Peace and Security Centre
The UNOPS Peace and Security Centre (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. The Centre is responsible to administer, provide support and 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.
It is led by a Head of Centre, who has the overall authority and accountability for the performance of the Peace and Security Centre on behalf of its clients.
Background Information – UNMAS
Established in 1997 by the General Assembly, the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) serves as the United Nations focal point for mine action and supports its vision of “a world free of the threat of landmines and unexploded ordnance, where individuals and communities live in a safe environment conducive to development, and where mine survivors are fully integrated into their societies.”
UNMAS coordinates and collaborates with fourteen UN departments, agencies, programmes and funds to ensure an effective, proactive and coordinated response to the problems of landmines and explosive remnants of war, including cluster munitions.
UNMAS establishes, manages, and provides strategic direction to mine-action coordination centres in countries and territories as part of peacekeeping operations and humanitarian emergencies or crises. In these situations, UNMAS may plan and carry out mine-action projects, support and coordinate the work of local and international mine-action service providers, and set priorities for mine clearance, mine-risk education and all other aspects of mine action.
Please visit the online vacancy for further information and to apply: https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=16206
Education and Relevant Years of Experience
- Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in development, humanitarian affairs, business administration, project management, social science or related field with a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience; OR
- First Level University Degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in development, humanitarian affairs, business administration, project management, social science or related field with a minimum of nine (9) years of relevant experience; OR
- Military Experience at the Officer level with a minimum of thirteen (13) years of relevant experience.
Work Experience
- Relevant experience is defined as progressively responsible experience in project development and management, supporting operations in military, humanitarian, conflict, post-conflict, or development contexts, with public or private sector organizations.
- Regarding project development and management, experience in monitoring, reporting, coordination, and national capacity development is required.
- Field experience is highly desired.
- Experience in mine action is desired.
Languages
- Fluency in English with intermediate fluency in French is required OR
- Fluency in French with intermediate fluency in English is required
- Knowledge of another UN official language is desired
- Application Deadline: 29-Aug-2018
- Please visit the online vacancy to apply: https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=16206
- Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
More Information
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