Jun 6, 2023

Weapons, Ammunition & Explosives Management Advisor

Hiring Organization: UNOPS
Job Location: Mogadishu,  Somalia


Full-time · Mid-Senior level
Closing Date:  19-Jun-2023

Functional Responsibilities:
*CANDIDATES WITH NO UN OR UNOPS EXPERIENCE ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY*Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Under the general supervision of the Head of Projects Unit (HPU) and direct supervision of the UNMAS Chief Mine Action Programme (CMAP), the Weapons, Ammunition & Explosives Management (WAM) Advisor will provide advisory support to national authorities, along with regional and international stakeholders. S/he will be responsible for the following functions:

Support the development and management of WAM projects and activities in accordance with agreed work plans, objectives, priorities, and resources;
Provide programme and policy advice and coordination support on WAM as requested by national authorities, donors and international and regional stakeholders;
Assist national authorities in the development of strategies, action plans, standards and projects in alignment with the Ammunition Technical Guidelines (IATG), including measurable targets to a sustained improvement of ammunition safety and security;
Contribute to resource mobilization efforts to support national authorities with WAM through preparation of funding proposals, programme concepts and budgets;
Conduct field and desk assessments of relevant sites aligned with Physical Security & Stockpile Management (PSSM) standards;
Review national PSSM standards with the national authorities and security forces, considering technical guidance from implementing partners, using best practices identified in IATGs and other relevant guidance as a baseline;
Provide training and mentorship support to national WAM personnel;
Act as the principle UN technical advisor to national authorities, along with regional and international stakeholders regarding the safety, security and management of weapon, ammunition and explosives;
Liaise and collaborate with appropriate national, regional and international stakeholders to facilitate information sharing;
Identify continuous improvements and lessons learned;
Implement any other tasks requested by the HPU and the UNMAS CMAP.

Education/Experience/Language requirements:

Education

Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience; OR
First Level University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; OR
Secondary/High School diploma with a minimum of 13 years of relevant experience is required.

Experience
Relevant experience is defined as experince in the technical operation and management of weapons, ammunition and explosives;
Experience with national capacity development of security institutions is desired;
Experience in report writing is required.

Language Requirements
Fluency in English (speaking, writing and reading) is required.

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Remarks: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.