Employer:GICHD
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Start Date As soon as possible
Full-time /Part-time 100%
Closing date for applications October 20, 2020
Purpose / Summary
Ageing, unstable and surplus ammunition pose a dual risk of accidental explosions and diversion from stockpiles. Both the explosions and diversion can devastate the local community, economy and the society. Safe and secure management of ammunition (SSMA) aims to mitigate the impact of accidental explosions and diversion and prevent the likelihood of future incidents from occurring, thus contributing to enhancing stability, development and good governance.
Established in January 2019, the Ammunition Management Advisory Team (AMAT) is a shared initiative of the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) and the United Nations Office of Disarmament Affairs (UNODA). AMAT provides technical support to states in the safe, secure and effective management of ammunition, in line with the International Ammunition Technical Guidelines (IATG). AMAT works to strengthen the capacities of states to improve the safety and security of ammunition stockpiles thus contributing to a global reduction of the risk of accidental explosions and diversion.
AMAT is now looking for an experienced ammunition technical advisor to join the team. This post will be based in Geneva and involve frequent international travel with a global scope to promote good ammunition management practices, assist states develop national standards and procedures based on IATG, and mentor personnel – military and civilian – in the knowledge of the required skills and their practical application.
Areas of Responsibilities
· Provide rapid technical assistance in SSMA to national authorities including through the framework of the UN SaferGuard quick response mechanism.
· Provide longer-term technical assistance to national authorities, donors and international and regional organisations, including advice on SSMA and associated explosives risks.
· Assist the development of national standards and procedures in conformity with the IATG, including measurable targets aimed at improving ammunition safety and security.
· Plan, organise and deliver meetings, seminars and training courses pertaining to ammunition safety and security and the IATG rollout.
· Conduct field and desk assessments on ammunition through-life management: organisations, specific risks, policies and practices.
· Develop and disseminate technical materials including guides, training packages and SOPs.
· Implement and report on assigned projects and activities. Contribute to relevant technical articles and publications in English and Spanish and/or French.
· Co-organise periodic expert validation processes, including provision of instruction, validation methodology, assignments, tests, exercises, monitoring and evaluation.
· Assist in maintaining UN SaferGuard Roster of Experts, including provision of data storage and platform for exchange, and facilitate communication among experts on the Roster.
· Provide support, when requested, to the partnering organisations of AMAT.
· Carry out all work safely, diligently and in a gender and diversity-sensitive manner and ensure these considerations are mainstreamed into AMAT’s services and products.
Operating Network (key external contacts and level):
o English and Spanish-speaking national authorities, civil servants, armed forces officers responsible for ammunition through-life management
o United Nations agencies, UN SaferGuard Roster of experts
o Officials of partner organisations, international and regional agencies and commercial companies
Requirements
Essential
· Ammunition technical officer or a similar qualification coupled with comprehensive knowledge of the IATG and/or MOSAIC, including their practical utility in various stages of ammunition through life management.
· Substantial experience in managing ammunition safety and security, explosive risks in storage and transport, and implementing standards and procedures.
· Experience in working in different countries, cultures and security contexts, appreciating both the unique and common challenges therein.
· Competence in the design and delivery of training courses and building capacities of national authorities and armed forces.
· Commitment to continuous improvement as an individual and personal ambition to realise the objectives of AMAT.
· Fluent in written and spoken English and Spanish, with highly developed communication skills.
· Proven team-player with service-minded attitude.
· Frequent International Travel required
Desirable
· A post-graduate degree or equivalent military diploma in a field relevant to SSMA.
· Competence in project management, budget monitoring and substantive and financial reporting
· Ability to communicate in French and/or Russian.
The GICHD implements a Gender and Diversity policy and is an equal opportunities employer. Applications are encouraged from women and men, nationals of mine-affected countries and individuals with a disability or special needs, who meet the above profile requirements.
The GICHD will facilitate the immigration procedure and work visa of the incumbent into Switzerland.
About us
The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) works towards reducing risks to communities stemming from explosive ordnance, with a particular focus on mines, cluster munitions, other explosive remnants of war and ammunition storages. The Centre helps develop and professionalise the sector for the benefits of its partners: National and local authorities, donors, the United Nations, other international and regional organisations, non-governmental organisations, commercial companies and academia. It does so by combining three distinct lines of service: field support focused on capacity development and advice, multilateral work focused on norms and standards, and research and development focused on cutting-edge solutions. The GICHD benefits from its location in Maison de la Paix in Geneva to cooperate closely with organisations dedicated to humanitarian action development, disarmament, peace and security..
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Start Date As soon as possible
Full-time /Part-time 100%
Closing date for applications October 20, 2020
Purpose / Summary
Ageing, unstable and surplus ammunition pose a dual risk of accidental explosions and diversion from stockpiles. Both the explosions and diversion can devastate the local community, economy and the society. Safe and secure management of ammunition (SSMA) aims to mitigate the impact of accidental explosions and diversion and prevent the likelihood of future incidents from occurring, thus contributing to enhancing stability, development and good governance.
Established in January 2019, the Ammunition Management Advisory Team (AMAT) is a shared initiative of the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) and the United Nations Office of Disarmament Affairs (UNODA). AMAT provides technical support to states in the safe, secure and effective management of ammunition, in line with the International Ammunition Technical Guidelines (IATG). AMAT works to strengthen the capacities of states to improve the safety and security of ammunition stockpiles thus contributing to a global reduction of the risk of accidental explosions and diversion.
AMAT is now looking for an experienced ammunition technical advisor to join the team. This post will be based in Geneva and involve frequent international travel with a global scope to promote good ammunition management practices, assist states develop national standards and procedures based on IATG, and mentor personnel – military and civilian – in the knowledge of the required skills and their practical application.
Areas of Responsibilities
· Provide rapid technical assistance in SSMA to national authorities including through the framework of the UN SaferGuard quick response mechanism.
· Provide longer-term technical assistance to national authorities, donors and international and regional organisations, including advice on SSMA and associated explosives risks.
· Assist the development of national standards and procedures in conformity with the IATG, including measurable targets aimed at improving ammunition safety and security.
· Plan, organise and deliver meetings, seminars and training courses pertaining to ammunition safety and security and the IATG rollout.
· Conduct field and desk assessments on ammunition through-life management: organisations, specific risks, policies and practices.
· Develop and disseminate technical materials including guides, training packages and SOPs.
· Implement and report on assigned projects and activities. Contribute to relevant technical articles and publications in English and Spanish and/or French.
· Co-organise periodic expert validation processes, including provision of instruction, validation methodology, assignments, tests, exercises, monitoring and evaluation.
· Assist in maintaining UN SaferGuard Roster of Experts, including provision of data storage and platform for exchange, and facilitate communication among experts on the Roster.
· Provide support, when requested, to the partnering organisations of AMAT.
· Carry out all work safely, diligently and in a gender and diversity-sensitive manner and ensure these considerations are mainstreamed into AMAT’s services and products.
Operating Network (key external contacts and level):
o English and Spanish-speaking national authorities, civil servants, armed forces officers responsible for ammunition through-life management
o United Nations agencies, UN SaferGuard Roster of experts
o Officials of partner organisations, international and regional agencies and commercial companies
Requirements
Essential
· Ammunition technical officer or a similar qualification coupled with comprehensive knowledge of the IATG and/or MOSAIC, including their practical utility in various stages of ammunition through life management.
· Substantial experience in managing ammunition safety and security, explosive risks in storage and transport, and implementing standards and procedures.
· Experience in working in different countries, cultures and security contexts, appreciating both the unique and common challenges therein.
· Competence in the design and delivery of training courses and building capacities of national authorities and armed forces.
· Commitment to continuous improvement as an individual and personal ambition to realise the objectives of AMAT.
· Fluent in written and spoken English and Spanish, with highly developed communication skills.
· Proven team-player with service-minded attitude.
· Frequent International Travel required
Desirable
· A post-graduate degree or equivalent military diploma in a field relevant to SSMA.
· Competence in project management, budget monitoring and substantive and financial reporting
· Ability to communicate in French and/or Russian.
The GICHD implements a Gender and Diversity policy and is an equal opportunities employer. Applications are encouraged from women and men, nationals of mine-affected countries and individuals with a disability or special needs, who meet the above profile requirements.
The GICHD will facilitate the immigration procedure and work visa of the incumbent into Switzerland.
About us
The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) works towards reducing risks to communities stemming from explosive ordnance, with a particular focus on mines, cluster munitions, other explosive remnants of war and ammunition storages. The Centre helps develop and professionalise the sector for the benefits of its partners: National and local authorities, donors, the United Nations, other international and regional organisations, non-governmental organisations, commercial companies and academia. It does so by combining three distinct lines of service: field support focused on capacity development and advice, multilateral work focused on norms and standards, and research and development focused on cutting-edge solutions. The GICHD benefits from its location in Maison de la Paix in Geneva to cooperate closely with organisations dedicated to humanitarian action development, disarmament, peace and security..