Risk Analyst

• Job Identification37769

• Posting Date11/01/2026, 09:40 AM

• Apply Before11/09/2026, 07:59 AM

• Job ScheduleFull time

• Locations Mogadiscio, Somalia

• AgencyUNDP

• GradeNPSA-9

• Vacancy TypeNational Personnel Service Agreement

• Practice AreaEffectiveness

• BureauRegional Bureau for Arab States

• Contract Duration1 Year

• Education & Work ExperienceMaster's Degree - 2 year(s) experience OR Bachelor's Degree - 4 year(s) experience

• Required LanguagesFluency in English and Somali required

Job Description

Tiered Approach

In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:

• Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.

• Tier 1: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments

• Tier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers

• Tier 3 or no tier indicated: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates

Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.

Background

The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Somalia plays a critical role in the oversight in the implementation of UN Human Rights Due Diligence Policy (HRDDP) across support provided by UN agencies, funds and programmes to non-UN security forces and institutions as well as in the context of procurement processes. The Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO), through its Risk Management Unit (RMU), supports the role of the Resident Coordinator in relation to the implementation of the HRDDP in Somalia. In that context, RMU is entrusted with a coordination role, that includes collecting and consolidating information on the status of support provided to non-UN security forces and progress towards the implementation of HRDDP mitigation measures recommended in the context of support provided by UN agencies, funds and programmes and UN procurement processes under the purview of the Resident Coordinator.

Somalia’s risk landscape remains highly complex and volatile, characterized by food insecurity, climate shocks, mass displacement, access constraints, armed hostilities, clan violence and corruption which permeates virtually every aspect of the Somali society. RMU continues to monitor and assess the changing complex environment and to convey critical information and analysis to inform stakeholders’ decision making.

The RMU supports all UN entities in Somalia and support is aimed towards the common goals of risk informed decision making, do no harm and increased accountability for better impact. 

The Risk Analyst (HRDDP) is a key member of the Risk Profiling and Analysis team within the RMU, and is based in Mogadishu Somalia. He/she will be responsible for supporting the oversight role of the Resident Coordinator in relation to HRDDP implementation by UN AFPs in the context of their support to non-UN security forces and institutions as well as procurement processes under the Resident Coordinator.

Position Purpose

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Risk Management Specialist and the overall supervision of the Chief of RMU, the Risk Analyst (HRDDP) contributes substantively to the coordination of information and data gathering, analysis and compilation on HRDDP implementation by UN AFPs in the context of HRDDP. S/he will contribute to risk profiling and analysis services of the workstream, especially on security forces and/or security institutions, oversee day-to-day work related to HRDDP, and lead the engagement with UN AFPs in relation to their compliance with HRDDP and follow-up of HRDDP mitigation measures.

The Risk Analyst (HRDDP) also works in close collaboration with staff of the RMU, UN entities including UNSOS, UNDSS, UNDP, OHCHR and others, as well as peacebuilding, development, and humanitarian (nexus) partners, in the delivery of services provided to internal and external clients as it relates to HRDDP. S/he promotes a client, quality and results-oriented approach through the functions outlined below. 

Duties and Responsibilities

The list of functions and tasks included in this terms of reference will be jointly reviewed and adjusted as necessary between the incumbent and their supervisor during the assignment. The Risk Analyst (HRDDP) will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver key HRDDP coordination and risk profiling and analysis functions. 

  • Monitor, research, collect, verify, analyze and synthesize significant amounts of information of relevance to HRDDP, including from open sources, UN entities and recipients of support.

  • Work collaboratively with the integrated HRDDP capacity within the UN system in Somalia, notably UNSOS, and key UN entities including OHCHR and UNDSSand support the coordinated implementation of the HRDDP in UN AFPs, including by leading the engagement with HRDDP focal points in AFPs, supporting the mapping of recipients of support and advising on the implementation and monitoring of mitigation measures.

  • Participate in discussions with relevant stakeholders in UN AFPs, RMU as well as security actors with a view to and advise on the prevention of and/or response to violations of international human rights or humanitarian law. 

  • Draft reports, briefings and other types of communications relating to HRDDP in compliance with established standards.

  • Integrate UN developed methodology in the human rights monitoring, reporting and investigation activities related to HRDDP implementation, including ensuring a gender-perspective.

  • Continuously assess Somalia’s evolving risk landscape, shifts in UN AFP HRDDP needs and update status of implementation of HRDDP mitigation measures, UN support, risk profiles and reports as needed and in line with the SOP on HRDDP implementation in Somalia to enhance decision-making by the Resident Coordinator.

• Contribute substantively to the strategic direction and overall management of the risk profiling and analysis  workstream.

  • Support the development and implementation of strategies, policies, protocols and guidelines for standardisation of key risk profiling and analysis functions in relation to HRDDP implementation.

  • Support the formulation and implementation of the substantive work programme of risk profiling and analysis as it relates to HRDDP implementation by UN AFPs and/or procurement processes.

  • Uphold highest ethical standards for information management to promote trust, respect, and accountability in RMU and United Nations HRDDP Task Force information management practices.

  • Demonstrate transparency about how information is collected.

  • Adhere to SOP on HRDDP implementation in Somalia. 

  • Maintain the integrity of information by ensuring its authenticity, reliability, and consistency (which includes the prevention of data tampering and/or manipulation).

• Contribute substantively to policy advice and support regarding risk profiling and analysis.

  • Support the establishment, maintenance and strengthening of strategic relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including other UN entities, governments (national and regional), and civil society to build synergy, collaboration, and momentum on risk informed decision making to support HRDDP implementation.

  • Contribute to capacity building of national stakeholders on matters related to HRDDP. 

• Facilitate knowledge sharing 

  • Participate in and ensure sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice on HRDDP implementation related issues. 

  • Facilitate the development of tools for dissemination of knowledge on HRDDP implementation within the context of these ToRs, and develop knowledge resources and products to support UNDP’s engagement in this area.  

• The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Institutional Arrangement

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Competencies

Core Competencies 

• Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline

• Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements

• Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback

• Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible

• Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident

• Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships

• Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies (insert up to 7 competencies)

2030 Agenda: Peace

• Rule of Law, Security and Human Rights

  • Human Rights Institutions

  • Access to Justice

  • Safeguarding human rights and protecting vulnerable groups

2030 Agenda: Engagement and Effectiveness

• Effectiveness

  • Systems and tools for managing risk

Data

• Data

  • Data analysis

  • Ability to extract, analyse and visualize data (including Real-Time Data) to form meaningful insights and aid effective decision making .

Business Direction and Strategy

• System Thinking

  • Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system

Required Skills and Experience

• Min. Education requirements

  • Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Law, Political Science, International Relations, Social Sciences, or related field is required, or

  • A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree

• Min. years of relevant work experience

  • A minimum of two (2) years (with master’s degree) or four (4) years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant progressively responsible experience in the implementation of the HRDDP in the context of Somalia is required.

• Required skills

  • At least 2 years of experience advocating, building the capacity and liaising with non-UN security forces and institutions in the context of Somalia, is required.

  • Experience with the United Nations in a conflict and/or post-conflict setting is required.

  • Experience collecting, collating, analysing and interpreting a wide range of complex information from a variety of sources (including large data sources) is required.

  • Experience in paying attention to detail and ability to identify patterns, inconsistencies, or red flags such as violations of international human rights and humanitarian law and aid diversion is required.

• Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section

  • Demonstrated experience in good networking and partnership development is desired.

  • Experience in identifying, assessing, and managing various types of operational and/or project risks is desired.

• Required Language(s)

  • Fluency in English is required

  • Fluency in Somali is required

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. 

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. 

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