Reporting Officer – UN Volunteer (18 months)

About the role

The United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) is seeking a Reporting Officer to join its Global Security Information Centre (GSIC) in Dakar. This 18‑month UN Volunteer assignment supports 24/7 security monitoring and situational awareness for UN operations worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Provide continuous security monitoring and information management within the GSIC.
• Collect, review, and analyse security‑related data to produce timely reports for senior UN leadership.
• Support coordination and operational planning for crisis management and risk response.
• Contribute to cross‑pillar analytics and decision‑making support tools.
• Maintain up‑to‑date situational awareness dashboards and briefings.

Required profile

• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, 24/7 operational environment.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Commitment to UN values and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Required skills

What we offer

• Fully funded UN Volunteer contract for 18 months.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in international security management.
• Work on UN premises in Dakar with a diverse, global team.