Employer:CTG Global
Location: Somalia
Closing date: 31 May 2015
Location: Somalia
Closing date: 31 May 2015
Place of Performance Mogadishu
Contract Duration 12 months
Starting Date 01 July 2015
Overview Of CTG Global
CTG Global is a managed service company specializing in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, Human
Resources support services and Monitoring & Evaluation in post disaster and post conflict countries around the world.
CTG Global provides services to humanitarian organizations, government, non-governmental organizations and corporates that enables public and private sectors to focus on their core business and the achievement of their objectives in hostile and threatening environments as we provide a safe and secure environment for them to do so and alleviate them of their risks, crisis and personnel management problems.
Contract Duration 12 months
Starting Date 01 July 2015
Overview Of CTG Global
CTG Global is a managed service company specializing in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, Human
Resources support services and Monitoring & Evaluation in post disaster and post conflict countries around the world.
CTG Global provides services to humanitarian organizations, government, non-governmental organizations and corporates that enables public and private sectors to focus on their core business and the achievement of their objectives in hostile and threatening environments as we provide a safe and secure environment for them to do so and alleviate them of their risks, crisis and personnel management problems.
Position Summary
General Background of Project / Assignment
The Mine Action Cluster (MAC) within the Global Partner Services Office (GPSO) 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 Cluster 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 our client’s rules and regulations. It is headed by the Cluster Chief who has the overall authority and accountability for the performance of the Mine Action Cluster on behalf of its clients.
UNMAS Somalia supports mine and explosive remnants of war (ERW) clearance activities, awareness programming, contamination survey and coordination for mine action activities throughout Somalia. UNMAS Somalia works closely with other humanitarian Agencies, local communities and humanitarian and development actors to ensure a sustainable and effective response to explosive contamination in Somalia, with priority on improving the lives of people living in affected communities, and ensuring national capacity development for a long term solution to the problem. In Somaliland and Puntland, capacity development has been carried out for the Somaliland Mine Action Centre SMAC, the Police EOD, the Puntland Mine Action Centre and the Puntland EOD. The Programme has an office in Mogadishu to provide managerial and support functions for the Regional Offices in Somalia.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
Background Information - Job-specific
Under the direct supervision of the HEM Project Manager and the Chief of Operations and in line with applicable humanitarian policies and Security Council Mandates, the IED Awareness Advisor will be the main focal point in developing and implementing IED awareness for the civilian population and international community in Somalia. The IED Awareness Advisor will act as the local focal point between UNMAS and other key stakeholders within the Protection Cluster.
Functional Responsibilities
· Conduct an IED victim assessment, including review of current attitudes and behaviours used by the civilian population in Somalia;
· Based on the assessment, develop National IED Awareness Standards with the national authorities and security sector, considering technical guidance from implementing partners and Protection Cluster members, using best practice identified in the international mine action standards and other relevant standards developed in countries with insurgency elements;
· Assist the Government and Mission in review IED Awareness work plans;
· Assist in the capacity development of national security authorities for the protection of civilians against IED threats;
· Advise the national authorities and security sector in prioritize IED Awareness tasks;
· Monitor and evaluate through field inspections, and reviews of tasks reported by implementing partners, to measure progress against issued tasks, national work plans and adherence to standards;
· Coordinate training of national security sector teams in IED Awareness for civilian population;
· Advise operational personnel, including international and national personnel;
· Provide relevant information on achievements and challenges to the Chief of Operations, Project Manager and Programme Unit;
· On request travel to Mali, Afghanistan and Iraq and assist in assessment process based on experience learned in Somalia.
· Any other duties or tasks as identified by the Chief of Operations or Project Manager.
Monitoring and Progress Controls
PER will be developed together with the IED Awareness Advisor in line with the ToR, and followed up in line with our client’s regulations.
Final Product
Assist the Somali authorities in the development of functional IED awareness concept that will reduce the number of civilian casualties.
Based on the IED victim assessment, recommend alternatives for IED victim assistance projects, that is in line with the broader national framework of support to people with disabilities.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
Education
· Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in development studies, business management, project management, risk education (with relevant experience); or first level of university degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) or military / police college or senior staff qualification or junior command and staff course combined with 7 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
· At least 5years experience in the field of explosive hazard management including 3 years’ experience within a military or civilian governmental programme in an environment with IED threat;
· Demonstrated experience in behavior change or education to identify risky behaviors and suggest changes;
· Experience with training foreign nationals in Risk Education / Awareness;
· Excellent computer literacy is essential, knowledge of IMSMA an asset;
· Experience as an institutional or military advisor in fragile states;
· Knowledge of the IMAS, with special focus on risk education / awareness
· Internationally recognized driving license is required;
Language
· Fluency in spoken and written English is required;
· Fluency in spoken and written French or Arabic is desirable
Key Competencies
· Leadership – Proven supervisory ability and/or technical leadership. Ability to maintain effective working relations both as a team member and team leader.
· Teamwork Skills – Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations with both people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and as part of a small, flexible and highly adaptive Team;
· Organising and Quality Orientation –Ability to manage , organize , plan and implement work assignments, prioritise competing demands and work successfully in high stress environments;
· Decision Making – Demonstrated superior ability to apply good judgment and decision making skills;
· Communication Skill – Strong spoken and written communication skills;
· Creativity and Innovation – Strong analytical and problem solving skills and ability to manage simultaneous management and coordination issues;
· Ability to Learn – Willingness to learn and embrace new developments;
· Lives and Breathes UNOPS Values – Takes ownership for all responsibilities and honours commitments;
General Background of Project / Assignment
The Mine Action Cluster (MAC) within the Global Partner Services Office (GPSO) 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 Cluster 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 our client’s rules and regulations. It is headed by the Cluster Chief who has the overall authority and accountability for the performance of the Mine Action Cluster on behalf of its clients.
UNMAS Somalia supports mine and explosive remnants of war (ERW) clearance activities, awareness programming, contamination survey and coordination for mine action activities throughout Somalia. UNMAS Somalia works closely with other humanitarian Agencies, local communities and humanitarian and development actors to ensure a sustainable and effective response to explosive contamination in Somalia, with priority on improving the lives of people living in affected communities, and ensuring national capacity development for a long term solution to the problem. In Somaliland and Puntland, capacity development has been carried out for the Somaliland Mine Action Centre SMAC, the Police EOD, the Puntland Mine Action Centre and the Puntland EOD. The Programme has an office in Mogadishu to provide managerial and support functions for the Regional Offices in Somalia.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
Background Information - Job-specific
Under the direct supervision of the HEM Project Manager and the Chief of Operations and in line with applicable humanitarian policies and Security Council Mandates, the IED Awareness Advisor will be the main focal point in developing and implementing IED awareness for the civilian population and international community in Somalia. The IED Awareness Advisor will act as the local focal point between UNMAS and other key stakeholders within the Protection Cluster.
Functional Responsibilities
· Conduct an IED victim assessment, including review of current attitudes and behaviours used by the civilian population in Somalia;
· Based on the assessment, develop National IED Awareness Standards with the national authorities and security sector, considering technical guidance from implementing partners and Protection Cluster members, using best practice identified in the international mine action standards and other relevant standards developed in countries with insurgency elements;
· Assist the Government and Mission in review IED Awareness work plans;
· Assist in the capacity development of national security authorities for the protection of civilians against IED threats;
· Advise the national authorities and security sector in prioritize IED Awareness tasks;
· Monitor and evaluate through field inspections, and reviews of tasks reported by implementing partners, to measure progress against issued tasks, national work plans and adherence to standards;
· Coordinate training of national security sector teams in IED Awareness for civilian population;
· Advise operational personnel, including international and national personnel;
· Provide relevant information on achievements and challenges to the Chief of Operations, Project Manager and Programme Unit;
· On request travel to Mali, Afghanistan and Iraq and assist in assessment process based on experience learned in Somalia.
· Any other duties or tasks as identified by the Chief of Operations or Project Manager.
Monitoring and Progress Controls
PER will be developed together with the IED Awareness Advisor in line with the ToR, and followed up in line with our client’s regulations.
Final Product
Assist the Somali authorities in the development of functional IED awareness concept that will reduce the number of civilian casualties.
Based on the IED victim assessment, recommend alternatives for IED victim assistance projects, that is in line with the broader national framework of support to people with disabilities.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
Education
· Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in development studies, business management, project management, risk education (with relevant experience); or first level of university degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) or military / police college or senior staff qualification or junior command and staff course combined with 7 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
· At least 5years experience in the field of explosive hazard management including 3 years’ experience within a military or civilian governmental programme in an environment with IED threat;
· Demonstrated experience in behavior change or education to identify risky behaviors and suggest changes;
· Experience with training foreign nationals in Risk Education / Awareness;
· Excellent computer literacy is essential, knowledge of IMSMA an asset;
· Experience as an institutional or military advisor in fragile states;
· Knowledge of the IMAS, with special focus on risk education / awareness
· Internationally recognized driving license is required;
Language
· Fluency in spoken and written English is required;
· Fluency in spoken and written French or Arabic is desirable
Key Competencies
· Leadership – Proven supervisory ability and/or technical leadership. Ability to maintain effective working relations both as a team member and team leader.
· Teamwork Skills – Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations with both people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and as part of a small, flexible and highly adaptive Team;
· Organising and Quality Orientation –Ability to manage , organize , plan and implement work assignments, prioritise competing demands and work successfully in high stress environments;
· Decision Making – Demonstrated superior ability to apply good judgment and decision making skills;
· Communication Skill – Strong spoken and written communication skills;
· Creativity and Innovation – Strong analytical and problem solving skills and ability to manage simultaneous management and coordination issues;
· Ability to Learn – Willingness to learn and embrace new developments;
· Lives and Breathes UNOPS Values – Takes ownership for all responsibilities and honours commitments;
How to apply:
Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail to careers@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_825” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.