Programme and Communication Officer

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.

Under the direct supervision of UNMAS CAR Programme Manager, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

• Prepare draft budgets and project proposals for new projects and extensions of ongoing projects as required by the Programme Manager;
• Produce routine and ad-hoc reports including but not limited to: periodic substantive reports for UNMAS HQ against donor contributions, projects and activities, Financial Agreements, Annual Partner Reports, Results Based Reports (RBR), SG Mine Action Report, and any other relevant report required;
• Prepare donor reports and funding proposals, including ad-hoc reports as required;
• Provide programme information to partner agencies, non-governmental organizations, contractors and UN agencies;
• Contribute to Programme team’s efforts in resource mobilization and in building and maintaining a network of key partners and contacts among the donor community, and keeping abreast of evolving trends in the country that are relevant to UNMAS CAR;
• Prepare periodic financial reports to local authorities as required;
• Provide logistical and substantive support for visits of donors and other delegations;
• Assist the Programme Manager during donor visits, visits to embassies and presentations and visits to/by   Mine Action stakeholders in country;
• Liaise with UN partner agencies and donors in mine action in obtaining up to date information on potential   funding and projects;
• Attend inter-agency meetings and assist on any programme issues;
• Provide programme information to partner agencies, non-governmental organizations and contractors and UN agencies;
• Maintain documentation of decisions and actions taken on programme issues;
• When required/requested, represent the UNMAS CAR programme team at senior meetings and at strategic level;
• Review all Programme messaging to ensure coherence, consistency and accuracy of all forms of communication;
• Ensure supervision and capacity development of the national Programme and Communication Analyst;
• Actively engage in public information initiatives and maintain close working relationships with UN partner agencies on public information and social media activities;
• Ensure a full compliance to UNOPS policies;  
• Any other duties as requested and tasked by the UNMAS CAR Programme Manager.

• Advanced University Degree (Masters Degree or equivalent) in business administration, project management, social science or related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or
• A first level University degree (Bachelors Degree or equivalent) in business administration, project management, social science or related field with 7 years of relevant experience. 

• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
• 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.
• 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.

 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.