Advisor, Ammunition Management

Job Purpose

Contribute to reducing the risks posed by unsafely and insecurely managed conventional ammunition by supporting States to strengthen their national systems for safe, secure and sustainable through-life conventional ammunition management. Provide specialised technical advisory services, assessments, and capacity development aligned with the International Ammunition Technical Guidelines (IATG) and the Global Framework for Through-life Conventional Ammunition Management (GFA). 

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide expert support to national authorities to enhance safe, secure and sustainable through-life management of conventional ammunition, consistent with the IATG and the GFA’s objectives.
2. Advise on the development and implementation of national legislation, policies, regulations, SOPs, and technical orders related to ammunition safety and security, in line with the IATG and GFA.
3. Support States in defining, developing and sustaining the processes, functional roles, and capability-enabling lines required for effective through-life ammunition management, in line with the IATG and the GFA.
4. Assist national authorities in clarifying institutional responsibilities, oversight systems, doctrinal foundations, training systems, personnel roles, budgeting, infrastructure, and governance mechanisms.
5. Support and/or lead organisational capability and technical assessments to identify strengths, gaps and priority areas for sustainable capacity development
6. Support States in establishing adequate risk-reduction processes, including quantity-distance planning, compatibility group management, explosive limits licensing, and safeguarding measures.
7. Support national efforts to develop, strengthen and maintain systems for inventory management, record-keeping and classification of ammunition.
8. Design and deliver tailored training, mentoring, and advisory programmes aligned with IATG and GFA principles.
9. Contribute to the integration of through-life ammunition management within wider security sector governance, conflict-prevention, and risk-reduction frameworks where relevant.
10. Contribute to the development of international and national guidance, tools, and knowledge products that advance good practices in ammunition management, in line with IATG and GFA.
11. Assist the HoD and Programme Manager with additional tasks as required, contributing to the overall success of AMAT, the Programme and the GICHD as a whole. 

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Advanced university degree (Master' s-level or equivalent) in a relevant field (e.g. engineering, security studies, international relations, public policy, or related discipline) is desirable but not required.
• Extensive technical training in ammunition management or explosive ordnance disposal may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree. Recognised technical qualifications (such as Ammunition Technical Officer/Technician, IATG Level 4 Ammunition Manager (or equivalent), EOD/IMAS L3+, UN SaferGuard Validated Expert) are considered strong assets.
• Military or security-service training or experience involving ammunition, explosives, or stockpile management.
• Minimum of 5 years’ proven experience in the ammunition and SALW control sector, with progressively responsible roles in ammunition management.
• Experience advising national authorities, UN agencies, or regional or international organisations on matters pertaining to SALW control and conventional ammunition management.
• Experience working in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. 

Knowledge, skills and competencies

• Fluency in Arabic and English, both written and oral.
• Qualified female ammunition specialists are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Excellent ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills to assess complex contexts, identify trends, and develop evidence-based, context-specific mine action strategies.
• Proven ability to produce clear, concise, and well-structured reports.
• Ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively in both written and oral form, adapting messages to diverse audiences, including governments, donors, and international partners.
• Ability to establish trust, foster collaboration, and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Skilled in facilitating inclusive processes, and building consensus among diverse actors.
• Experience in strengthening institutional and individual capacities through training, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
• Sensitivity to diverse cultural, political, and security contexts, with the ability to adapt approaches accordingly.

Travel Requirements

This role is Geneva-based and involves travel of roughly 30% of working time, with some variation possible. 

Contract Information

We would like to fill this position as soon as possible, at the latest on 1 February 2026.

The salary level for this role is CHF 106'881.- yearly gross, subject to social security deductions and income tax.

Applications

If you feel you have the right profile, kindly register your application on-line, including a CV in English on pdf format of maximum 2 pages,.

The GICHD implements a Gender Equality and Inclusion Policy and is an equal opportunities employer. Applications are encouraged from women and men, nationals of mine-affected countries and individuals with a disability or special needs, who meet the above profile requirements.