Sub-Office Operations Officer, UNOPS, SudanSub-Office Operations Officer (P3* - ALD Equivalent)
Vacancy Number: 2007/NAO/SUD/ MAU/03_R
Duty Station: One of the UNMAO Sub-Offices in Sudan (initial 6 months contract with possible extension)
Organization: UNOPS
Deadline for Applications: Mar 23, 2007
Fax: (212) 457 4001
Qualifications:
• Advanced university degree (Masters Degree or equivalent) in business administration, project management or related field or senior staff qualification; or first level university degree or military/police college or junior command and staff course combined with relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree
• At least 7 years experience in operations management of mine action operations (military or humanitarian mine action), with at least 4 years proven and applicable experience in management of operations on senior management level in humanitarian Mine Action
• Formal tertiary education or staff college qualification courses will be an asset.
• Proven experience in the operational management of a large demining project particularly with regard to the integration of manual, mechanical and EDD assets.
• Experience with the QA and QC process with regard to humanitarian Mine Action
• EOD qualifications an advantage
• Driving license.
Competencies and Skills:
• A clear understanding of the interactions between the pillars and implementing partners involved in a humanitarian mine action programme.
• Professional knowledge of demining and explosives ordnance equipment.
• A solid understanding of counter-mine measures/demining, or UXO clearance operations and related practices.
• Knowledge of the International Mine Action Standards is essential.
• Proven team building and leadership skills.
• Strong planning and organising skills
• Strong analytical ability.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Knowledge of the UN system and UNOPS procedures is an asset.
• Computer literacy, in particular, experience of using MS Office and IMSMA.
• Physically fit and in good health.
• Strong ability working in a multicultural environment.
• Strong judgment and decision making ability
• Self reliant and able to work independently under severe condition
Language Requirements: Fluency in spoken and written English, knowledge of Arabic an advantage. Other Information:
Submission of Applications
Qualified candidates may submit their application, including a letter of interest, complete Curriculum Vitae and an updated United Nations Personal History Form (P.11), via e-mail to maujobs@unops.org
Kindly indicate the vacancy number and the post title when applying (in the subject line by e-mail).
Additional Considerations
- 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.
- UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a selected candidate at a level below the advertised level of the post.
* This grade is indicative only. The final grade will be determined at the time of recruitment according to the candidate's qualifications
For more information on UNOPS, including its core values and competencies, please visit the UNOPS website at www.unops.org
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