Threat Mitigation Consultant (Home-based Retainer Contract)

UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations.

With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.

A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale. 

Peace and Security Centre

The UNOPS Peace and Security Centre (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. The Centre is responsible to administer, provide support and 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.

It is headed by the Centre Director who has the overall authority and accountability for the performance of the Peace and Security Centre on behalf of its clients.

The incumbent will be based in Tunis, Tunisia, and will report directly to the Chief of Arms & Ammunition of UNMAS Libya.  He/she will provide services intended to mitigate the threat posed by Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).   More specifically, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting UNMAS Libya in the following areas:

Situational Awareness of Current and Emerging IED Threats in Libya:

The incumbent shall provide IED technical subject matter expertise in support of the UNMAS Libya team and undertake of tasks at the request of the UNMAS Libya Programme Manager or the Chief of the Arms & Ammunition Advisory Section, as deemed reasonable.

• Outputs:
• Draft and maintain the UNMAS Libya IED threat assessment (in MS Word and PowerPoint format) documents, and update them on a monthly basis;
• Monitor all available information sources and provide key UNMAS staff with timely information on emerging threats.

Production of TOPs for IED Search and Technical Support for the Sirte IED Clearance Project:

The incumbent shall produce a set of technical operating procedures (TOPs), which will assist in the delivery of IED Search training and equipment procurement to assist the Libyan authorities in the development of national IEDD capabilities.  These TOPs may also assist UNMAS in developing a set of internationally recognised procedures governing IEDD and Search. The incumbent will also attend and provide technical support to the Sirte IED Clearance Project monthly meeting that is held in Tunis, as required.

• Outputs:
• Generate draft IED Search TOPs for review by UNMAS Libya team;
• Circulate draft IED Search TOPs for comments and feedback from stakeholders;
• Update and finalise Search TOPs to reflect stakeholder comments;
• Attend Sirte IEDD Clearance meeting in Tunis, as required.

Assistance in the Development of TOPs for ECM:

UNMAS Libya is planning to contract an external entity to produce the TOPs relating to the countering of RCIEDs and the employment of ECM systems by the Libyan authorities.  The incumbent will provide support to the UNMAS Libya Programme Officer in the management of this external contract.

• Outputs:
• Support the development of the project RFP and related project requirements documents;
• Oversight and management of the deliverables of the selected contractor;
• Work with the Programme Officer to review and circulate output documents;
• Finalise set of agreed ECM TOPs for use by the Libyan authorities.

Scoping Study for Development of Police Forensic Capabilities:

UNMAS Libya is planning to contract an external entity to assist the Libyan Ministry of Interior and Civil Police in the development of forensic collection and analysis capabilities that will make it easier to identify IED makers and facilitators.  The incumbent will provide support to the UNMAS Libya Programme Officer in the management of this external contract.

• Outputs:
• Support the development of the project RFP and other required documents;
• Oversight and management of the deliverables of the selected contractor;
• Assist in the review and circulation of output documents.

Threat Mitigation Support to UNMAS Libya

• Communication: Strong spoken and written communication skills; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; and demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Teamwork Skills: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; and shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; 
  identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; and uses time efficiently.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; and takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
• Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients ” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; and meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
• Judgement/Decision-Making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; and makes tough decisions when necessary.
  
   
   

• Advanced University Degree (Masters degree or equivalent) is required
• First Level University Degree (Bachelor Degree or equivalent) with an additional 2 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.                              

• A minimum of 9 years’ experience in conducting IED threat mitigation activities, as part of a military deployment or within a mine action programme, in a high threat IED environment is required
• IEDD certification from an internationally recognized and accredited military or civilian institution is required
• EOD Level 3 certification is required
• Ammunition Technical Officer Certificate or similar relative experience is required
• Experience in applying International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) is required
• Computer literacy, particularly with MS Office is required
• An understanding of UN Mine Action programmes, policies, and coordination mechanisms is desired
• Experience working within the current security and political environment within Libya, including applying specific IEDD considerations within Libya is desired
• Knowledge of the UN System and UNOPS procedures is desired
• Experience with training foreign nationals in EOD/IEDD techniques is desired
• Experience using IMSMA software is desired

• Fluency in English (Reading, Writing, Speaking) is required
• Knowledge of another UN official language is desired

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.