Hiring Organization : UNOPS
Job Location: Somalia , Mogadishu
Base Salary: between 106,076 USD and 138,898 USD
Closing Date: 05-Nov-2022
Functional Responsibilities
*CANDIDATES WITH NO UN OR UNOPS EXPERIENCE ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
*Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
The Operations Specialist- Explosives Detection Dog (EDD) (EDD) will work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager-ATMIS (Chief of Operations) and overall supervision of the Head of Projects Unit (HPU). The duties and responsibilities of the position are as follows:Review initial technical requirements for EDD services and provide input in scoping of the requirement; assess soundness of the technical requirement, viability of EDD operations in a particular area and make appropriate recommendation to improve quality of the requirements;
Participate as Accreditation Board member during Pre-Deployment Assessments (PDA), Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI), Organizational and Operational accreditation processes if appropriate;
Work closely with procurement and contract management teams to ensure EDD contractors comply with their contractual obligations;
As part of the EDD contract management and monitoring, lead and conduct regular Accreditation/Inspections of EDD teams and produce comprehensive written reports including assessment forms and recommendations, in line with UNOPS Global EDD Quality Standards (QS);
Implement an EDD Quality Management System (QMS), in line with UNOPS Global EDD QS, including the conduct of Quality Assurance/ Quality Control (QA/QC) assessments and report outcomes according to National Technical Standards and Guidelines (NTSG)/National Standards (NS) (if applicable);
Responsible for review of maintenance training and submitted Training Records (TR) of contracted EDD Teams and for debriefing EDD contractors on QA achievements;
Oversee and coordinate the implementation and execution of all EDD related operations as directed by the the designated primary supervisor;
Maintain familiarity with applicable International Mine Action Standards (IMAS), National Mine Action Standards (NMAS), National Technical Standards and Guidelines (NTSG), UNOPS EDD QS and best practices in EDD operations;
Lead the maintenance, revision and updating of the Standing Operating Procedures (SOP) for EDD teams and the National Standards (NS) as required and directed by the designated supervisors;
Provide leadership in liaising with relevant stakeholders including the contractor, relevant Mission authorities, and members of the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) to ensure complete integration of EDD efforts with the overall security plan of UNDSS and the UN Mission;
Visit field locations to develop the concept of integration of EDD assets with operations specific to each location under the direction of the Project Manager/Chief of Operations;
Develop and conduct EDD QA courses for field personnel and relevant contractors;
Deliver presentations and training packages with an aim to increase awareness about EDD services and raise the level of contract management procedures;
Identify areas for continuous improvements and lessons learned.
Perform other related duties in support of UNMAS programme objectives as directed by the primary supervisor.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education:
Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) with 5 (Five) years of relevant experience; OR
A first-level university degree (bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) with 7 (seven) years of relevant experience; OR
Secondary/High School diploma with a minimum of 11 years in civilian police, military or private security may be accepted in lieu of formal education is required.Experience:
Relevant experience is defined as an experience in working with police/military service dogs, of which 3 years must be related to product scent detection dog assessment/evaluation and conducting internationally recognized product scent detection dog courses.
Experience in the implementation of EDD Quality Management Systems is required;
Experience in Client Relations Management, Stakeholder Management, Knowledge Management, Contracts Negotiation or Contract Management is required.
Languages:
Fluency in English (reading, writing and speaking) is required
Certification:
Internationally recognized certification or training as a product scent dog evaluator is required.
Contract type, level and duration
Contract type: Staff (Fixed-term Appointment)
Contract level: (ICS10), P3
Contract duration: Fixed-term staff contracts - 'One year initially, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability'
Job Location: Somalia , Mogadishu
Base Salary: between 106,076 USD and 138,898 USD
Closing Date: 05-Nov-2022
Functional Responsibilities
*CANDIDATES WITH NO UN OR UNOPS EXPERIENCE ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
*Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
The Operations Specialist- Explosives Detection Dog (EDD) (EDD) will work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager-ATMIS (Chief of Operations) and overall supervision of the Head of Projects Unit (HPU). The duties and responsibilities of the position are as follows:Review initial technical requirements for EDD services and provide input in scoping of the requirement; assess soundness of the technical requirement, viability of EDD operations in a particular area and make appropriate recommendation to improve quality of the requirements;
Participate as Accreditation Board member during Pre-Deployment Assessments (PDA), Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI), Organizational and Operational accreditation processes if appropriate;
Work closely with procurement and contract management teams to ensure EDD contractors comply with their contractual obligations;
As part of the EDD contract management and monitoring, lead and conduct regular Accreditation/Inspections of EDD teams and produce comprehensive written reports including assessment forms and recommendations, in line with UNOPS Global EDD Quality Standards (QS);
Implement an EDD Quality Management System (QMS), in line with UNOPS Global EDD QS, including the conduct of Quality Assurance/ Quality Control (QA/QC) assessments and report outcomes according to National Technical Standards and Guidelines (NTSG)/National Standards (NS) (if applicable);
Responsible for review of maintenance training and submitted Training Records (TR) of contracted EDD Teams and for debriefing EDD contractors on QA achievements;
Oversee and coordinate the implementation and execution of all EDD related operations as directed by the the designated primary supervisor;
Maintain familiarity with applicable International Mine Action Standards (IMAS), National Mine Action Standards (NMAS), National Technical Standards and Guidelines (NTSG), UNOPS EDD QS and best practices in EDD operations;
Lead the maintenance, revision and updating of the Standing Operating Procedures (SOP) for EDD teams and the National Standards (NS) as required and directed by the designated supervisors;
Provide leadership in liaising with relevant stakeholders including the contractor, relevant Mission authorities, and members of the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) to ensure complete integration of EDD efforts with the overall security plan of UNDSS and the UN Mission;
Visit field locations to develop the concept of integration of EDD assets with operations specific to each location under the direction of the Project Manager/Chief of Operations;
Develop and conduct EDD QA courses for field personnel and relevant contractors;
Deliver presentations and training packages with an aim to increase awareness about EDD services and raise the level of contract management procedures;
Identify areas for continuous improvements and lessons learned.
Perform other related duties in support of UNMAS programme objectives as directed by the primary supervisor.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education:
Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) with 5 (Five) years of relevant experience; OR
A first-level university degree (bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) with 7 (seven) years of relevant experience; OR
Secondary/High School diploma with a minimum of 11 years in civilian police, military or private security may be accepted in lieu of formal education is required.Experience:
Relevant experience is defined as an experience in working with police/military service dogs, of which 3 years must be related to product scent detection dog assessment/evaluation and conducting internationally recognized product scent detection dog courses.
Experience in the implementation of EDD Quality Management Systems is required;
Experience in Client Relations Management, Stakeholder Management, Knowledge Management, Contracts Negotiation or Contract Management is required.
Languages:
Fluency in English (reading, writing and speaking) is required
Certification:
Internationally recognized certification or training as a product scent dog evaluator is required.
Contract type, level and duration
Contract type: Staff (Fixed-term Appointment)
Contract level: (ICS10), P3
Contract duration: Fixed-term staff contracts - 'One year initially, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability'