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. 

The Operations - Analyst reports to the Project Manager, ATMIS Support. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Collecting and collating information about IED and other explosive incidents;
• Develop human impact stories and case studies to support management and decision making;
• Develop visual representations of impact IED threat mitigation training in close consultation with UNMAS Somalia Analysis team;
• Drafting and contributing to analytical reports on explosive hazard threats;
• Providing overall support to the explosive hazard analysis team in the production of threat analysis;
• Documenting and recording all IED incident reports and maintaining SmartSheet on incidents
• Supporting the compilation of IED weekly/monthly statistics, presentations and reports;
• Providing general administrative assistance while managing the day to day running of the office to ensure smooth, effective and efficient operation;
• Contributing to the identification and dissemination and of best practices and lessons learned with IED threat mitigation;
• Maintaining spreadsheets, database files, and tables ensuring accuracy of information;
• Draft ATMIS Support Project’s periodical regular and adhoc reports; and
• Performing other tasks and duties as requested by the Project Manager.

Education

• A First Level University degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience OR;
• High School (Secondary or equivalent) with six years of relevant experience is required.

Experience

• Relevant experience is defined as experience in programme management, project management, conducting research and analysis, operations support or business administration.
• Within relevant experience a minimum of one year experience working in an international organization is required;
• A general understanding of Mine Action is desired;
• A proven record in administrative duties and organizational expertise desired;
• Computer literacy, with solid experience of using Microsoft Office suite required.

 Language

• Fluency in English (spoken, reading and written) is required;

1. Contract type: International Individual Contractor Agreement (IICA)
2. Contract level: IICA-1 (ICS-8)
3. 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.