UN Mine Action Officer - Jobs in Ethiopia

UN Mine Action Officer - Jobs in Ethiopia

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the United Nations Office for the African Union (UNOAU).

The Mine Action Officer reports to the Chief of the Operational Planning and Advisory Section (OPAS) of the Institutional and Operational Partnership Service (IOPS) of UNOAU.

The Operational Planning and Advisory Section provides technical and expert support to the African Union Commission in developing its mission operational capabilities to strengthen the African Standby Force and the planning and management of AMISOM and any other current operations;

Responsibilities

  • The Mine Action officer will support the AU in the development and implementation of the AU Mine Action and Explosive Strategic Framework project.
  • Advise AU on the development of Mine Action and Explosive Management policies and strategies;
  • Support AU Technical Assessment Missions (TAM) and advise on mission requirements in terms of size, composition and level of expertise of mine action components;
  • Advise and assist AU and its T/PCCs in development of specific Maine Action, Weapons and Ammunition management (WAM) and Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) mitigation policies and capabilities;
  • Advise on enhancing the connection between the AU and existing national mine action structures in Africa that can be called upon to support future AU deployments;
  • Provide guidance to the AU on International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) and WAM guideline;
  • Provide advice to the AU regional Mine Action Training Centers on IMAS and accreditation standards and systems;
  • Provide guidance on African-specific training capacities that could be leveraged to support AU Mine Action activities;
  • Advise on building capacity in the area of mine action information management, and the use of Information Management System for Mine Action;
  • When required, monitor and report on the establishment, maintenance and operating of Information Management Systems for Mine Action (IMSMA), in cooperation with the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD);
  • Advise on landmine and ERW safety for peacekeeping personnel and Mine Risk Education and Victim Assistance aimed at the local population within the mission areas;
  • Advise on the inclusion of mine action language in AU mandates, cease-fire and peace agreements mediated by the AU in accordance with DPKO established guidance;
  • Advise the AU on promotion of gender mainstreaming in mine action;
  • Perform other tasks as required.

    Competencies
  • Professionalism – Knowledge of the work of intergovernmental bodies, the work of the United Nations and its related bodies concerned with political, economic, social and related matters;
  • Ability to evaluate international political situations in area of assignment;
  • Ability to manage and coordinate many different levels and participants in operations in both the field and UN common system;
  • Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter;
  • Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
  • Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns;
  • Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges;
  • Remains calm in stressful situations; Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
  • Teamwork: 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 decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect. Own position.

    Education
  • Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) .
  • A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree

    Work
    Experience

  • A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in the development of Mine Action and Explosive Management policies and strategies.

    Languages
  • French and English are a UN working languages but for this position, fluency in English is required.

    United Nations Considerations

    According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

    Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts.

    The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another.

    The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions.

    The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship.

    Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

    Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.

    The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs.

    The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

    Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira.

    For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

    The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines.

    Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening.

    No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted.

    How to Apply

  • Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 21st April 2019
  • Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
  • Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
  • The United Nations Does Not Charge a Fee at Any Stage of the Recruitment Process (Application, Interview Meeting, Processing, or Training).
  • The United Nations Does Not Concern Itself With Information on Applicants’ Bank Accounts.
  • For more information and job application details, see; UN Mine Action Officer - Jobs in Ethiopia

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