The UNOPS Peace and Security Cluster (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. It is led by the Director, who has overall authority and accountability for the performance PSC on behalf of its clients. The Director is responsible for administering and providing 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.
Background Information - Job-specific
United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) South Sudan
The Mine Action Office in South Sudan is based in Juba and it supports the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) as well as the National Mine Action Authority (NMAA) in coordinating Mine Action activities in South Sudan.
The program has been coordinating and providing Quality Assurance (QA) of all humanitarian mine action activities throughout South Sudan since 2004. UNMAS South Sudan’s’ current operations focus on hazardous area surveys, landmine and ERW clearance and destruction, route verification and clearance, Explosive Ordnance Risk Education for UN personnel, humanitarian partners and vulnerable groups, and data management.
Functional Responsibilities
Education/Experience/Language requirement
Education
An Advanced University Degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) with a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience OR
A First Level University Degree (Bachelor's Degree or equivalent) with a minimum of nine (9) years of relevant experience is required.
Experience
Relevant experience is defined as progressive experience in programme/project development or management, in either public or private sector organizations.
Language
Fluency in English (reading, writing and speaking) is required.
