Security Information Analyst
Organizational Context
The Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) provides global leadership, operational support, and oversight for the UN security management system. It enables the safe and effective delivery of UN programs in challenging environments. This role is based in Gaza within the UNDSS Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territory (IOPT) team, a designated hardship and non-family duty station.
Job Purpose
The Security Information Analyst is responsible for managing security-relevant information, including collection, collation, analysis, and dissemination of products to support decision-making and planning for UN and partner activities. This involves maintaining awareness of the security environment through monitoring incidents, reports, media, and cultivating an information network. The role contributes to threat assessment, risk analysis, and the development of security advisories and recommendations to enhance the safety and security of UN personnel, assets, and operations in Gaza. The analyst will also utilize data visualization methods to present insights for data-driven planning and decision-making.
Responsibilities
Manage security information, including collection, collation, analysis, and dissemination of products to support decision-making and planning for UN and partner activities. Maintain awareness of the security environment by monitoring incidents, situation reports, local media, and open sources, and by cultivating an information-sharing network. Provide advice on threats affecting the UN and partners. Evaluate and coordinate security information requirements. Analyze security information to identify trends and incidents affecting personnel, assets, and operations in Gaza. Assist in developing specific security risk assessments and rapid threat assessments. Contribute to security advisories and recommendations. Conduct research on threat factors and support crisis management. Maintain communication channels with host country security authorities. Draft and disseminate security threat information and reports on incident analyses. Collaborate with other Security Information Analysts. Collect and analyze data to identify trends and provide insights using data visualization for planning and reporting.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressive experience in security information analysis with a military, police, state, international organization, or INGO is required. Experience in humanitarian response in a conflict/post-conflict environment within the last three years is required. Experience with database management, digital archives, and data-driven reporting is required. Experience with UN or similar international organizations and INGOs is required. Experience applying analytical and information management skills is required. Experience conducting risk analysis in the MENA region and contributing to risk mitigation strategies is desirable.
Skills
Professionalism: Information collection, collation, and analysis methodologies; research and study capabilities; security management and information management knowledge; understanding of threats in conflict environments; integrity; efficiency; persistence; calmness under stress. Communication: Excellent drafting and oral communication skills; ability to communicate complex security issues; present research findings; formulate advisories. Planning & Organizing: Goal setting; prioritization; time and resource allocation; risk foresight; adaptability. Judgment and Decision-making: Sound judgment; ability to analyze complex situations; gather information; consider impact; make recommendations; check assumptions.