Norwegian Refugee Council

Climate Peace Security Data Analyst, UNMISS, Juba

Norwegian Refugee Council  •  Juba, SS (Onsite)  •  12 days ago
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Job Description

NORCAP’s mission is to improve aid to protect and empower people affected by crises and climate change. With expertise in the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors, we collaborate with local, national and international partners on finding solutions that meet the needs of people at risk.

We do this by:

  • Supporting humanitarian, development and peacebuilding initiatives that protect and empower people
  • Improving impact at the global and local level through joint projects with partners and stakeholders
  • Providing expertise and developing capacity that enable partners to meet the needs of people in fragile situations and crises
  • Strengthening the global system that we are part of through support for leadership, coordination and policy development
  • Building bridges between the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors


In line with this mission, NORCAP is partnering with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), which plays a critical role in supporting peace and stability in a complex post-conflict environment. UNMISS is actively working to counter the growing threats posed by misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech (MDH), which undermine peace efforts and endanger lives. The mission is guided by the United Nations Global Principles for Information Integrity, launched in 2024, which promote coordinated international action to make information spaces safer and more humane.


To support this vital work, NORCAP is seeking an experienced Climate Peace Security Data Analyst to join Civil Affairs Division of UNMISS in Juba, South Sudan for a one-year assignment with possible extension.

The Data Analyst will be responsible for the following:

• Lead the preparation of data visualizations and infographics for UNMISS leadership in support of senior decision-making processes and ad-hoc demands; reporting to the UN Security Council; build and maintain standard visual templates used in communicating analytical outputs on climate and security.
• In support of the government, develop and implement various analysis, projections and forecasting, spatial and temporal trends, interpolations, intersections etc. of climate security; reporting and quality control capabilities; This includes developing of scripts for deployment on cloud computing platforms (such as Google Earth Engine) and locally.
• Collaborate with UNMISS head of sections, UN Agencies, and relevant government departments to integrate data collection on climate security, improve data collection and data quality; increase efficiency and quality of analytical processes by standardizing and automating data templates;
• Support UN Agencies and relevant government departments in integrating climate security into their data collection, intersectional approach to data, and integrated data analytics for the triple Nexus of Humanitarian, Peace and Development Approach.
• Lead data preparedness by consistently improving UNMISS’s data catalogue and data models using modern data platform and cloud-based tools;
• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in data - including spatial data from remote sensing and GIS, using statistical or data science methods, and using open-source software and data to identify relevant features and variables in structured and unstructured sources of data;
• Develop self-service analytic dashboards and data visualizations drawing upon internal and external data sources, using Google Earth Engine Data Catalogue, GIS, Microsoft tools like Azure, Power Query and Power-BI; the use of code repositories such as GitHub or GitLab to store the scripts and results;
• Locate and define new data analysis process improvement opportunities in support of climate-sensitive conflict analysis, cross-pillar decision-making, situational awareness, crisis management, and conflict risk management;
• Develop guidance for political analysis, and analytical techniques for climate-related security risks, using unstructured and structured data – document and communicate practical guidance on applied methods in climate security data analytics such as decomposition, trend, seasonality, correlation, aggregation, change, uncertainty, etc.
• Perform other duties as requested, including on integrated analysis, scenario building, and situational monitoring

Education:

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in mathematics, applied statistics, data science, applied ecology, behavioral science, environmental sciences or a closely related field. A first-level university degree in these specializations, in combination with qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

  • At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience in applied analytics, spatial analysis and spatial statistics, GIS and remote sensing, business intelligence, information management, statistics, project management, stakeholder management or related area is required.
  • Experience in using data to inform decisions, strategies and execution is required.
  • Experience with database or programming languages (SQL, Python, R, Javascript) is required.
  • Experience with self-service analytics and data visualization is required.
  • Experience in mapping tools, incl. QGIS or ArcGIS, is required.
  • Experience in layout and publishing tools, such as.
  • Adobe Creative Suite is desirable.
  • Experience in international crisis operations is an advantage.
  • Ability to use Google Earth Engine, Git versioning control systems, Microsoft Azure or equivalent cloud-based technologies and tools such as Azure Synapse, Azure Cognitive Services, Azure ML is an advantage;
  • Experience in geospatial/geostatistical analysis and GIS applications is an advantage;

Language:

  • For the post advertised, fluency in English is required.
  • Knowledge of French is desirable.
  • Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage

What we offer

  • In recognition of your expertise and contributions, we provide the following benefits and opportunities:
  • Rewarding work for a renowned global organisation
  • Access to a network of humanitarian, peace, and development professionals
  • A dedicated Staff Care Unit
  • Eligible for consideration for NORCAP membership and future assignments, subject to a successful performance review.

Our Values & Commitment (NRC / NORCAP)

NORCAP is part of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC).

All NRC employees are expected to act in accordance with the organisation’s values.
Being dedicated, innovative, inclusive, and accountable are behaviours and beliefs that guide how we work and how we build relationships. We are committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, empowered, supported, and a genuine sense of belonging.

NORCAP values diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to respond effectively to the needs of people affected by crisis.

NRC has a zero‑tolerance stance toward any form of exploitation or abuse, including sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH), and we do not tolerate inaction when concerns arise.

All offers are subject to reference and background checks conducted in line with our safeguarding standards, and NORCAP reserves the right to conduct a full background check on shortlisted candidates.

How to Apply

Based on what you have read so far, do you think you could be a good fit? If so, please follow these steps and apply!

When submitting your application, kindly register in English your full employment history and education. Please include your full name as written in your passport. Uploaded CVs alone will not be reviewed.

NORCAP reserves the right to conduct a full background check on shortlisted candidates.
An approved Health Certificate will be required prior to contract commencement and assignment.
Feedback will be given to all applicants within four weeks after the closing of this advertisement.

Apply before 12th April 2026, 11.55PM CET

We look forward to receiving your application!

Norwegian Refugee Council

About Norwegian Refugee Council

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.

We protect displaced people and support them as they build a new future. We started our relief efforts after World War Two. Today, we work in both new and protracted crises across 40 countries. We specialise in six areas: food security, education, shelter, legal assistance, protection from violence, and water, sanitation and hygiene.

We stand up for people forced to flee. NRC is a determined advocate for displaced people. We promote and defend displaced people's rights and dignity in local communities, with national governments and in the international arena. NRC’s Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva is a global leader in monitoring, reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country.

We work with partners across the world through NORCAP, our global provider of humanitarian, development and peacebuilding expertise. NORCAP collaborates with local, national and international partners on finding sustainable solutions to meet the needs of people at risk.

Around 15,000 humanitarians work with the NRC. Most of us are hired locally to work in the field, and a small number are based at our head office in Oslo. Many of our colleagues were once themselves forced to flee their homes.

NRC assisted almost 9.1 million people worldwide in 2024, and with your support, we can help even more.

In order to meet the needs of more than 120 million displaced people worldwide, we need to unite forces across sectors and work together as one team. Through mutual partnerships we are dedicated to finding unique solutions for people who have been forced to flee, helping them build a sustainable future for themselves and their communities.

To find out how you can support our work, please visit nrc.no/corporate or send an e-mail to corporate@nrc.no.

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Oslo, NO
Year Founded
1946
Website
nrc.no
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