Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located within the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the incumbent will be based in Pristina. The Information Analyst will serve as the head of the JOC/JMAC and report to the SRSG through the office of Chief of Staff.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the head of UNMIK’s integrated JOC/JMAC will be responsible for the following duties: Ensure the timely fulfillment of all JOC/JMAC Mission-level and system-wide responsibilities, including as regards situational awareness and integrated analytical requirements. Plan and organise JOC/JMAC workflows and oversee the management of staff and resources, including the performance appraisal, recruitment in lines of commitment to diversity, staff development, training etc., and preparation of sound budget proposals for the section. Identify, in coordination with other offices, potential research and analytical topics and, as required, plan, design, collect, coordinate consolidate inputs and/or draft and disseminate final products. Collect, evaluate and analyse information related to developments/events relevant to the implementation of the Mission mandate, using a variety of sources, including Mission civilian/military/police components, the UN Kosovo Team, other international organisations, NGOs, and other relevant stakeholders. Produce timely integrated analyses, assessments, maps, etc. as per JOC/JMAC areas of responsibility to support decision-making, policy development and planning by Mission leadership. Ensure information security as well as proper clearance and dissemination of agreed products. As required, support other sections and offices by providing background information, technical assistance, editing and reviewing reports. Coordinate with relevant Mission components to ensure the development, implementation and updating of JOC/JMAC tools, such as Priority Information Requirements (PIRs) and collection plans. Implement and update, when required, relevant UNMIK policies and SOPs thereof. In a “whole-of-mission” context, play a leading role in implementing the Mission’s data strategy vision, including relevant elements of the SG’s Data Strategy, DPO’s Digital Transformation Strategy and UN 2.0, under the direction of the Office of the Chief of Staff. Actively identify, test and implement new data-focused analytical methods and tools for JOC/JMAC and other offices. Serve as the UNMIK focal point for the implementation of UN policies such as peacekeeping-intelligence (and related guidelines), the Joint Operations Centre policy, the Joint Mission Analysis Centre policy, and the DPO Integrated Reporting from Peacekeeping Operations to HQ SOP. Perform any other duties as required.

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. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational 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. Planning & Organising: 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. Technological awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; Understands the 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. Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making 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 risk-taking 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) 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.

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in the field of information analysis, political science, international relations or related field, is required. Excellent analytical, drafting and briefing skills are required. Experience in a UN peacekeeping or other field operation is required. Experience supervising or managing teams is required. Demonstrated experience in designing/implementing data-driven processes is required. Demonstrated knowledge of the UN’s policies relevant to JOCs/JMACs and data-based analytics, as well as experience in implementing these policies is required. Experience in a JOC or JMAC is desirable. Demonstrated experience using analytical software tools, such as Microsoft Power BI, SAGE, and social media monitoring/analytical platforms, is desirable. Knowledge of the Mission’s geographical region of operations is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Assessment

Previously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment.

Special Notice

This “Recruit from Roster” job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.

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 non-smoking 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 Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 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 account-holder 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 time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

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