Overview of position |
Background information on our client:
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Our client is an operational arm of the United Nations (UN), supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian & development projects around the world. Mandated as a central resource of the UN, they provide sustainable project management, procurement & infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors & UN organisations.
Background information on Peace & Security Cluster (PSC):
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For over 20 years, our clients PSC has provided portfolio & project management services in the area of mine action & explosive hazards, that are reinforced by comprehensive management & oversight controls.
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Under this umbrella, the cluster is responsible for the implementation of projects that, through the engagement of inputs such as personnel, third parties, assets & other resources, deliver activities that produce substantive mine action outputs.
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Project management is conducted in line with our clients Project Management Manual (PMM), which incorporates best practices in the field, as well with a view to quality & cross cutting initiatives such as workforce, talent management; knowledge & information management; health, safety, social & environmental management; gender parity, mainstreaming, diversity & inclusion. This comprehensive delivery platform is implemented in accordance with partner requirements & in line with our clients rules & regulations through the leadership of the Cluster Director, who has the overall authority & accountability for the performance of PSC on behalf of its clients.
Background information - PSC Palestine project unit:
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The program is seeking the immediate deployment of multiple EOD Officers into Southern Gaza. The situation in Gaza is highly kinetic with heavy bombardment from air land & sea, the living conditions are spartan. The deployed individuals will be expected to live & work in this challenging humanitarian environment. The individuals deployed will be expected to effectively work with a broad range of UN staff across all ranges of seniority. S / he will be deployed on a daily basis to conduct hands on tasks in a high risk operating environment. It must be stressed that these positions are directly operational, our client is directly responsible for all streams of EOD work & does not have an implementing partner.
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The EOD Officers will be required to adhere strictly to UN security protocols & guidelines. The safety & security of the EOD Officers & the local population are of paramount importance to our client.
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Role objectives |
The individual will report directly to the Head of Operations on all activities conducted during missions & will be integrated within the EOD Officer's team. This team is under the program leadership of the Head of Project Unit & under the authority of the Chief of Mine Action Program. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Operations, implementation & monitoring:
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Conduct rapid & comprehensive risk assessments to identify priority areas for EOD operations.
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Plan & execute EOD operations as tasked by the Senior Operations & Coordination Advisor.
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Plan & execute assessments of UN facilities, that are sheltering civilians, that have been impacted by explosive ordnance & assess them for continued safe occupation.
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Liaise with humanitarian organizations, local communities & relevant stakeholders to communicate risks & coordinate response efforts.
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Support humanitarian convoys by verifying that routes are safe to transit.
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Be ready to safely & semi remotely remove or mark & avoid any ERW hazard found on the route.
Stakeholder management:
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Effectively coordinates with multiple UN & humanitarian partners.
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Represents our clients program for the occupied Palestinian territories (oPt) to humanitarian partners on a working & operational level.
Impact of results are but not limited to:
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Key competencies |
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Master’s degree or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is required, in lieu of the masters degree or equivalent a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience may be accepted or a minimum of 11 years of military or police experience or mine action experience may be accepted.
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Certification in EOD Level 3+ qualification (Aerial Bombs , Guided weapons as described in test & evaluation protocol 09.30 / 01/2022) is required.
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IEDD qualification through internationally military & / or civilian accredited training is required.
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EOD / IEDD qualifications must be from organisations that train & educate EOD / IEDD Specialists in accordance with IMAS standards. Individuals are responsible for providing proof of completion.
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Relevant experience is defined as experience in explosive threat mitigation.
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Experience using information management systems such as Information Management System for Mine Action (IMSMA) is desired.
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Fluency in English is a requirement.
A minimum of 3 years of proven & applicable experience (within the past 10 years ) in humanitarian mine action operations & in particular previous experience managing / implementing at least one of the following activities:
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Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) in single, multiple & bulk demolitions.
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Non Technical Survey (NTS).
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Technical Survey (TS).
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Battle Area Clearance (BAC).
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High Risk Search (HRS) & / or Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (IEDD).
Experience applying of the following standards is required:
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