Chief of Section, Programme Management (TMAT)

The Chief of Section (TMAT) leads the Improvised Explosive Device Threat Mitigation Advisory Team within UNMAS, Department of Peace Operations, based in Nairobi. The role involves policy guidance, management of advisory and training activities, coordination with UN entities and donors, and representation at inter-agency meetings to mitigate IED threats and support peace operations.

Responsibilities

• Provides policy guidance and support on IED and EO threat mitigation including strategy development and management of implementation of strategies and policies.
• Leads, plans and oversees implementation and quality assurance of advisory, training and capacity development activities of the Section.
• Manages, supervises and carries out the work programme of the Section; coordinates work and reviews drafts prepared by others.
• Engages with Member States to build partnerships and ensure effective technical support delivery.
• Engages with donors to raise funds, track expenditure and submit reports.
• Provides substantive input for position papers and reports to intergovernmental bodies such as the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budget Questions and the General Assembly.
• Contributes to reporting on budget/programme performance and programmatic/substantive issues.
• Ensures outputs produced by the Section meet high-quality standards and comply with mandates.
• Prepares inputs for the Service work programme, determines priorities and allocates resources.
• Carries out programmatic/administrative tasks including budget preparation, performance monitoring, reporting, staff evaluation and recruitment.
• Manages, guides, develops and trains staff; fosters teamwork and communication within the Section and across organizational boundaries.
• Represents the Organization at inter-agency meetings, seminars and regional technical fora on substantive issues including EOD, IEDD, WAM and IED Threat Mitigation.
• Convenes and participates in relevant international, regional or national meetings providing programmatic, substantive and technical expertise.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business, public policy, administration, international relations, peace and security, law or related area is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Graduation from a military staff academy or similar law enforcement training institution is desirable.
• Recognized national qualification as an EOD officer and IEDD technician certification is required.
• A minimum of ten years of experience in programme administration, management or related field is required.
• A minimum of 7 years experience in Post-Blast Investigations (PBI), including forensic evidence collection, exploitation of materials and devices, and the generation of technical intelligence to support threat analysis, and investigative or judicial processes is required.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in a United Nations peace operation or similar international organisation in the field is required.
• Experience in drafting policy and doctrine and/or training material related to IED threat mitigation is desirable.
• Experience working with national authorities on the storage, management, and destruction of ammunition and explosives is desirable.
• Experience in resource mobilisation, proposal writing and reporting is desirable.
• English is required at UN Level II proficiency in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
• French is desirable at UN Level II proficiency in reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Skills

• Programme Management
• Post-Blast Investigations
• Forensic Evidence Collection
• Technical Intelligence Analysis
• IED Threat Mitigation
• Policy drafting
• Training Material Development
• Resource Mobilization
• Proposal Writing
• Reporting
• Coordination with national authorities
• Ammunition and Explosives Management
• United Nations Peace Operations Experience
• EOD Officer Certification
• IEDD Technician Certification
• Military Staff Training
• Inter-agency Coordination

Languages

English, French