CHIEF OF MINE ACTION PROGRAMME, P4

The position is based in Sudan and the incumbent reports to the Director of UNMAS, following political and operational guidance from the United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator (RC/HC). Established in 1997, UNMAS leads, coordinates and implements all aspects linked to the mitigation of the threats from mines and explosive remnants of war. UNMAS operates under UN legislative mandates (UN General Assembly, UN Security Council etc.), requests by the UN Secretary-General or his designated official, mostly in response to a humanitarian emergency. In Sudan, UNMAS delivers a Mine Action response to the problem of explosive ordnance contamination, targeting the populations most at risk, in line with the humanitarian principles and in coordination with the United Nations country team and the humanitarian country team. For more information on UNMAS please visit www.unmas.org.