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Security Information Analyst, Service Contract SC8, Regional Bureau for Eastern Africa (RBN) (557161)
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Security Analyst, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
- Address security information requirements by applying agreed approaches and methodologies in security information analysis consistent with WFP and wider UN security information management policies, guidelines and procedures.
- Conduct research on security threats and risks in countries of WFP operations in Eastern Africa.
- Monitor security incidents, situation reports, media and other sources to support security information analysis.
- Evaluate acquired information ensuring relevance, reliability and accuracy that contributes to comprehensive security information analysis.
- Maintain collaboration within and outside WFP for effective information sharing on security analytical papers, security situation, threats, risk analysis and trends contributing to information sharing cohesion.
- Assist the Regional Security Analyst with the development and maintenance of information source/resource lists
- Monitor WFP and UN Security Incident Reports (SIRs); ensure necessary follow-up and integrity of SIR data; prepare SIR analysis.
- Identify elements of essential information and, in a timely manner, alert supervisor for assessment and potential wider management distribution.
- Identify trends in the security environment with implications on WFP personnel, assets and operations to support WFP’s access strategy, improve conflict-sensitive and gender-sensitive programming and protection-related efforts.
- Monitors upcoming events in the short-term, medium-term and long-term perspectives, highlighting events which may have impact on the security situation in countries of the region
- Contribute to and/or prepare accurate and timely security updates, security analysis reports, statistics and trends analysis for supervisor’s review.
- Draft SRSO office routine security analysis documents for supervisor review, and disseminate finished products
- Assists the Regional Security Analyst in preparation of security-related inputs to routine corporate and operational products and processes, with a focus on developments that affect or may affect the safety and security of WFP staff/assets/operations.
- Prepare and update country-specific overviews to facilitate development of corporate products (ie. country strategic plans), security risk management products (ie. Ad-hoc SRMs), or training programs (ie. WSAT)
- Provides inputs for topical analysis and other analytical reports/updates pertaining to cross-cutting issues affecting WFP operations in Eastern Africa.
- Contribute to and/or prepare briefings as required on security developments, threats and risks in specific areas of relevance to WFP operations.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of security information knowledge management databases and tools.
- Perform duties of Regional Security Analyst as required.
- Performs other duties as required.
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STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Advanced university degree preferably in Political or Social science, Military Science, Security Management, International Relations, History.
Experience: A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in political or security analysis with an academic, military, police, intelligence, humanitarian, peacekeeping, diplomatic, corporate security management or other related organization is required.
Languages: Fluency (written and spoken) in English is required. Working knowledge of another UN language (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish) is desirable.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
- Competency with statistical analysis
- Digital literacy, particularly experience with GIS, data visualization tools, knowledgement/information management practices
- Understanding of OSINT concepts practices
- Knowledge and understanding of methodologies for information collection, collation and analysis.
- Excellent critical thinking and English writing skills.
- Proven ability to conduct research projects and perform academic or similar studies.
- Proven ability to produce analytical reports on security and political issues, preferably in the international perspective.
- Proven ability to communicate complex concept orally and in writing.
- Ability to appreciate sources, resources and information in terms of relevance and credibility.
- Knowledge of the UN context, preferably in the field of security management, peacekeeping or humanitarian operations, is an asset.
- Ability to identify priority activities and assignments, effectively manage workload.
- Ability to work under strict deadlines.
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Aviation Assistant G5
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
- Perform operational coordination and administration of air operations, ensuring compliance with WFP standards, including risk management processes, to support safe and effective air operations.
- Liaise with airport officials and other local authorities in order to obtain necessary clearances, documentation and authorisations required for air operations.
- Carry out pre-flight actions to ensure that all registered passengers and cargo are duly carried on the flight, in coordination with crew to ensure safe flights, escalating issues to a supervisor.
- Collate all post-flight documentation in order to confirm flights have taken place and in compliance with established conditions.
- Research, collate and report on aviation related information, to enable decision-making and facilitate air transportation planning, execution and reporting in order to ensure contractual performance.
- Update and maintain relevant databases and records, ensuring that relevant information is accurate, organised, accessible to others, and supports reporting requirements.
- Respond to client queries, following standard processes and obtaining guidance or escalating as required, to ensure timely resolution of all enquiries with a high standard of client service.
- Liaise with internal counterparts in order to carry out duties successfully, support the alignment of aviation activities with wider programmes, to facilitate a coherent approach to air operations.
- Provide support to other staff, assisting them in completing tasks to agreed standards and deadlines.
- Support process reviews, and improvements in methods and practices, in order to maximise the performance of air activities and related operations.
- Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to support WFP to quickly respond in its core areas at the onset of a crisis.
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STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in air traffic control, flight dispatch, aeronautical engineering, or related fields essential for Air Operations.
Experience:
- At least five years of progressive work experience in dispatching flights from uncontrolled airfields.
- Experience in managing the customer service cell of General Aviation similar to that of UNHAS is an added advantage.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Experience in restricted flying zones, and other aviation risks and assisting in flight planning.
- Experience in handling passenger manifests and aircraft loading.
- Experience in interpreting routine weather reports.
- Ability to perform detailed work, frequently of confidential nature and /or to handle large volume of work systematically effectively and accurately.
- Ability to work in a team environment and coordinate assignments to achieve common goals.