset;
Experience conducting security assessments as integral part of operational planning and the enabling of operations is required;
Experience working in Mali or other hazardous duty stations is desired;
Experience working with cross-cultural teams is desired;
Language
Fluency in English and French (written and oral) are required. Knowledge of other UN official working language is an asset.
Global Pulse is seeking a Security Research Analyst to provide support for the implementation of projects with the Pulse Lab Network in support of SDG 16 – Peace, justice and strong institutions.
This is a position in UNOPS for supporting projects carried out for Global Pulse. The incumbent of this position will be personnel of UNOPS under its full responsibility.
Under the guidance of UN Global Pulse senior management, the selected candidate will:
1. Conduct research and interviews with UN agency partners to generate security assessments
Track developing threats and related risks in the duty station and region,
Generate reports that review the impact of security factors and risk on UN and partner’s personnel premises, assets, programme design and delivery;
Provide recommendations regarding effective risk prevention and mitigation measures, including recommendations on methods for security assessments;
Identify various levels of risk and conduct a risk analysis,
Advise UN Global Pulse in data analysis methods applicable in security assessments.
2. Provide technical support, guidance, and advice to UN Global Pulse
Test the usability of UN Global Pulse developed tools to conduct substantive security assessments;
Ensure adequate collation and verification of security information into assessments;
Contribute to the development of systems and tools for the monitoring and assessment of security situation needs in line with innovative methodologies and best practices.
3. Support project implementation **
Oversee the deliverables of a team of field analysts and support the production of project outputs;
Liaise and coordinate with UN Global Pulse’s partners for project implementation;
Oversee and prepare accurate and timely reporting, collate information and prepare project reports.**
Provide inputs to conceptualize, implement, monitor and evaluate innovation projects to in support of SDG 16 – Peace, justice and strong institutions.
Education:
Advanced University degree in security management, analytics, business administration, leadership, political/social science, psychology, international relations or a related field.
A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience
Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in the security field with international organizations, NGOs, military or police forces is required,
Experience in the special forces/para/commando/intelligence, or ad hoc operations in a reconnaissance role is an asset;
Experience conducting security assessments as integral part of operational planning and the enabling of operations is required;
Experience working in Mali or other hazardous duty stations is desired;
Experience working with cross-cultural teams is desired;
Language
Fluency in English and French (written and oral) are required. Knowledge of other UN official working language is an asset.