Information Analyst

UN Volunteer Banadir, South Central Somalia Post Date : 25-08-2025

Apply Before : 01-09-2025

Details

Mission and objectives

The UN Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) was established on 1 November 2024, in line with the UN Security Council's resolution 2753. It followed on from the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) which had been established in 2013. This change reflected progress in the country and was in line with the request of the Federal Government of Somalia for a two-year transition of UNSOM's functions to the UN Country Team (UNCT) by October 2026. The Integrated Analysis Team sits within UNTMIS to provide analytical products to support understanding, planning and decision making. This involves regular interaction with substantive sections in UNTMIS, UN agencies in Somalia and other international and international partners.

Context

Special Notice : This position is funded under the approved budget for the United Nations Transition Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS). Applicants are advised that UNTMIS is undergoing a phased drawdown, with operations scheduled to conclude by October 2026. As a result, this position is limited in duration and will not be extended beyond the mission's closure. Selected candidates should be aware that any appointment or extension of contract will be subject to the availability of funds and the evolving operational requirements of the mission.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Integrated Analysis Team the national UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks :

• Seek and maintain an understanding of events and developments pertinent to the implementation of the Mission mandate through the monitoring and collection of data / information from multiple sources.
• Organize, analyses and synthesize information to allow identification of trends, production of forecasts and assessments.
• Research and draft reports, briefing on the results as required.
• Contribute to effective working relationships within IAT and other UN Mission components, the UNCT and relevant external actors and organizations.
• Assist the Chief IAT with other tasks as required.

Eligibility criteria

Age

18 - 80

Required experience

3 years

Nationality

Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Assignment requirements

3 years

Languages

Required education level

Bachelor's degree in A degree in Political Science, International Relations, Law, Economics, or other related Social Science.

Competencies and values

Accountability

Adaptability and Flexibility

Communication

Planning and Organizing

Respect for Diversity

Working in Teams

Skills and experience

Experience of conducting research and analysis of political, Socio-economic and conflict-related issues is required, along with effective communication skills, including drafting reports and making presentations. Solid computer skills, including full proficiency in MS Office applications is required. Experience in data management, visualization, databases, and dashboards is desirable.

Area(s) of expertise

Communication

Driving license

Other information

Living conditions and remarks

Mogadishu is the HQ of UN operations in Somalia. The UN Volunteer will be subject to the overall direction and guidance of the UN Designated Official (DO) for security. The volunteer will be incorporated into all applicable security protocols and will be required to adhere to the guidelines, security plans and other directives issued by the DO. As this is a nation-al UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his / her own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the insurance plan.

Inclusivity statement United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person's race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy. Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person's race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person's race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy

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