Job categories Administration, Project Management
Vacancy code VA/2023/B5017/26953
Department/office NYPO, PSC, Somalia Project Unit
Duty station Mogadishu, Somalia
Contract type Local ICA Support
Contract level LICA-7
Duration Ongoing contract (Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance)
Application period 25-Oct-2023 to 04-Nov-2023
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

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

Purpose and Scope of Assignment 

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

  • Support the Operations Specialist (Data) with collecting and collating information about IED and other explosive incidents; 

  • Support in monitoring  the open source information feeds to provide alerts on relevant incidents to the Operations Specialist, Operations Officer and Project Manager;

  • Researching explosive hazard threats and submit findings to the Operations Team for review; 

  • Support in the preparation of powerpoint presentations to present fact findings, information and incident threads for the ATMIS Team

  • Drafting and contributing to analytical reports on explosive hazard threats; 

  • Providing overall admin 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;

  • Maintaining spreadsheets, database files, and tables ensuring accuracy of information; 

  • Support in planning of and implementation of IED Working Group/Workshop events;

  • Draft ATMIS Support Project’s periodical regular and ad hoc reports; and

  • Performing other tasks and duties as requested by the Project Manager.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education

  • A First Level University degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) with a minimum of three years of relevant experience; OR

  • High School (Secondary or equivalent) with seven years of relevant experience is required. 


Experience

  • Relevant experience is defined as experience in programme management, project management, conducting research and analysis, operations support, administration 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 (speaking, reading and writting) is required;

  • Fluency in Somali (speaking, reading and writting) is required.
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