Information Specialist (integrated analysis and situational awareness)

UNOPS ETMCO is recruiting for this position: Information Specialist (integrated analysis and situational awareness) based in Port Sudan, Sudan.


Duty Station: Non-Family (Hardship location)


This is a local position, and is hence open to Sudanese nationals only.

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 Country Manager

Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement (LICA)
Contract level: LICA 10/ICS -10
Contract duration: Ongoing ICA – ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.’



For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx 

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.