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.
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.

UNMAS as a component of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) provides explosive hazard management capacities, including mitigation, to AMISOM as part of a logistical support package. Non-lethal tactical advice and analysis are delivered by UNMAS technical advisors located in each AMISOM Sector Headquarters and at AMISOM Force Headquarters, who support AMISOM planning and operations. UNMAS support includes both enabling (“operate in spite of IEDs”) and response (“defeat the device”). As a component of the UN Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) UNMAS also supports the Federal Government of Somalia, including the Somali Police Force, Somali Explosive Management Authority and National Security Advisor.

Under the direct supervision of the UNMAS Security Officer for Mogadishu, daily reporting to the UNMAS Head of Office in Mogadishu, the incumbent will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Support the Mogadishu security officer in establishing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all security related duties for UNMAS premises and assets in Mogadishu and in the region, including local UNMAS guesthouse facilities;
• Assist the Mogadishu Security Officer in reporting on and auditing field security procedures in Mogadishu and the region, including security risk assessments, security clearance requests and implementation of risk mitigation measures;
• Recommend improvements of security arrangements to the Head of Office in Mogadishu;
• Actively liaise with other UN agency security staff, host country police and military and local clan and community leaders regarding the safety and security of UNMAS personnel and compounds;
• Conduct security briefings for incoming UNMAS staff as appropriate;
• Assist in collecting information about possible security threats to UNMAS staff and assets and write daily reports;
• Maintain and ensure the proper functioning of security equipment and stores, such as identification guards’ equipment, flashlights, communications equipment, applicable registers and passes, personal body armor, emergency rations, emergency fuel etc;
• Meets official personnel at the airport and facilitates immigration and customs formalities as required;
• Implement and handle Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) for vehicles and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) while traveling, including reporting procedures to the radio room, counteractions during carjacking, ambush, public riots & demonstrations.
• Perform any other relevant task or duty as instructed by the Head of Security, the Mogadishu security officer, or the Head of Office Mogadishu.

*CANDIDATES WITH NO UN OR UNOPS EXPERIENCE ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
*Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Education

• A first level University degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) with two 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 Security, Police or Military at the international level, national level or in a complex emergency setting.
• Computer Literacy is required.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in English (writing, speaking and reading) is required
• Fluency in Somali (writing, speaking and reading) is required

*Posession of a Driving License is required.

• 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.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• 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
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
• 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 is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.