UNOPS recruits 01 Operations Specialist – Explosives Detection Dog (EDD)
UNOPS
Mogadishu, Somalia
Operations Specialist – Explosives Detection Dog (EDD)
Job categories:Project Management
Vacancy code:VA/2022/B5001/24723
Level:ICS-10
Department/office:NYSC, PSC, Peace and Security Cluster
Duty station:Mogadishu, Somalia
Contract type:Fixed Term
Contract level:P3
Duration:12 Months (With possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance and availability of Funds)
Deadline date: 05-Nov-2022
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Background Information – PSC
Peace and Security Cluster
The UNOPS Peace and Security Cluster (PSC) is a principal service provider in the field of mine action with the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), UNDP, UNICEF, Governments of mine-affected countries and other mine action partners. It is led by the Director, who has overall authority and accountability for the performance PSC on behalf of its clients. The Director is responsible for administering and providing oversight of the day-to-day management of the Project Field offices, both according to the client requirements and in line with UNOPS rules and regulations.
UNMAS
United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) is a division of the Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI) in the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO). UNMAS is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly (RES/68/72) to ensure an effective, proactive and coordinated response to the problem posed by a wide range of explosive hazards. Legislative mandates also recognize UNMAS technical expertise in responding to threats posed by unsecured and unsafe conventional weapons and ammunition stockpiles. As an office within DPKO, UNMAS supports peacekeeping and special political missions in accordance with Security Council mandates.
UNMAS as a component of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) provides explosive hazard management capacities, including mitigation, to ATMIS as part of a logistical support package. Non-lethal tactical advice and analysis is delivered by UNMAS technical advisors located in each ATMIS Sector Headquarters and at ATMIS Force Headquarters, who support ATMIS planning and operations. UNMAS support includes both enabling (“operate in spite of IEDs”) and response (“defeat the device”). As a component of the UN Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) UNMAS also supports the Federal Government of Somalia, including the Somali Police Force, Somali Explosive Management Authority and National Security Advisor.
Background Information – Job-specific
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Functional Responsibilities
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Competencies
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Education/Experience/Language requirements
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Contract type, level and duration
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Additional Considerations
Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time. Applications …
Background Information – UNOPS
UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achi…
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