Job categories Project Management, Demining
Vacancy code VA/2025/B5019/30639
Department/office GPO, NYPO, PSC, Sudan Project Unit
Duty station Multiple, Sudan
Contract type Local ICA Support
Contract level LICA-6
Duration 12
Application period 29-Aug-2025 to 27-Sep-2025
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the UNMAS Operations/Quality Assurance Officer, the Operations - Associate (Operations and Quality Assurance) will perform the following duties:

  • Field Monitoring & Quality Assurance (QA)

    • Conduct field monitoring and QA missions in alignment with project plans.

    • Support capacity-building initiatives for national NGOs and mine action centers.

  • Coordination & Representation

    • Facilitate coordination among Explosive Hazard Sub-Cluster members and support UNMAS engagement in Protection Clusters to strengthen humanitarian mine action (HMA) responses.

    • Liaise with national mine action authorities and external stakeholders.

  • Operational Support

    • Assist in overseeing UNMAS mine action operations at the sub-national level, ensuring implementation and completion.

    • Provide operational support to UNMAS field offices (e.g., South Kordofan, Blue Nile).

  • Victim Assistance & Training

    • Support victim assistance programs, including data collection, training, and coordination meetings.

    • Assist the Mine Action Advisory Team in training delivery and material development.

  • Reporting & Documentation

    • Draft progress reports and provide substantive inputs for project reports.

    • Translate documents (Arabic/English) in line with UN standards.

  • Incident Management & Analysis

    • Contribute to investigations of mine-related incidents/accidents.

    • Analyze project reports and recommend adjustments as needed.

  • Administrative & Logistical Support

    • Organize internal/external meetings, prepare briefing materials, and record minutes.

    • Maintain tracking systems for pending issues and follow up on action points.

* QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:

  • A First Level University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) with two (2) years of relevant experience, OR

  • High School Diploma (Secondary or equivalent) with six (6) years of relevant experience is required.

Experience:

  • Relevant experience is defined as experience in operations management, operations support, project management or business administration.

  • Two years experience in preparing project plans, scheduling, or coordinating events is required.

  • Two years of experience in report writing is required.

  • Experience in supporting operations in humanitarian, conflict, post-conflict, Non-profit Organisations (NGOs) or development contexts is desired.

  • Computer literacy, with solid experience in using Microsoft Office, is required.

  • EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) qualified - Level 2 or 3 is desired. 

Languages:

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

  • Fluency in Arabic (speaking, writing and reading) is required.

  • Knowledge of another UN official language is desired.
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