Information Analyst, Political Affairs
Organizational Context
This position is within the Joint Mission Analysis Centre (JMAC) of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in Juba. Juba is classified as an "E" hardship and non-family duty station. The incumbent reports to the Chief of JMAC, contributing to enhanced planning and decision-making by Senior Mission Leadership.
Job Purpose
The Information Analyst is responsible for managing the research, collection, coordination, and analysis of information to support UNMISS's mandate implementation. This involves understanding the political, security, socio-economic, development, and humanitarian situation in the mission area and region. The role requires identifying emerging issues and trends, synthesizing information from diverse sources, and producing timely analytical products and briefings. The incumbent will provide decision-making advice, assist in developing JMAC tools and policies, and guide junior analysts. Field travel is expected to gather contextual information and build relationships with stakeholders. The position aims to contribute to effective working relationships within JMAC, with other Mission components, the UN Country Team, and external actors.
Responsibilities
Manage the research, collection, coordination, and analysis of information to support Senior Mission Leadership planning and decision-making. Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the political, security, socio-economic, development, and humanitarian situation in the mission area and region. Identify emerging issues, trends, and dynamics impacting UNMISS's mandate, utilizing diverse sources including mission components, UNCT, national authorities, NGOs, media, and other stakeholders. Collate, analyze, and synthesize information to produce accurate and timely JMAC analytical products and briefings. Deliver oral briefings, present visual presentations, and provide decision-making advice. Assist in developing and coordinating JMAC tools, products, and policy implementation. Manage and guide junior analysts, review analytic products, and facilitate common analytic understanding. Travel to the field to establish relationships, identify stakeholders, and gather contextual information. Foster effective working relationships within JMAC, with other Mission components, the UNCT, and external actors.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in intelligence or information analysis, political science, international relations, journalism, development, or security is required. Experience in independent research, drafting analysis under deadlines, and working in multicultural teams is essential. Experience with early warning systems, structured analytic techniques, and managing junior analysts or projects is desirable.
Skills
Strong analytical and research skills. Excellent drafting and editing abilities for cogent reports. Proven ability to build information networks in complex environments. Capacity to produce forward-looking analytical products and leadership advice. Skill in integrating diverse perspectives (political, civil, military, security, humanitarian, etc.). Ability to coordinate with various actors and foster collaboration. Proficiency in communication, both written and verbal. Demonstrated teamwork and ability to work effectively in multicultural settings.