Peace and
Security Cluster
The UNOPS Peace and Security Cluster (PSC) is a princ...
Peace and
Security Cluster
The UNOPS Peace and Security Cluster (PSC) 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. It is led by the Director, who has overall authority and accountability for the performance PSC on behalf of its clients. The Director is responsible for administering and providing oversight of the day-to-day management of the Project Field offices, both according to the client requirements and in line with UNOPS rules and regulations.
Background Information - UNMAS
Afghanistan is one of the world’s most heavily contaminated countries by explosive ordnance (EO). Over 60 people, mostly children, are killed or maimed by EO each month. EO impedes safe movement of civilians and humanitarians, reduces safe access to socio-economic opportunities, and hinders development in the country.
The United Nations Mine Action Service ( UNMAS) works to eliminate the threat posed by mines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices by coordinating the United Nations mine action sector, leading operational responses at the country level, and developing standards, policies and norms. As a UNAMA component, UNMAS aims to improve the overall security situation in Afghanistan including the support to the coordination of the humanitarian mine action sector through the Mine Action Technical Cell.