Security Information Analyst
Organizational Context
The Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) provides global leadership, support, and oversight for the UN security management system. It enables the safe and effective delivery of UN programs in challenging environments by managing security risks. This role is based in Amman, Jordan, within the UNDSS Israel and Occupied Territories and Jerusalem (IOPT) team, reporting to the Principal Security Adviser (PSA) or Chief of the Security Information and Operations Center (SIOC).
Job Purpose
The Security Information Analyst is responsible for managing security-relevant information, including collection, collation, analysis, and dissemination. This information serves as a critical tool for decision-making and planning by the UN Designated Official and Security Management Team to enhance the safety and security of UN personnel, assets, and operations. The role involves maintaining awareness of the security environment by monitoring incidents, reports, and open sources, and cultivating an information-sharing network. The analyst provides advice on threats, conducts risk assessments, develops security advisories, and prepares analytical briefings and reports, contributing to regional threat assessments and fostering collaboration with partner organizations and the diplomatic community.
Responsibilities
Manage security information, including collection, collation, analysis, and dissemination, to support UN decision-making and planning for personnel, assets, and operations. Maintain awareness of the security environment through monitoring incidents, reports, and open sources, and develop an information-sharing network. Advise on threats affecting the UN, evaluate security information requirements, and disseminate threat information to relevant stakeholders. Analyze security information to identify trends and assess risks to UN personnel, assets, and operations, particularly in Gaza. Assist in developing specific and rapid security risk assessments and corresponding advisories. Conduct research on threat factors and support crisis management activities. Maintain communication channels with security authorities and interlocutors in Amman and Gaza. Draft and disseminate security threat information and reports on security incidents. Contribute to regional threat assessments and collaborate with other Security Information Analysts. Utilize data visualization methods for reporting and analysis to enable data-driven planning and decision-making. Support information sharing and provide analytical briefings to partner organizations and the diplomatic community. Contribute to tailoring security training programs to the local context. Perform other duties as directed.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressive experience in security information analysis or security management with a military, police, state, or international organization is required. Recent experience (within the last three years) in planning risk mitigation strategies for humanitarian operations, with the humanitarian response in Gaza, and conducting risk analysis of conflict dynamics in Gaza is also required. Desirable experience includes engagement with UN or INGOs in Gaza and managing databases for security incident reporting.
Skills
Professionalism in information collection, collation, and analysis; security management knowledge; understanding of threats in conflict environments; strong analytical and data interpretation skills; excellent communication (written and oral) and drafting abilities; effective planning and organizing skills; sound judgment and decision-making capabilities; ability to work under pressure and maintain integrity.