Overview
The Operations Specialist (Mine Action Officer) will support the CCO and/or HOO on programme and project design documents from an operational and technical standpoint, and ensure operations are conducted in accordance with UNOPS policies and standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Support programme and project design documents from an operational and technical standpoint.
- Ensure implementation plans have viable timelines and appropriate resources.
- Ensure operations are conducted in accordance with UNOPS policies and standards.
- Oversee, coordinate, monitor and conduct mine action operations and performance.
- Analyze explosive ordnance threats and develop mitigation measures.
- Review performance reports and populate internal monitoring and reporting mechanisms.
- Implement the program quality management and information management system.
- Mentor and advise operations personnel in planning, execution and delivery of allocated projects.
- Promote teamwork, collaboration and diversity within the Operations team.
Required Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of proven and applicable experience (within the past 10 years) in explosive hazard management.
- Experience managing one or more of the following activities: Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Non-technical survey, Technical survey, Mechanical clearance and ground preparation, Mechanical assisted clearance operations in an urban environment, Manual mine clearance, Battle Area clearance, Road clearance, Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (IEDD).
- Experience applying International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) or International Ammunition Technical Guidelines (IATG).
- Experience using information management systems such as Information Management System for Mine Action (IMSMA).
Qualifications
- Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
- OR a First Level University Degree (Bachelor’s degree) with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
- OR a minimum of 11 years of military or police experience.
- EOD Level 3 certification is required.
