UNDP Information Associate Jobs 2024 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs

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UNDP Information Associate Jobs 2024 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs.

UNDP Ethiopia looking for “Information Associate”.

Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or before 22nd May, 2024.

The United Nations Development Programme is the global development network of the United Nations. It promotes technical and investment cooperation among nations and advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life for themselves.

The UNDP has published a job vacancy announcement on 07th May, 2024 for qualified Ethiopians to fill in the vacant post of Information Associate to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

UNDP Job Vacancy 2024

Duties and Responsibilities:

Receive, process, manage and disseminate security related information for and about UNSMS operations, assets and personnel as directed by the supervisor;
Assist in all aspects of drafting, editing, and dissemination of security updates; inter alia daily, weekly, and monthly updates, advisories, information and materials, both in paper format and electronically;
Further develop and update the security incident database and manage the quantification of security reports received from entities across the country;
Assist SIOC in preparations of reports by providing data and maps;
Assists SIOC in sending messages containing important security incidents to Agency heads and Security Officers and draft more detailed reports to be forwarded by email to Agency Heads, Security officers and UN Headquarters;
Gather and translate into English reports received from any government security agencies and add details to the security information database;
Management of central files (Paper and Computer based);
Keep all distribution, contact, and mailing lists updated and distribute recurring info-products to the relevant recipients;
Assist in maintenance and content management of security-related media and other sources;
Manage a central event calendar for the office (Briefing/SMT/HCT/HART/SC etc.);
Maintain records of meeting, training, briefing attendance, and take notes/minutes in security related meetings as instructed by the SIA/CSA/DSA;
Assist in liaison with UN agencies, funds, programs and partner organizations on security information needs;
Edit and format written documents and maintain the database of all security relevant documents as per UN Security Policy Manual;
Stay Alert for the latest and breaking news in the region and worldwide using different media sources (Monitor news 24/7);
Information gathering from other sources such as LEAs, other intelligence system (domestic or international), UN field offices, etc.;
Assist in planning, preparation, and execution of training events;
Manage contact lists for the UNDSS office (Phone, frequency, address, and e-mail distribution lists;
Assist the SIOC and CSA/DSA in the preparation of supporting documents for briefings, presentations, and meetings;
Undertake field missions/assessments as directed by the SIA and/or CSA/DSA;
Assists the SIOC and CSA/DSA in other information- or administration related tasks;
Link mapping system to Personnel Database;
Maintains routine and confidential correspondence files/documents;
Maintains a database on contact details in relation to host country security information authorities;
Liaises with the host government regarding any security information requirements.
Maintains and updates the UN warden lists;
Maintain UN staff list and communication with Safehavens, for evacuation purposes;
Maintain and follow up on incident SIOC Manager database and follow up on SSIRS;
Send security advisories for specified type of threat;
Gather information from field on all incidents, due to need for analytical purposes;
Provide data to SIOC analysts for preparations of reports.

Position in Organization:

Position Title: Information Associate
Job Identification: 17841
Locations: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Posting Date: 07/05/2024, 14:02
Apply Before: 22/05/2024, 09:29
Job Schedule: Full time
Agency: UNDP
Grade: G6
Vacancy Type: Fixed Term
Practice Area: Management
Contract Duration: 1 Year with Possibility for extension
Required Languages: English
Vacancy Timeline: 2 Weeks
Mobility required/no mobility: no mobility required

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

A first-level university degree in political science, international relations, development management, public policy/ administration or related field is desired.
In lieu of a university degree, a high-school diploma in combination with three extra years of progressively responsible work experience is accepted.

Experience:

At least six years with high School diploma or three years with University degree of progressively responsible work experience in research and/or all source information management and handling is required.
Experience in Police, Army, or UN security related to Information Analysis work is desired.
Advanced experience in the use of computers is required (MS office package, Adobe Acrobat, web-based management applications and databases incl. basic GIS, software tools for internet research) Is required.

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