Information Analyst, Political Affairs, P4(Temporary) at United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS)

Responsibilities
Within the limits of delegated authority, the Information Analyst will be responsible for performing the following duties:

• Monitor major developments (political, governance, rule of law, humanitarian, human rights, military, security, and economic development), following the actions of relevant actors including intergovernmental organizations, governments, non-governmental organizations, civil society, political institutions etc. and generally maintain high situational awareness, including through the monitoring of social media;
• Prepare integrated UNITAMS reports (weekly situation reports, special/enhanced reporting and flash reports) about significant mandated and associated developments for dissemination within the Mission and to the UN headquarters (UNOCC);
• In consultation with Mission leadership, identify potential research and analysis topics; collate, evaluate and analyse information related to developments/events relevant to the implementation of the Mission mandate, using a variety of sources, including Mission's civilian/military/ police components, UN country team (UNCT), national military/civilian authorities, international community, NGOs, media and other key stakeholders;
• Produce accurate and timely integrated analysis, assessments, and other products as required; maps and other joint analysis products which support decision-making, policy development and planning by Senior Mission Leadership. Oversee the timely production of quality joint analysis products and in ensuring information security as well as proper dissemination;
• Develop effective working relationships with Mission components, field offices, the UNCT and relevant external actors and organizations, with a view to establishing mechanisms for integrated information management and analysis by the UN in Sudan, including co-chairing a joint analysis cell to produce integrated products jointly with the UNCT;
• In consultation with the Chief of Staff and relevant Mission components, ensure the development and application of joint analysis tools, such as Information Requirements (IRs) and Collection Plans;
• Under the supervision of the COS, support the Crisis Management Team (CMT), including through organizing and supporting CMT meetings at the Mission headquarters or field level, maintaining an updated list of CMT members, providing them with an effective and uninterrupted channel of communication, reporting and information management at the time of a crisis, and ensuring that relevant SOPs and other guidance are up to date;
• Provide briefings to the Mission Leadership Team, senior UN staff and visiting delegations and represent the joint analysis team in meetings as required;
• Supervise and manage a diverse, integrated information management team (recruitment, staff development, training, evaluation etc.);
• Participate in relevant information management mechanisms on behalf of the Mission;
• Oversee a system for classifying and storing confidential information, in consultation with information management/technology expertise;
• Supervise and review the drafting of reporting products as needed;
• Performs other duties as required.

Competencies
Professionalism:

• Effective analytical skills; Excellent drafting and editing skills, with the proven ability to produce reports often under strict time constraints; Ability to identify politically sensitive and operationally significant issues. Ability to coordinate with various actors. 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.

Technological awareness:

• Keeps abreast of available technology. Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office. Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks. Shows willingness to learn new technology.

Teamwork:

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in political science, international relations, foreign affairs, law or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience and relevant academic/professional qualifications, such as accreditations from military or government command and staff colleges, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience is required in the intelligence or information analysis, political science, international relations, journalism, development, security (military or police) or related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience preparing joint/integrated analysis and reporting from different substantive teams or units is required.
• Experience in supervising or managing a team is required.
• Experience working in or on Sudan and/or the Horn of Africa region is desirable.
• Experience in developing and overseeing data initiatives is desirable.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in English, (both oral and written) is required.