Data Entry Clerk

Peace and Security Centre

The UNOPS Peace and Security Centre (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. The Centre is responsible to administer, provide support and 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.
It is headed by the Centre Director who has the overall authority and accountability for the performance of the Peace and Security Centre on behalf of its clients.

Under the supervision of the Information Management Officer, the Data Entry Clerk is the focal point for all data entry matters for the project. S/he will be responsible for the following functions:

• In support of the Information Management Officer, update and maintain information database;
• Under the direct directions of supervisor, perform Quality Assurance checks on the GIS and IMSMA data recorded to the system;
• Assist in preparing and printing informative mapping products for UNMAS, Mine action sub-cluster, other UN agencies and INGO’s/NGO ‘s as directed;
• Assist in creation and maintenance of comprehensive soft and hard copy archive system; update both soft and hard archives on weekly basis;
• Create photo catalogue from received photos from mine action activities;
• Ensure the safety and security of the database and its information;
• Perform any other relevant task assigned by supervisor or senior management;

• First-level University degree (Bachelors or equivalent) in IT, data processing or related field or
• Secondary school (high school or equivalent) with a minimum of three (3) years relevant experience.

• This is a local position, therefore only nationals of the duty station will be considered.
• 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.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• 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 supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations.

With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.

A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale.