Operations Specialist

•    Comprehensive general operational management of the Sector Operations office, acting as the most senior UNMAS representative in the Sector;

•    Close liaison with ATMIS Sector leadership as the UNMAS Sector representative;

•    Facilitate liaison with UNMAS-trained Somali Security Forces teams and/or UNMAS contracted organizations operating in the Sector area of operations as the UNMAS Sector representative;

•    Responsible for all aspects of Explosive Hazard Threat Mitigation (EHTM) activities carried out by personnel under your supervision and control in the Sector Offices;

•    Coordinate, facilitate and prioritize all operational tasking within office;

•    Plan, task, oversee and coordinate the implementation, execution and completion of all Explosive Hazard Threat Mitigation support to ATMIS operations in the Sector;

•    Manage the delivery of operational training and mentoring, and Explosive Detection Dog (EDD) support with all contractors to ensure contractual conformity;

•    Inputs for maintenance of Training Management Packages;

•    When requested, act as the Investigating Officer for Detailed Independent Investigations or Boards of Inquiry for Explosive related accidents or incidents;

•    Ensure all Sector IED incident data in the data is timely captured in the IM system;

•    Provide guidance on any specific corrective actions to be taken by organizations, following an inspection, which finds a critical non-conformity;

•    Ensure proper maintenance of documentation for all task orders and training records;

•    Responsible for UNOPS explosive hazard management equipment in the Sector;

•    Responsible for control and safety of energetic materials stored in the UNMAS ESH;

•    Implementation of a management system and ensure that the system is being applied in a fair and equitable manner, and that monitoring does not interrupt or delay activities;

•    Regularly monitor performance of UNMAS contractors and trained teams;

•    Other tasks as directed by the Project Manager and Deputy Project Manager.

Education:

• Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; OR
• First Level University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience; OR
• Military Experience or Police Service with a minimum of 11 years of relevant experience is required. 

Experience:

● Relevant experience is defined as experience in project management in a military, humanitarian, conflict, post-conflict, or development context.

● At least 5 years of experience in operations planning and/or management is required;

●  At least 3 years of experience of planning and management in the field of explosive hazard mitigation in required.

Certification :

●  EOD Level 3 certification is required. Certificate is to be submitted as part of the application.

(EOD qualification must be from organizations that train and educate EOD specialists in accordance with IMAS standards – Test and Evaluation Protocol 09.30/01/2022. Individuals are responsible for providing proof of completion.)

● IEDD certification is desired. Certificate is to be submitted as part of the application.

Language:

● Fluency in English (reading, writing and speaking) is required.