Associate Information Analyst, Political Affairs

UN Secretariat; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UN Secretariat in Geneva seeks an Associate Information Analyst to support the Independent Institution on Missing Persons in the Syrian Arab Republic. You will gather multi-source information, assess data quality, and help structure case information and databases.

You will produce analytical summaries, contribute to visualizations, and participate in consultations with colleagues and external partners, with potential relocation to Damascus or other sites as needed.

Qualifikationen

• Advanced degree in a relevant field is required.
• Experience in research, information analysis, or open-source research.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English.

Aufgaben

• Assist in research and collection of open-source information on missing persons in Syria.
• Review information for relevance and reliability and identify trends.
• Prepare analytical summaries and support data structuring and visualization.
• Participate in meetings with colleagues and external partners.

Kenntnisse

Open-source research

Data analysis

Information management

Arabic language proficiency

English language proficiency

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

Master's degree in criminology, law, Middle Eastern studies, conflict studies, international relations, human rights, or information management

First-level degree with two additional years of qualifying experience

Tools

Databases

Analytical software

Jobbeschreibung

Organizational context: The Independent Institution on Missing Persons in the Syrian Arab Republic (IIMP) was established by the UN General Assembly in June 2023. This role, reporting to a Human Rights Officer, is based in Geneva but may be subject to relocation to Damascus, Syria, or other operational locations.

Job purpose: The Associate Information Analyst supports the IIMP's mandate by assisting in the research and collection of multi-source information on missing persons in Syria. This involves targeted open-source research, reviewing and assessing data for relevance and reliability, and identifying patterns and trends. The role contributes to the compilation and structuring of information across cases and supports the maintenance of databases. Additionally, the analyst prepares analytical summaries and participates in consultations to facilitate information exchange and analysis related to missing persons cases within the Syrian context.

Responsibilities

The Associate Information Analyst is responsible for assisting in the research and collection of multi-source information concerning missing persons in the Syrian Arab Republic, including open-source research in Arabic and English. This includes reviewing and assessing information for relevance, reliability, and identifying patterns. The role involves compiling, cross-referencing, and structuring data across various sources and maintaining databases. The analyst will contribute to analytical summaries, assessments, and visualizations for senior colleagues. Participation in meetings with colleagues and external partners to support information exchange and analysis, and staying informed on Syrian context developments, are also key duties.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in fields such as criminology, law, Middle Eastern studies, conflict studies, international relations, human rights, or information management is required. A first-level degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted. Certification or training in intelligence analysis is desirable.

Work experience

A minimum of two years of progressive experience in research, information analysis, data analysis, information management, or open-source research is required. Desirable experience includes collecting and assessing information from multiple sources, using databases and analytical software, and working on issues related to missing persons, human rights, or conflict-affected contexts, particularly in the Syrian or Middle East region.

Skills

Professionalism, Planning and Organizing, Technological Awareness, Research and Information Analysis, Data Assessment and Structuring, Open-Source Research, Database Management, Arabic and English Language Proficiency.

Required languages

English, Arabic, French