Associate Reporting Officer / Information Analyst

Mission and objectivesUnder Resolution 2677 (2023), the Security Council determined that the situation in South Sudan continues to constitute a threat to international peace and security in the region. The Council extended the UNMISS mandate until 15 March 2024. It also emphasized that the Mission should continue advancing its three-year strategic vision defined in resolution 2567 (2021) to prevent a return to civil war, build durable peace and support inclusive, accountable governance as well as free, fair and peaceful elections in accordance with the Revitalized Peace Agreement. Under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, UNMISS is therefore authorized to use all necessary means to implement its mandate which includes: (a) Protection of civilians (b) Creating conditions conducive to the delivery of humanitarian assistance (c) Supporting the Implementation of the Revitalised Agreement and the Peace Process (d) Monitoring, investigating, and reporting on violations of humanitarian and human rights law The overall ceiling for uniformed personnel is maintained at 17,000 troops and 2,101 police, including 88 corrections officers. Please refer to https://unmiss.unmissions.org/mandate for more information.

ContextUNMISS was established in 2011 under the auspices of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO); subsequently, UNMISS mandate has been renewed through resolutions 2057 (2012), 2109 (2013), 2155 (2014), 2187 (2014), 2223 (2015), 2241 (Dec. 2015), 2304 (2016) and 2327 (2016), 2392 (Dec. 2017), 2406 (Mar. 2018), 2459 (Mar. 2019), 2514 (Mar. 2020), 2567 (Mar. 2021), 2625 (Mar. 2022), 2677 (Mar. 2023), 2726 (Mar. 2024).

Task DescriptionUnder the direct supervision of the Political Affairs Officer/Team Leader of Field Integrated Operation Centre (FIOC), the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks but not limited to: • Providing situational awareness of the Mission area through the compilation of daily reports. • Preparing analytical and technical briefings, reports, profiles and trend analyses on issues in South Sudan. • Collecting, collating and verifying reports from UNMISS Field Integrated Operations Centre (FIOC) and other sections/units. • Submitting the daily report to the Head of the Reporting Unit for synthesis into external and internal situational/operational information. • Maintaining up-to-date knowledge and understanding of political, social and security issues. • Monitoring and gathering information on events or incidents that may affect the implementation or the safety of the Mission and its mandate. • Contributing to situational awareness by producing accurate and timely reports and analysis that inform decision-making and planning by UNMISS’ senior leadership. • Ensuring that relevant written inputs are prepared for appropriate mission reports. • Managing information to ensure its accessibility and utility. • Reviewing all UN and non-UN information sources and drafting daily situational/operational reports on a 24/7 basis. • Drafting Flash Reports and any necessary updates, to meet the need for speedy and increased information flow in response to a significant event or during an emergency, crisis or rapidly deteriorating situation. • When working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-)governmental counterparts, the incumbent is strongly encouraged to set aside dedicated time for training and capacity-building. • Professional support provided to the FIOC through the UNMISS Head of Reporting, including a well-functioning, arranged and maintained office. • Timely and accurate reports, which in the description of any event, incident or development, address to the extent possible the questions of ‘Who? What? When? Where? Why? How?’; • Capacity for operational coordination in South Sudan developed and built. • Professional reporting, writing and analytical skills. • Maintained and efficient database of all returns and numbers important for future operational planning and identification of specific patterns. • Efficient and timely operational responses to support field colleagues in dealing with conflict or violence related incidents. • Promoted national knowledge and capacity of national counterparts through the promotion of volunteerism. • The development of capacity through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training, when working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-) governmental counterparts, including Implementing Partners (IPs); • Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment. • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in, and capacities developed • Performing other related duties as required.

Competencies and values• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism

Living conditions and remarksLiving conditions vary between UNMISS duty stations. Each duty station where UNMISS has a field presence has basic residential camp facilities, which includes running water and electricity. Candidates should be aware that accommodation may be austere with the possibility of water shortages and power blackouts. On arrival in Juba accommodation will be on a share basis. Ablutions will also be shared. As the accommodation situation improves single unit accommodation, with an attached ablution, should become available in all locations. Hard wall accommodation is available in Juba. All UNMISS duty stations apart from Entebbe, Uganda are considered non - family duty stations. The security level of UNMISS duty stations is classified by the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) who will brief on arrival. A number of locations in South Sudan are prone to conflict. Primary health care services (preventive and curative) are provided in 11 United Nations Owned Equipment (UNOE) Level-I clinics, 21 Contingent Owned Equipment (COE) Level-I clinics, 4 COE Level-II medical facilities within the mission area and the establishment of contractual agreements for Level-III and Level-IIII care outside the mission area. The 4 Level-II facilities available in Juba, Bor, Malakal and Wau, run by the Troop Contributing Countries (TCC), take referrals from the Level-I clinics and provide hospital-based care. The climate is tropical with a rainy season in many areas, which should normally span from around April to October. Ability to live and work in difficult and harsh conditions is essential.