SECURITY COORDINATION OFFICER (Analyst) (TJO)

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  • Added Date: Sunday, 11 January 2026
  • Deadline Date: Sunday, 18 January 2026
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Org. Setting and ReportingThe temporary position is located within the United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH). Pursuant to Security Council resolution 2793 (2025), UNSOH has been mandated to provide support; primarily to the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), the Haitian National Police (HNP), and the Haitian Armed Forces in the context of any joint operations with the GSF. Additionally, UNSOH is tasked with delivering technical assistance to the Organization of American States (OAS). The incumbent serves as a member of the United Nations Security Management Team. S/he will participate in the development of the Security Plans to preserve the safety and security of all UN personnel, assets and operations in the field mission. The temporary position is based in Port-au-Prince and is located with the Safety and Security Section at the Security Information and Operations Center (SIOC). The Security Coordination Officer (Analyst), P-3 will report to the Chief Security Adviser ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Security Coordination Officer, P-3 will be responsible for the following duties: 路 Collect, clean, validate, and structure daily security and contextual incident data from multiple internal and external sources. 路 Maintain and administer the SIOC databases, ensuring accuracy, integrity, version control, and secure access. 路 Oversee metadata standards, naming conventions, and data governance policies for the Unit. 路 Conduct quantitative trend analysis and qualitative context analysis to support UNDSS Security Risk Management (SRM), Daily/Weekly Security Reports, flash updates, and strategic assessments. 路 Identify patterns, hotspots, correlations, and emerging risks impacting UN operations. 路 Produce analytical briefs, factsheets, evidence-based insights, and scenario-building products for the CSA, SMT, ASMT, and UNCT. 路 Draft and produce high-quality analytical reports, including Daily Security Reports (DSR), Weekly Security Reports (WSR), incident summaries, flash updates, hotspot analyses, and thematic briefs for different audiences. 路 Synthesize large datasets into clear written narratives and visual outputs. GIS Mapping & Spatial Analysis 路 Produce high-quality GIS maps, layers, and geospatial analyses (ArcGIS Pro/QGIS) to support operational planning, convoy movements, access assessments, and SRM products. 路 Maintain an updated geodatabase of incidents, UN assets, movements, access constraints, and OCG Group dynamics. 路 Develop maps for internal use. Dashboard Development & Data Visualization 路 Design, update, and manage SICU Power BI dashboards for incident trends, geographic patterns, mobility constraints, and operational impacts. 路 Integrate multiple data sources to produce dynamic and user-friendly visual products for decision-makers. 路 Ensure dashboards follow UNDSS visual standards, confidentiality requirements, and operational needs. Support to UNDSS Operations & Strategic Decision-Making 路 Provide ad-hoc mapping and data analysis to support security reports , advisories, evacuation planning, access negotiations. 路 Contribute to the CSA鈥檚 briefing notes, reports to HQ, SMT presentations, and Security Advisories. 路 Ensure that lessons learned, best practices, and gender-related considerations are integrated into all analytical products. CompetenciesProfessionalism: The security Analyst will deliver high-quality, validated datasets; produce professional analytical and GIS products; develop advanced dashboards and predictive tools; and support UNDSS leadership with timely, accurate, and actionable analysis鈥攕ignificantly strengthening evidence-based security decision-making across Haiti. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; ability to analyse complex datasets; demonstrated capacity to transform data into actionable insights; proficiency in GIS; understanding of security dynamics in high-risk environments. Shows pride in work and achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; Shows willingness to learn new technology. EducationAdvanced university degree (Master鈥檚 or equivalent) in Business Administration, Geography, Geomatics, Data Science, Information Management, Statistics, Security Studies, Social Sciences with quantitative methods, or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience in military, police or security management may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree is required. Job - Specific QualificationUNDSS Certification in SAPP and SCP is required Work ExperienceA minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in applied analytics, GIS, information management, data science, or security/context analysis is required. Minimum of 3 years working experience in in SIOC or SICU is high risk duty station is required . Experience managing and analyzing large quantitative and qualitative datasets, including cleaning, visualization, and trend identification, is required. Demonstrated experience using Power BI, QGIS/ArcGIS , and other data visualization or geospatial tools, is desirable. Experience producing briefs for senior leadership is desirable. Proven experience producing analytical reports, including daily/weekly incident reports, strategic assessments, GIS-based visual products, dashboards, and evidence-based security, humanitarian, or political analysis, is required LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and French are required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).

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