Job Summary
We are seeking to recruit a Security Information Analyst who will be in charge of the systematic collection of valuable and relevant information related to the evolution of the day-to-day security threat situation (security events and incidents) throughout the country.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for the analysis of the data and its presentation to provide an up-to-date security threat situation picture in order for them to assess and take decisions as necessary
- Address security information requirements by applying agreed approaches and methodologies in security information analysis consistent with UN security information management policies, guidelines and procedures.
- Conduct research on security threats and risks in countries of UN operations in Eastern Africa.
- Monitor security incidents, situation reports, media and other sources to support security information analysis.
- Evaluate acquired information ensuring relevance, reliability and accuracy that contributes to comprehensive security information analysis.
- Maintain collaboration within and outside UN for effective information sharing on security analytical papers, security situation, threats, risk analysis and trends contributing to information sharing cohesion.
- Assist the Regional Security Analyst with the development and maintenance of information source/resource lists.
- Monitors upcoming events in the short-term, medium-term and long-term perspectives, highlighting events which may have impact on the security situation in countries of the region.
- Contribute to and/or prepare accurate and timely security updates, security analysis reports, statistics and trends analysis for supervisor’s review
Minimum Requirements and Competencies
- Thorough knowledge of the region and country’s security environment with recent experience in Kenya and/or the Horn of Africa;
- Professional career record in information and intelligence; acquiring security related information from recognized sources, with a proven capability of producing threat and risk assessments based on information received and processed;
- Minimum of 5 years within an intelligence, military or police institution.
- Proven knowledge of radio equipment and radio operational procedures;
- Fully IT-literate in Word and Excel;
- Excellent knowledge in first aid, to be proven through relevant certificates;
Interested candidates can apply HERE on or before 30th August 2024.
