Operations Specialist

Job Category

Operations

Duty Station(s)

Home based

Contract Type

ICA - LICA - Specialist - Regular

Duration

12

Posting End Date

24-Aug-2026

Under the direction of the Operations Specialist (Coordination and Compliance Officer - CCO) and Head of Operations (HOO), the Operations Specialist (Mine Action Specialist) is responsible for, but not limited to the following functions and responsibilities:

Operations – Design and planning

Support the CCO and/or HOO on programme and project design documents from an operational and technical standpoint, such as:

• Workplan (e.g. nature of threat; technical personnel and equipment requirements, etc.)
• Concept of Operations
• Input into the documents above is from the operational and technical aspects encompassing mine action pillars (e.g. clearance, explosive ordnance risk education, victim assistance, advocacy and stockpile destruction)
• Ensure that workplans and implementation plans reflect gender equality and social inclusion considerations, including sex- and age-disaggregated planning assumptions for EORE delivery and land release prioritisation
• Ensure that implementation plans have viable timelines, are assigned appropriate resources, and that implementation options reflect the knowledge of the context, as well as UNOPS’ mechanisms and policies; key implementation documents include:
• UNMAS / UNOPS Project Agreements
• Solicitation documents used to contract third-parties (i.e. contractors and grantees)
• Human resources plan

Operations - Implementation and monitoring

Ensure operations are conducted in accordance with UNOPS policies and standards, such as:

• Financial and procurement rules
• Contract and grant management policies
• Project management standards
• Health, safety, social and environmental standards
• DEI Strategy and Accountability Plan 2026-2029, Standard Measures for Equitable Representation; GESI Mainstreaming Strategy 2026-2029, and Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEAH) Strategy and standards
• Information management systems and standards
• Organizational design standards and human resources policies

Ensure operations are conducted in accordance with mine action technical standards, such as:

• International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) and corresponding National Technical Specifications and Guidelines (NTSGs)
• International Ammunition Technical Guidelines (IATG)
• Modular Small Arms Control Implementation Compendium (MOSAIC)

Oversee, coordinate, monitor and conduct mine action operations and performance (both operations conducted in-house and those conducted through third-party contractors and grantees), including:

• Analyze explosive ordnance threats in specific geographical areas and developing, advising on and implementing appropriate mitigation measures, including risk assessments, movement planning, awareness training and technical guidance, to ensure the safety of UN and humanitarian personnel and operations
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Operational Planning, Operational Risk Management, Operations Management, Quality Management

Required:

• Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is required.
• In lieu of an Advanced University Degree, either (a) a First Level University Degree (Bachelor’s degree) with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience may be accepted; or
• (b) A High School Degree (or equivalent) with military or police experience may be accepted with a minimum of 11 years of relevant experience.
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Required:

• Relevant experience is defined as experience in project management in a military, humanitarian, conflict, post-conflict, or development context
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience is required
• A minimum of 3 years of proven and applicable experience (within the past 10 years) in explosive hazard management is required, in particular, experience managing one or more of the following activities:
• Explosive Ordnance Disposal including multiple items and logistical demolitions
• Non-technical survey
• Technical survey
• Mechanical clearance and ground preparation
• Mechanical assisted clearance operations in an urban environment
• Manual mine clearance
• Battle Area clearance
• Road clearance
• Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (IEDD)
• Experience applying one of the following standards is required
• International Mine Action Standards (IMAS)
• International Ammunition Technical Guidelines (IATG)
• Experience using information management systems such as Information Management System for Mine Action (IMSMA) is required

Certification:

• EOD Level 3 certification is required. Certificate is to be submitted as part of the application.

Desired:

• Experience applying the following standards is desired
• Modular Small Arms Control Implementation Compendium (MOSAIC) is desired
• Experience applying gender equality and social inclusion considerations in mine action operations is desired

Language: 

English Fluent Required

French Fluent Desirable

Arabic Fluent Desirable

This Position is Home-based (With possibility of changing the duty station to field office location)

Opportunities for learning and growth

• Commitment to Excellence: Our support extends to all personnel at every level of the organization.
• Ongoing Development: We provide ongoing opportunities to help our people learn, develop, and excel at their jobs.
• State-of-the-Art Learning: Access a wide range of learning through our blended learning programmes, covering Leadership development and Personal and professional development.
• Key Credentials: Opportunities to benefit from Internationally recognized technical certifications and Membership to professional associations in various areas.
• Internal Culture: We foster an environment that encourages and supports knowledge sharing and collaboration