Humanitarian Liaison Associate

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.

United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) DRC

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has suffered nearly two decades of turmoil, particularly in the eastern provinces. The use of landmines was a feature during the conflict and Explosive Remnants of War from the fighting remain a hazard.

UNMAS established its presence in the DRC in 2002 to provide support to the Peacekeeping Mission (MONUSCO) and to conduct humanitarian mine action. It continues to work with all actors involved in mine action, and weapons and ammunition management and safety issues.

Under the direct supervision of the Associate Programme Officer (APO), the Humanitarian Liaison Associate will closely liaise with national and international humanitarian actors of Tanganyika province and all relevant UNMAS sections.

Functional Responsibilities

• Attend Protection cluster meetings or any other relevant humanitarian actor meeting and support the establishment of the regional Mine Action Area of Responsibility (MA AoR) in the Tanganyika province;
• Provide support to ensure the visibility and promotion of UNMAS activities within local, humanitarian and donor communities;
• Ensure the compilation of data from the regional MA AoR operators;
• Assist the APO with drafting of Programme Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual reports;
• Contribute to routine and ad-hoc reports per relevant guidelines and within the agreed deadlines;
• Provide support with conducting visits of the Implementing Partners (IPs) activities and ensure good communication flows between IPs and UNMAS;
• Provide UNMAS and/or Mine Action AoR information to partner agencies , non-governmental organizations and contractors and UN agencies;
• Support the APO in region specific mobilisation efforts with the drafting of call for proposals, concept notes, and humanitarian needs overviews;
• Ensure the active participation of Centre Congolais pour la Lutte Antimines (CCLAM ) in the national and provincial Protection Cluster meetings and support with the preparation of presentations as part of the Mine Action Working group as needed. Liaise with CCLAM as requested;
• Ensure timely submission of Humanitarian Action Plan (HAP) dashboard, Sitreps and any other requirements from UNOCHA and UNHCR;
• Assist with the coordination and planning of UNMAS events, meetings with senior management and Implementing Partners; 
• Assist with the coordination and planning of UNMAS QA missions from the DRC HQ ad operational centre;
• Compile a comprehensive monthly/weekly report on activities;
• Liaise with other stakeholders and operators involved in Humanitarian Assistance in DRC, especially in the region;
• Act as Primary contact point between regional Mine Action Authority and UNMAS;
• Maintain up-to-date contact lists of regional Humanitarian and Mine Action actors and other UNMAS contacts;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Secondary Education (High school or equivalent) with a minimum of Six (6) years of relevant work experience OR
• A First level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in social sciences, project Management or other relevant field, combined with two (2) years of relevant experience.
  

Experience:

• Relevant experience is defined as experience in Humanitarian Affairs or Coordination, Communications, Programme Support, International Relations or Project Management.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in data collection, reporting and preparing project proposals is required.
• A National Driving License (operating manual transmissions) is required.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience with UN is required.
• Experience with UNOPS is desired.
• Experience in the UN-OCHA humanitarian architecture is desired.
• Experience in information technology skills/MS Office is required.
• Experience in Mine Action is desired.
• Experience working within the humanitarian cluster system is desired.
• Experience in conferences and event administration is desired.

• Fluency in French (speaking, writing and reading) is required.
• Fluency in English (speaking, writing and reading) is required.
• Fluency in Swahili (speaking, writing and reading) is desired.
• Knowledge of another UN official language is desired.

• This is a local position, therefore only nationals of The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will be considered.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• 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.

Contract type: Local Individual contractor Agreement (LICA) Contract level: ICS6/LICA6
Contract duration: 6 months with the possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability

Work-life harmonization 

We value our people and recognize the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. UNOPS has a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offers flexible working options. This applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types across the globe.

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.