Security Information Analyst

The Security Information Analyst leads UNRWA security analysis and forecasting from headquarters in Amman. Reporting to the Chief of Security, Policy and Planning, the role monitors incidents and political developments, produces threat and risk assessments, manages the Security Information Management System, integrates GIS into risk management, and coordinates timely security information and.

• Monitor security incidents, situation reports, local media and open sources
• Identify security information requirements and develop trend analysis
• Monitor political developments and assess conflict vulnerability
• Produce situation assessments and security risk analyses
• Manage SIMS review, enhancement, guidance and training
• Supervise GIS integration as a risk-management tool
• Strengthen security reporting lines and internal information flow
• Coordinate security information with internal and external stakeholders

• Advanced university degree in Political Science, Social Science, International Relations, Statistics or a related field
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in applied political or security analysis and research
• Experience in security information analysis, forecasting and risk assessment
• English is required

• Experience in regional security analysis and forecasting

• Security analysis
• Threat assessment
• Risk management
• Early warning
• Security information management
• GIS analysis
• Stakeholder coordination

• Security Information Management System
• Geographic Information System

• The post requires travel in the Agency’s area of operations.