Risk Analyst (Open Internal & External Applicants)
Organizational Context
The United Nations Resident Coordinator's Office (RCO) in Somalia, through its Risk Management Unit (RMU), supports the oversight of the UN Human Rights Due Diligence Policy (HRDDP) implementation. This involves monitoring support to non-UN security forces and procurement processes amidst Somalia's complex and volatile risk landscape. The RMU aims to inform decision-making for all UN entities in Somalia.
Job Purpose
The Risk Analyst (HRDDP) supports the Resident Coordinator's oversight role in implementing the HRDDP within UN agencies, funds, and programmes (AFPs) in Somalia. This involves coordinating information gathering, analysis, and compilation related to HRDDP implementation, particularly concerning support to non-UN security forces and procurement. The role contributes to risk profiling and analysis, ensuring compliance with HRDDP mitigation measures and advising on the prevention of human rights violations. The position aims to enhance risk-informed decision-making, promote a 'do no harm' approach, and increase accountability across the UN system in Somalia.
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver HRDDP coordination and risk profiling functions. Monitor, research, collect, verify, analyze, and synthesize information relevant to HRDDP from various sources. Collaborate with UN entities to support coordinated HRDDP implementation, engaging with focal points, mapping support recipients, and advising on mitigation measures. Participate in discussions with stakeholders to advise on preventing or responding to human rights violations. Draft reports and communications on HRDDP, integrating UN methodologies and ensuring a gender perspective. Continuously assess Somalia's risk landscape and update HRDDP status, risk profiles, and reports. Contribute to the strategic direction of risk profiling and analysis, supporting the development of policies and guidelines. Uphold ethical standards for information management and maintain data integrity. Support policy advice and strengthen relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Contribute to capacity building of national stakeholders and facilitate knowledge sharing on HRDDP implementation.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of relevant experience with a Master's degree, or four years with a Bachelor's degree, in HRDDP implementation in Somalia is required. This includes at least two years of experience in advocating, capacity building, and liaising with non-UN security forces and institutions in Somalia. Experience within the UN in a conflict/post-conflict setting, collecting and analyzing complex information, and attention to detail in identifying human rights violations or aid diversion is also required.
Skills
Core Competencies: Achieve Results, Think Innovatively, Learn Continuously, Adapt with Agility, Act with Determination, Engage and Partner, Enable Diversity and Inclusion. Technical Competencies: Rule of Law, Security and Human Rights, Human Rights Institutions, Access to Justice, Safeguarding human rights, Effectiveness, Systems and tools for managing risk, Data analysis, System Thinking. Language: Fluency in English and Somali is required.