Programme Management Advisor [Security Research Analyst]
Job categories: Security
Vacancy code: VA/2020/B5011/19523
Level: ICS-11
Department/office: NYSC, SDC, UN Technology Support Services
Duty station: Bamako, Mali
Contract type: International ICA
Contract level: IICA-3
Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension
Dealine date: 07-Apr-2020
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Background Information - Job-specific
Global Pulse is a flagship innovation initiative of the United Nations Secretary-General on big data. Its vision is a future in which big data and AI are harnessed and used responsibly as a public good. Its mission is to accelerate discovery, development and scaled adoption of data innovation for sustainable development and humanitarian action. To this end, Global Pulse will work to promote awareness of the opportunities Big Data presents for sustainable development and humanitarian action, forge public-private data sharing partnerships, generate high-impact analytical tools and approaches through its network of Pulse Labs, and drive broad adoption of useful innovations across the UN System.
Global Pulse implements data innovation programs through its Pulse Labs to provide UN and development partners with access to the data, tools and expertise required to discover new uses of big data and AI for development. Global Pulse develops policies, toolkits, applications and platforms to improve data-driven decision-making and support the evaluation of promising solutions.
Global Pulse is seeking a Security Research Analyst to provide support for the implementation of projects with the Pulse Lab Network in support of SDG 16 – Peace, justice and strong institutions.
This is a position in UNOPS for supporting projects carried out for Global Pulse. The incumbent of this position will be personnel of UNOPS under its full responsibility.
Functional Responsibilities
Under the guidance of UN Global Pulse senior management, the selected candidate ...
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education: Advanced University degree in security management, an...
Competencies
Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and ex...
Contract type, level and duration
Contract type: International Individual Contractual Agreement (IICA) Contr...
Additional Considerations
Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time Applications ...
Background Information - UNOPS
UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful imp...
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