Chief of Section, Programme Management, P5

Overview

This role is responsible for leading, planning, and overseeing the implementation and quality assurance of advisory, training, and capacity development activities within the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Threat Mitigation Advisory Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides policy guidance and support on IED and EO threat mitigation.
• Leads, plans and oversees the implementation and quality assurance of advisory, training and capacity development activities.
• Manages, supervises and carries out the work programme of the Section.
• Engages with representatives of Member States to build effective partnerships.
• Engages with donors to raise funds for the Section.
• Provides substantive input in the preparation of position papers and reports for intergovernmental bodies.
• Contributes to reporting to intergovernmental bodies on budget/programme performance.
• Ensures that the outputs produced by the Section maintain high-quality standards.
• Prepares inputs for the work programme of the Service.
• Carries out programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Section.
• Recruits staff for Section.
• Manages, guides, develops and trains staff under his/her supervision.
• Fosters teamwork and communication among staff.
• Represents the Organization at inter-agency meetings, seminars, regional technical fora etc.
• Convenes and/or participates in relevant international, regional or national meetings.

Required Experience

A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in programme administration, management or related field is required. A minimum of 7 years experience in Post-Blast Investigations (PBI), including forensic evidence collection, exploitation of materials and devices, and the generation of technical intelligence to support threat analysis, and investigative or judicial processes is required. A minimum of 2 years experience in a United Nations peace operation or similar international organsiation in the field is required. Experience in drafting policy and doctrine and/or training material related to IED threat mitigation is desirable. Experience working with national authorities on the storage, management, and destruction of ammunition and explosives is desirable. Experience in resource mobilisation, proposal writing and reporting is desirable.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business, public policy, administration, international relations, peace and security, law or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Graduation from a military staff academy or similar law enforcement training institution is desirable. Recognized national qualification as an EOD officer and IEDD technician certification is required.

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