Operations Specialist - Ammunition and Weapon Management

Under the general supervision of the Head of Project Unit (HPU), and direct supervision of the Weapon and Ammunition Management (WAM) Advisor, the Operations Specialist – Ammunition and Weapon Management will provide support to ATMIS, the Federal Government of Somalia  (FGS) and Federal Member State (FMS) levels, as appropriate. S/he will be responsible for the following functions:

• Provide technical support to ATMIS, FGS and FMS with Physical Security and Stockpile Management (PSSM) in order to reduce the risk of theft, loss and diversion and Unplanned Explosions at Munition Sites (UEMS).
• Provide technical support to ATMIS and FGS with the development of procedures to improve and standardise the processing of captured weapons and ammunition. The procedures will be developed in conjunction with the appropriate weapons and ammunition storage, marking and recording keeping requirements.
• Provide technical support and advice to ATMIS, FGS and FMS in the establishment of procedures and capacities for the safe disposal of weapons and ammunition. The disposal of illicit, surplus, and obsolete weapons and ammunition constitutes an important element of a comprehensive WAM programme.
• Support technical assessments of Somalia’s weapons and ammunition management capability to inform recommendations for improvement at the FGS and FMS levels. Assessments are fundamental to inform targeted and evidence-based control measures and will enable the FGS to optimise available resources and seek tailored support.
• Provide technical advice to improve measures and interventions to curb the illicit flows of weapons and ammunition into and within Somalia and mitigate their adverse impact on security and stability.
• Support the FGS with strengthening the centralised system for the importation, registration and distribution of weapons and ammunition at the FGS and FMS levels, including the establishment of transfer controls to ensure effective and harmonised practices at the state level while strengthening overall federal control.
• Provide technical advice to the FGS with improvements in efficiency of weapons marking and record-keeping programs at the federal level and incrementally extend similar capacity to the state level, including improvements to strengthen record-keeping systems across all forces and along the supply chain.
• Provide technical advice to strengthen national systems and capacities to control and manage weapons and ammunition throughout their lifecycle in order to meet the Operational needs of the security sector and prevent loss and diversion, as well as misuse.
• Ensure all advice and support is provided in alignment with relevant international standards. 
• Identify continuous improvements and lessons learned.
• Implement any other tasks requested by the HPU and/or WAM Advisor.

Education:

• Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; OR
• First Level University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience; OR 
• Military or Police Experience at the Senior NCO (Non-commissioned Officer) or Officer level (or equivalent) with a minimum of 11 years of relevant experience is required.

Work Experience:

• Relevant experience is defined as experience in International Relations, Peace and Conflict and/or Security Studies, Ammunition and Weapons Management, Project Management or related field. 
• Within relevant experience, four years of experience in Ammunition and Weapons Management or Operations is required.
• Experience in report writing is required.

Certifications:

• Certified Ammunition Technical Officer or Ammunition Technician is required
  

Language:

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