Associate Programme 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.

Colombia Programme

Education and Relevant Years of Experience

• Advanced University Degree (Masters Degree or equivalent) in business administration, project management, social science or related field with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience; or
• First level University degree (Bachelors Degree or equivalent) in business administration, project management, social science or related field with a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience

Work Experience

• Relevant experience is defined as experience in programme management, project management or business administration
• Experience in humanitarian affairs and experience in mine action is desired
• Knowledge of the UN mine action policy and Mine Action Information Management Policy is desired
• Experience in donor reporting and preparing project proposals is desired
• Computer literacy is required

Language

• Fluency in English (speaking, reading and writing) is required
• Fluency in Spanish (speaking, reading and writing) is required
• Knowledge of another official UN language is desired

• This is a local position, therefore only nationals of the country (Colombia) will be considered.
• 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.
• 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
• 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.