Operations - Associate (Operations and Quality Assurance)

Under the direct supervision of the UNMAS Operations/Quality Assurance Officer, the Operations - Associate (Operations and Quality Assurance) will perform the following duties:

• Field Monitoring & Quality Assurance (QA)

  • Conduct field monitoring and QA missions in alignment with project plans.

  • Support capacity-building initiatives for national NGOs and mine action centers.

• Coordination & Representation

  • Facilitate coordination among Explosive Hazard Sub-Cluster members and support UNMAS engagement in Protection Clusters to strengthen humanitarian mine action (HMA) responses.

  • Liaise with national mine action authorities and external stakeholders.

• Operational Support

  • Assist in overseeing UNMAS mine action operations at the sub-national level, ensuring implementation and completion.

  • Provide operational support to UNMAS field offices (e.g., South Kordofan, Blue Nile).

• Victim Assistance & Training

  • Support victim assistance programs, including data collection, training, and coordination meetings.

  • Assist the Mine Action Advisory Team in training delivery and material development.

• Reporting & Documentation

  • Draft progress reports and provide substantive inputs for project reports.

  • Translate documents (Arabic/English) in line with UN standards.

• Incident Management & Analysis

  • Contribute to investigations of mine-related incidents/accidents.

  • Analyze project reports and recommend adjustments as needed.

• Administrative & Logistical Support

  • Organize internal/external meetings, prepare briefing materials, and record minutes.

  • Maintain tracking systems for pending issues and follow up on action points.