Information Specialist (integrated analysis and situational awareness)

Job Description

Dutystation: Port Sudan , Sudan

Functional responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Information Specialist will be responsible for the following duties:

Information collection

• Maintain an understanding of the political, security, social-economic, development and humanitarian situation in Sudan and in the region, through monitoring and gathering data/information on developments/events from multiple sources including the UNCT, national military/civilian authorities, NGOs, media, social media and other key stakeholders.

• Identify emerging issues, trends and dynamics that may have implications for UNCT operations.

• Organize, analyze, and synthesize information to support the production of accurate and timely RCO analytical products and briefings to support UNCT programming, decision-making, and system-wide conflict analysis, in coordination with other UNCT units and resources.

• Attend internal and external meetings and represent the RCO as requested.

• Assist in the maintenance and coordination of information management tools.

• Contribute to effective working relationships with counterparts in the UNCT and relevant external actors and organizations.

• Support coordination among UN AFPs and the identification and implementation of joint analysis needs through the Analysis Working Group anchored in the RCO.

Reporting

• Keep abreast with and report on broader political and other developments relevant to the UNCT.

• Maintain an understanding of the political, security, humanitarian, and human rights situation in Sudan and region; follow unfolding events; conduct trend analysis and mid- to long-term predictive analysis; work with colleagues to gather and verify information; and be able to select, confirm, and deliver the relevant information, with the appropriate political context, in a concise manner (written and oral).

• Contribute to situational awareness by producing timely accurate and analytical reports and briefings that inform the Resident Coordinator, UNCT and partners.

• Perform other duties, as assigned by the the supervisor.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education

• An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in International Relations or related fields is required.
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in International Relations or related fields combined with two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in political or international affairs, intelligence or information analysis, development, security, diplomacy or foreign relations, humanitarian affairs, human rights, or related fields is required.
• Experience working in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team is an asset.
• Experience in a conflict or post-conflict situation, or in peacekeeping operations, is an asset.
• Experience as part of a JMAC in a peacekeeping operation (or a similar organization) is desirable.
• Experience briefing senior officials on complex or multidimensional issues is also desirable.

Language

• Fluency in reading, writing oral and written English is required.

About the Organization

TOGETHER, WE BUILD THE FUTURE

UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.

Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.

We are proud of our people and embrace diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunities. Our workforce brings together approximately 160 nationalities, represented by over 5,000 UNOPS personnel as well as some 7,800 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners. Spread across 80 countries from a range of backgrounds, and languages and have different gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities.

We encourage women and candidates from underrepresented groups in UNOPS to apply. These include candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.