Organization: UNOPS
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 26 Oct 2018
Colombia Programme
In Colombia, UNOPS implements an UNMAS programme of technical assistance aiming to support the Colombian humanitarian mine action sector, with a focus on the Directorate Descontamina Colombia, the national mine action centre, and on the demining organizations. The strategic objectives of the programme are
1) that the impact of explosive hazards on affected communities is being mitigated by a capable mine action sector; and 2) that communities benefit from mine action serving as a tool for building and sustaining peace, and enabling development. The principal interventions of this programme are to enhance the managerial and operational coordination capacity, and the efficiency of the Colombian mine action sector in order to provide a more robust and holistic mine action response to affected communities and contribute to broader protection, security and peace-building objectives.
Functional Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the UNMAS Programme Manager, the Senior Technical Advisor will work, bearing the capacity building needs of the National Mine Action Authority, of other government institutions involved in mine action, and of mine action organizations and stakeholders working in country in consideration, to ensure the sector’s successful service delivery, as well as to increase the capacity of the mine action sector in general, whilst displaying political sensitivity to the Colombian context.The Senior Technical Advisor will report directly to the Programme Manager of the Colombia UNMAS programme, and shall work in close collaboration with the Deputy Programme Manager, the Training and Operations Officer, as well as with the Quality Management Coordinator.
The specific tasks to be undertaken as requested will include:
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Provide the Government of Colombia, through the Directorate Descontamina Colombia, and stakeholders (as requested) with strategic and technical assistance on the review and restructuration of mine action coordination mechanisms, including those with the military; provide mine action considerations for a post-agreement environment of the sector’s mine action operations with the aim of enhancing these coordination mechanisms.
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Provide the Government of Colombia (as requested) with strategic assistance on the review of a national multi-year Mine Action Strategy, with considerations for priority setting, (re-)tasking, and micro-focalization.
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Provide the Government of Colombia (as requested) with strategic assistance on the inclusion of its Mine Action Plan within its wider cross-government post-conflict ‘Stabilization'/Development Strategy/Policy
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Work closely with the Government of Colombia (as requested) providing strategic advice for review of planning and prioritization to fulfill Colombia’s obligations related to the Mine Ban Treaty and to provide solutions to mine-affected communities.
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Provide ongoing advice and documented technical assistance through technical opinions, concept notes, proposals, and technical notes (both in Spanish and English) to UNMAS or the National Mine Action Authority and to other mine action stakeholders (as requested).
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Lead the mine action Area of Responsibility (AoR) into elaborating a risk-mitigation strategy which encompasses threats analysis, vulnerabilities examination and shared best practices and lessons learned risk-mitigation measures to protect and enhance the humanitarian space in Colombia.
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Provide technical support to mine action organizations (as requested) to review and increase their operational management and planning capacity, undertake field visits as required, write reports capturing best practices and lessons learned, as well as case studies on cost and operational efficiency, with the aim of enhancing operational mien action capacity to complement peace and development initiatives.
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Lead other initiatives as directed by the Programme Manager in coordination with the Deputy Programme Manager.
Visit the online vacancy for more information and to apply: https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=16575
Qualifications
Education and Relevant years of experience
- Advanced University Degree (Masters or equivalent) in the area of Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, International Relations, or related field with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience OR;
- A first level university degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) in the area of Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, International Relations, or related field with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience.
Work Experience
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience required, of which 2 years ought to involve senior management responsibility for mine action field work
- Knowledge of the International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) is required
- Experience in managing landmine and unexploded ordnance disposal techniques, as well as the application of various clearance technologies, is desired
- Experience working in countermine measures/demining or UXO clearance operations and related practices of the Colombian National Mine Actions Standards is desired
- UNMAS Operations certifications (or equivalent) are desired
Languages
- Fluency in English (speaking, reading, and writing) is required
- Fluency in Spanish (speaking, reading and writing) is required.
- Knowledge of another UN official language is desired.
How to apply:
- Application Deadline: Oct-26-2018
- Please visit the online vacancy to apply: https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=16575
- 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.
