Programme Manager – C4ISR

UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peace building, humanitarian and development projects.  Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.

The New York Service Cluster (NYSC) supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as other New York-based United Nations organizations, bilateral and multilateral partners in the delivery of UNOPS mandate in project management, infrastructure management, and procurement management

The Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. It was formed by combining the following portfolios: Grants Management Services (GMS), UN Technology Support Services (UNTSS), Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio (DSIP) It provides Services to partners' programmes that are designed, structured, and managed with a global perspective and primarily serving partners that are headquartered in New York.  The SDC has a footprint of approximately 125 countries.

The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) is mandated to provide a broad variety of administrative and logistical support services to its clients, the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), the United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS), the Somali National Army (SNA), and a few others.  Moreover, Resolution 2767 (2024) adopted by the Security Council on 27 December 2024 established the continued UNSOS provisioning of logistical and financial support and for making oversight and accountability a cornerstone of the partnership between the United Nations, the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia and the Federal Government of Somalia.

In order to ensure continued delivery of critical support services, UNSOS seeks to engage a Programme Manager who will be responsible to implement and deliver the capacity building program on Command Control Communications Computers Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (C4ISR). This is a position in UNOPS for supporting projects carried out for or in the United Nations Secretariat.

The incumbent of this position will be a staff member of UNOPS under its full responsibility.

Under the overall supervision of UNOPS Senior Programme Manager, and under the direct guidance of the Chief Field Technology Section (FTS), the Programme Manager – C4ISR will serve as primary focal point to provide support of the C4ISR programme, with particular focus on capacity building for the Somali Security Forces (SSF), and for national staff. He/she will perform the following tasks:

Summary of Key Functions:

1. Planning Support  

2. Capacity Building 

3. FTS Support

• Coordinate ICT-related training programs for Signals personnel in line with OICT policies, standards, regulations, and guidelines.

• Establish KPIs represented via Power BI dashboards to measure the progress of training support delivery. 

• Assist the J6 Cell in reviewing ICT systems and contribute to technology solutions to support AUSSOM operations as defined in their Concept of Operations (CONOPS).

• Work with relevant support colleagues to ensure appropriate training facilities and amenities are available to all the participants.

• Support the Implementation of skills development and capacity-building for SSF.

• Support the development of training programs to foster joint or coordinated operations between SSF and African Union (AU).

• Support the coordination of the delivery of advanced courses such as C4ISR- based training and Interoperability best practices and tools as per United Nations C4ISR Academy for Peace Operations (UNCAP) guidelines.

• Organize ICT training, briefings, and refresher courses as required for uniformed personnel and develop courses aimed at increasing the participation of uniformed women.

• Conduct post-training assessments to identify training program improvements and adjust courses and methodologies.

• Conduct Training of Trainers courses to maximize transfer of skills.

• Work closely with the UNSOS Integrated Mission Training Centre (IMTC) to provide training support to AUSSOM and SSF as part of the logistical support package. 

• Assist the Senior Programme Manager in supervising, mentoring, and coaching User Support Trainers based in the regions to deliver the standard C4ISR program.

• Provide assistance to Support the Chief FTS in identifying the technical assistance, equipment, and software needs required to support AUSSOM.

• Prepare monthly progress report for submission to the Chief FTS.

• Assist in coordinating knowledge transfer programs for technology to be introduced to the AU mission and the SSF, focusing on specific ICT systems.

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) preferably in Electronics or Telecommunications Engineering or related areas with 2 years of relevant work experience
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) preferably in the above mentioned fields of study, with 4 years of relevant work experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

• Relevant experience is defined as experience in programme or project management in C4ISR or similar areas. 

• A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in capacity building / training areas.

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in utilizing analytics for performance improvement. 

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in managing multiple and diverse military, police or security units operating in a conflict or post conflict environment. 

• Skilled in the use of MS PowerPoint.
• Understanding of Internet, Intranet, Extranet and multi-tiered architectures
• Training in radio communications theory, infrastructures, network or discipline is desirable.

• Fluency in English (speak, write, read) is required.
• Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.

• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

• This position will be based in Mogadishu, Somalia which is a non-family duty station.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.