Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 30 May 2017
Location
Geneva, Switzerland, with regular travel to conflict-affected countries
Closing date for applications
30th April 2017 (extended to May 30th 2017)
Start date
As soon as possible. This is a staff position on a long-term basis.
Context
The GICHD Risk Management division works to increase the operational efficiency and effectiveness of mine action. We provide advice and record/share best-practice to ensure standardized, safe and efficient survey and clearance operations. We focus on strengthening national capacities to enable greater ownership of operations and to confront long-term mine/ERW contamination, in line with national and global strategic priorities. Our research and training portfolio includes
Land release: survey, detection and clearance methods and tools
Stockpile destruction, explosive ordnance disposal and ammunition safety management
Security liaison and cooperation
Reporting to the Head of division and as a member of the land release and operational efficiency team, the Advisor oversees technical survey and clearance methods for manual, mechanical and animal detection systems (ADS) as well as survey and clearance technology matters for Humanitarian Demining.
Responsibilities
The GICHD has an opportunity for an additional experienced mine action Advisor to join its Risk Management division. The Advisor, Land Release and Operational Efficiency will design, plan and implement or supervise the GICHD’s related training, support and research activities that promote operational efficiency in mine action programmes. In addition, as a member of a multi-disciplinary team s/he will provide broader mine action expertise within the GICHD, carry out mine action evaluations and participate in broader programmes, fora and conferences.
Her/his key responsibilities include:
Plan and manage an outreach programme involving the development of nationally-adapted survey and clearance solutions to increase operational efficiency
Plan and implement research in order to facilitate a fact-based promotion and improved training courses for non-technical survey, technical survey and clearance
Develop and deliver training packages in relation to land release and operational efficiency in coordination with other RM team members
Implement work plans that reinforce the objectives of the international conventions (APMBC, CCW, CCM)
Draft publications on operational efficiency and broader mine action topics and disseminate reports from research
Revise Standards and Guidelines
Manage projects finances, consultants, narrative and financial reporting to donors
Maintain and strengthen partnerships with United Nations agencies, operators and national authorities to facilitate outreach activities
The position is based in Geneva with a frequent travel requirement to the countries of focus, with a global scope. The position will also assist other projects as appropriate and will work in close collaboration with other Advisors in the Risk Management, Information Management and Strategies & Standards divisions. The Advisors are also expected to represent GICHD in international events; provide general or technical presentations to partners and diplomatic representatives; and play an active role in the organisation’s strategic management and in the reporting to GICHD’s governance and donor institutions.
Profile requirements
Essential requirements
Five to ten years of progressive experience in mine action operations and programme management, preferably in different countries/regions
Substantial operational exposure to survey and clearance operations
Experience with the development and delivery of training courses or in capacity development of local counterparts
Exposure to mechanical and ADS operations
Experience and competence in project management, including budget, financial monitoring and reporting
Knowledge of Information management systems, including IMSMA
Capacity and flexibility to review and develop new/improved approaches to survey and clearance and to challenge accepted methods
Ability to research and write for non-technical publications, guides and reports
Fluent English verbal and written, with the ability to communicate clearly and constructively with a wide range of stakeholders from diverse cultures important.
Working knowledge of Spanish, or another language practiced in mine-ERW affected countries, such as French, Arabic, Russian, Portuguese
Commitment to the continuous improvement of individual and organization-wide results
Proven team-player with service-minded attitude
Desirable requirements
A post-graduate degree or equivalent military diploma in a relevant subject of study
Understanding and experience in mainstreaming gender and diversity issues Knowledge and experience in the application of Quality management systems and/or Results-based management systems
How to apply:
Applications
To apply please click on this link GICHD Job Application Portal and submit your candidacy through the online platform.
Your application must be presented in English and include a CV of maximum 5 pages, a letter of motivation, your earliest date of availability and any other additional material you wish to present in support of your candidacy.
The GICHD implements a Gender and Diversity policy and is an equal opportunities employer. Applications are encouraged from women and men, nationals of mine-affected countries and individuals with a disability or special needs, who meet the above profile requirements.
About us
In a world where human security is still hindered by explosive hazards, the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) works to eliminate mines, cluster munitions and other explosive remnants of war. To achieve this, the GICHD supports national authorities, international organisations and civil society in their efforts to improve the relevance and performance of mine action. Core activities include furthering knowledge, promoting norms and standards, and developing in-country and international capacity. This support covers all aspects of mine action: strategic, managerial, operational and institutional. The GICHD works for mine action that is not an end in itself but contributes to the broader objective of human security – freedom from fear and freedom from want. This effort is facilitated by the GICHD's location within the Maison de la Paix in Geneva.
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