Operations – Analyst

Peace and Security Cluster

UNMAS

United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) is a division of the Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI) in the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO). UNMAS is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly (RES/68/72) to ensure an effective, proactive, and coordinated response to the problem posed by a wide range of explosive hazards.  Legislative mandates also recognize UNMAS technical expertise in responding to threats posed by unsecured and unsafe conventional weapons and ammunition stockpiles.  As an office within DPKO, UNMAS supports peacekeeping and special political missions in accordance with Security Council mandates. 

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



The Operations-Analyst will be responsible for providing operational management support activities to the National Mine Action (NMA) and Somali Security Forces (SSF) project. The Operations Analyst will closely coordinate with the Protection Cluster as well as relevant stakeholders, to assist in coordination, operational planning, information management support that contributes to the effective implementation of the annual  UNMAS Somalia workplan. 

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Operations- Analyst will be responsible the following main duties:

• Support with the coordination, implementation, execution and completion of admin, and operational activities including but not limited to IED threat mitigation, risk education, survey, spot task and victim assistance.
• Review existing IED threat mitigation and  risk education awareness training package in regard to language, English/Somali.
• Collaborate with SEMA and the National Disability Agency (NDA) on victim assistance support, such as data collection and coordination with referral pathways for the NMA pillar.
• Assist to build and maintain relationships with Somali Security Forces within the and acts as liaison between UNMAS and Somali Security Forces.
• Liaise with SEMA focal points to the FMS in regards of operation planning/management and task reporting.
• Conduct asset verification and implements an asset management system for all teams of the contractors/grants and keeps it up to date.
• In consultation with the Project Manager oversee and conduct risk education training of personnel in the Protection Cluster.
• Prepare and maintain tasking orders in coordination with stakeholders and implementing partners operations/planning sections.
• Ensure that all tasking output records are validated and kept up-to-date and submitted to the IM section and Project Manager.
• Supports the Project Manager in record of explosive materials and equipment to be used by undergoing operations.
• Maintain project documents like monitoring and evaluation plans, strategic assessments, work plans, issue registers, risk registers, and lesson learned logs in Smartsheet in close coordination with the Project Manager.
• Prepares weekly, monthly and requested reports in coordination with all sections of the pillar and submits to the Program Manager for approval prior submission.
•   Ensure that Standing Operating Procedures (SOP) are compliant with best practice and ensure all types of humanitarian mine action operations are conducted in a safe and effective manner.
• Participate in the National Protection Cluster, Protection of Civilians Working Group, Inclusion Working Group, MRM related, SNA and SPF  coordination meetings as required.
• Travel within Somalia to coordinate between key stakeholders regarding operational activity, and
• Other tasks as directed by the Project Manager Including advocacy in support of the Explosives Threat Mitigation Activities.

Education:

• An Advanced University Degree (Master’s or Equivalent) with 2 years of relevant work experience; OR
• First Level University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) with 4 years of relevant experience; OR
• High School, Military or Law enforcement school graduates with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience is required.      

Contract type: LICA
Contract level: LICA-9
Contract duration: Ongoing ICA – ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.’

• 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.

• 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.

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.