Hiring organization: United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS)
Job location:Bamako, Mali.
Org. Setting and Reporting
The Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) is responsible for providing leadership, operational support and oversight of the United Nations security management system (UNSMS) globally. 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 post is located in the Threat and Risk Assessment Service within the Division of Regional Operations (DRO) in Bamako, Mali. This duty station has been designated by the International Civil Service Commission as a "D" hardship and non-family duty station. The incumbent will work under the guidance of the Senior Threat and Risk Assessment Officer and under the supervision of the Principal Security Advisor who serves as the First Reporting Officer and is responsible for all administrative and logistical support. The Chief, Threat and Risk Assessment Service serves as the Second Reporting Officer.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Security Information Analyst may be responsible for the following duties: •Advises and provides guidance to Security Advisers with regards to country and territory specific threats; prepares briefing materials such as periodic security threat information alerts, notices, warnings, and advisories on security threats for DSS senior management and UN Designated Officials; participates in development of procedures for security operations, contributing with preparation and review of security-related briefs for UN and other key decision makers related to current/significant events in various areas. • Contributes in preparation of security plans for a designated country, or geographic area by conducting country and territory-specific threat and risk assessments for the UN encompassing: a. Analyses trends of security incidents affecting the organizations of the UN System. b. Identifies, through field research of threat actors, the operating environment of the UN in liaison with host governments' security interlocutors. • Develops security information requirements for the UN in a particular region. • Develops security risk assessments, assisting DSS Security Advisers in the field. • Develops strategic assessments on trends of security threats in the region for dissemination to relevant clients. • Prepares early warning reports and indicators on security threats, as a planning tool for DSS Senior Management. • Establishes and maintains dialog with local authorities and international institutions such as Red Cross/Red Crescent for coordination of efforts in the event of natural disasters. • Establishes lines of communication with focal points of the Inter-Agency Security Management Network (IASMN) for coordination of security threat assessment requirements; liaises with the Organizations of the UN System and Member States on the development of security threat information; liaises with field missions' host governments' security interlocutors to inform on threat actors and the operating environment of the UN; communicate with relevant clients to disseminate processed information on strategic assessments on trends of security threats in related regions. • Maintains continuing awareness of prevailing security conditions for region of coverage, developing technical knowledge and awareness of security threat environments, identifying probable threats by preparation of profiles of threat actors impacting the security environment in which the UN operates, and analyzing trends of security incidents affecting the United Nations, advising on potential impacts of threats on the relevant UN staff accordingly. • Ensures availability of strategic security threat information system by conducting liaison visits (SSTILV) to make periodic checks to determine if system is functioning properly, ensuring information management systems are functional and in compliance with established Security Analysis Process and Practice Standards. • Prepares analytical reports on security incidents in both HQ and Field locations. • Performs other analytical and research assignments and tasks as required.
Competencies
Education
An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in political, military or international relations or related fields. A first-level university degree, in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A first-level university degree may be substituted with a diploma from a police or military education institution, college or academy obtained over a minimum of a three-year period.
Job - Specific Qualification
Not available.
Work Experience
At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in applied military, police, or political predictive analysis is required. At least two years of international experience in a multilateral organization in the field of criminology or corporate security is required. Experience in the analysis of either security, crime, political, or military trends is desirable. Experience in the preparation of analytical statistical reports is desirable. Experience in information or intelligence analysis is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in both English and French (oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is desirable. Note: Fluency equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (speak, read, write and understand). Knowledge of equals a rating of "confident" or "fluent" in at least two of the four areas.
Job location:Bamako, Mali.
Org. Setting and Reporting
The Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) is responsible for providing leadership, operational support and oversight of the United Nations security management system (UNSMS) globally. 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 post is located in the Threat and Risk Assessment Service within the Division of Regional Operations (DRO) in Bamako, Mali. This duty station has been designated by the International Civil Service Commission as a "D" hardship and non-family duty station. The incumbent will work under the guidance of the Senior Threat and Risk Assessment Officer and under the supervision of the Principal Security Advisor who serves as the First Reporting Officer and is responsible for all administrative and logistical support. The Chief, Threat and Risk Assessment Service serves as the Second Reporting Officer.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Security Information Analyst may be responsible for the following duties: •Advises and provides guidance to Security Advisers with regards to country and territory specific threats; prepares briefing materials such as periodic security threat information alerts, notices, warnings, and advisories on security threats for DSS senior management and UN Designated Officials; participates in development of procedures for security operations, contributing with preparation and review of security-related briefs for UN and other key decision makers related to current/significant events in various areas. • Contributes in preparation of security plans for a designated country, or geographic area by conducting country and territory-specific threat and risk assessments for the UN encompassing: a. Analyses trends of security incidents affecting the organizations of the UN System. b. Identifies, through field research of threat actors, the operating environment of the UN in liaison with host governments' security interlocutors. • Develops security information requirements for the UN in a particular region. • Develops security risk assessments, assisting DSS Security Advisers in the field. • Develops strategic assessments on trends of security threats in the region for dissemination to relevant clients. • Prepares early warning reports and indicators on security threats, as a planning tool for DSS Senior Management. • Establishes and maintains dialog with local authorities and international institutions such as Red Cross/Red Crescent for coordination of efforts in the event of natural disasters. • Establishes lines of communication with focal points of the Inter-Agency Security Management Network (IASMN) for coordination of security threat assessment requirements; liaises with the Organizations of the UN System and Member States on the development of security threat information; liaises with field missions' host governments' security interlocutors to inform on threat actors and the operating environment of the UN; communicate with relevant clients to disseminate processed information on strategic assessments on trends of security threats in related regions. • Maintains continuing awareness of prevailing security conditions for region of coverage, developing technical knowledge and awareness of security threat environments, identifying probable threats by preparation of profiles of threat actors impacting the security environment in which the UN operates, and analyzing trends of security incidents affecting the United Nations, advising on potential impacts of threats on the relevant UN staff accordingly. • Ensures availability of strategic security threat information system by conducting liaison visits (SSTILV) to make periodic checks to determine if system is functioning properly, ensuring information management systems are functional and in compliance with established Security Analysis Process and Practice Standards. • Prepares analytical reports on security incidents in both HQ and Field locations. • Performs other analytical and research assignments and tasks as required.
Competencies
Education
An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in political, military or international relations or related fields. A first-level university degree, in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A first-level university degree may be substituted with a diploma from a police or military education institution, college or academy obtained over a minimum of a three-year period.
Job - Specific Qualification
Not available.
Work Experience
At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in applied military, police, or political predictive analysis is required. At least two years of international experience in a multilateral organization in the field of criminology or corporate security is required. Experience in the analysis of either security, crime, political, or military trends is desirable. Experience in the preparation of analytical statistical reports is desirable. Experience in information or intelligence analysis is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in both English and French (oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is desirable. Note: Fluency equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (speak, read, write and understand). Knowledge of equals a rating of "confident" or "fluent" in at least two of the four areas.