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;