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Mine Action Officer

Ukraine

  • Organization: OSCE - Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
  • Location: Ukraine
  • Grade: Mid level - S-2, Seconded Position - Open for OSCE's 57 participating States
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Mine Action and Weapon Contamination
  • Closing Date: Closed

General Minimum Requirements

The general minimum requirements for working with the OSCE are:

  • Excellent physical condition
  • Possession of a valid automobile driving license and ability to drive using manual transmission
  • Ability to cope with physical hardship and willingness to work extra hours and in an environment with limited infrastructure
 
 
 
 
Field of Expertise Requirements

The general minimum requirements for working in this field of expertise are:

  • Officer / Warrant Officer training and/or university degree in a relevant technical field
  • Significant experience in arms control, peace-keeping operations and/or other relevant areas of military-related affairs
  • Experience in negotiations and liaison with governmental and military authorities
  • Ability to compile and analyse information of a political-military nature
 
 
 
 
Level of Professional Competence Requirements

Furthermore, this level of responsibility requires the following:

Education:

First-level university degree in foreign relations, public administration or/and security, disaster or/and emergency management, law enforcement, or other relevant fields, or/and graduate from a national military or police

Experience:

Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience

 
 
 
 
Mission Specific Requirements

Additionally, this particular post has specific requirements:

Mandatory:

  • At least six years of progressively responsible professional experience in a related field, preferably in an international environment or/and within operational missions with humanitarian mine action, commercial mine action and/or military engineering (combat engineering) portfolio;
  • Experience in project management, including finance, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation/controlling and reporting;
  • Experience in designing and implementing awareness campaigns and risk reduction activities tailored for diverse target groups (including women and children);
  • Knowledge and/or experience in International Legislation on mine action, including: in International Mine Action Standards (IMAS), in Information Management for Mine Action, in Technical/Non-Technical Survey; Quality Management in Mine action; Land release process; Mine Risk Education and outreach activities; in Geographical Informational System (GIS);
  • Significant experience related to mine action, arms control, identification of munitions, peace-keeping operations and/or other relevant areas of civil/military-related affairs (demining, mine clearance, mine awareness, marking and mapping, etc.);
  • Demonstrated experience/ability to conduct training or instruct in a field environment;
  • Excellent analytical, diplomatic and negotiation skills;
  • Understanding of the challenges facing Ukraine in mine action;
  • Professional fluency in the English language and the ability to draft documents clearly and concisely;
  • Ability to drive 4x4 vehicles with manual transmission;
  • Willingness to travel to hazard areas of the Mission;
  • Flexibility and ability to work under pressure in a challenging environment and with limited time frames;
  • Ability to cope with physical hardship and willingness to work extra hours and in an environment with limited infrastructure; proven resilience to high stress environments;
  • Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds, different gender and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity;
  • Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, as well as the ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities;
  • Demonstrated ability to design and implement social survey and research, and experience in the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data;
  • Ability to operate Windows applications, including word processing and e-mail; knowledge of additional applications especially related to mapping (Google MAP, ArcGIS Map) is considered as an asset.

Desirable:

  • Working knowledge of the Ukrainian and/or Russian language(s);
  • Experience in working in Eastern Europe and/or knowledge of the region;
  • Knowledge of the OSCE principles and commitments;
  • Ability to drive 4x4 vehicles and holding a "C" driving license.

Applicants are hereby notified that the Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) is designated by the OSCE as a non-family duty station. This designation is based on the fluid and dynamic working environment in the SMM. The currently prevailing working conditions in the duty station may include working in a hazardous location with extended hours of service, and possibly curtailed freedom of movement. Successful candidates who are appointed to locations deemed by the OSCE as hazardous will receive hazard pay. In addition, all successful candidates will be required to participate in the OSCE accident and life insurance scheme in accordance with the OSCE Staff Regulations and Staff Rules.

 
 
 
 
Tasks and Responsibilities

The Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM), in line with the OSCE Action Plan for the Promotion of Gender Equality, is committed to further improving gender balance among staff in all areas and levels within the SMM. We encourage qualified applicants, especially women to apply for this position.

If applicable, deployment is subject to attendance to and successful completion of pre-deployment training and assessment.

The selected candidate may be deployed Ukraine-wide, including hazardous areas.

Under the general direction and coordination of the Deputy Head of Operations of the SMM and the immediate supervision of the Senior Mine Action Officer and overall guidance of Team Leader at the respective location, as Mine Action Officer, you will be tasked and responsible for:

  1. Providing support to Senior Mine Action Officer, advising and co-ordinating  mine action/de-mining activities contained in the Minsk agreements and related tasks to support efficient and effective implementation of the Minsk agreements;
  2. Supporting the Senior Mine Action Officer in preparing written communications (reports, inputs, proposals, briefing notes, etc.) to provide SMM management with background and context;
  3. Providing technical advice/expertise/recommendations, risk assessments in relation to mine action, including disengagement process and withdrawal of forces (demining/mine clearance/ etc.);
  4. Providing information on type of mines, ammunitions, Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), Unexploded Ordnance (UXO), military hardware, special equipment (used in mine action), explosive related materials and other hazardous materials;
  5. Monitoring, evaluating and providing on-going support to the process of implementation of possible Mine Action projects;
  6. In co-ordination with the SMM's Learning and Development Unit, supporting the development of mine-awareness/risk education training programme as well as training packages for Monitors to raise awareness about operating in areas with unexploded ordnance, mines and related dangers; conducting mine awareness trainings and providing gender-sensitive mine awareness training/instructions for the Mission members, as well as for the civilian population;
  7. Developing and keeping the data base, ensuring the provision of updated information on mine contaminated areas to the SMM including digital mapping and maps of the hazardous areas and data base; providing risk assessments of potentially contaminated areas (infrastructures);
  8. Supporting the Head Office and Monitoring Teams, as necessary, in fostering dialogue and in designing and implementing specific confidence-building measures that will enable parties to work together to reduce the threats posed by landmines and other explosive hazards;
  9. On behalf of the OSCE SMM, on a technical level, co-ordinating mine action activities with the relevant mine action stakeholders in Ukraine to support efficient and effective implementation of strategic and project efforts, in implementation of the Minsk agreements and related tasks, as well as other International Conventions;
  10. Representing the OSCE SMM at relevant workshops/meetings related to Mine Action, including on implementation of UNSCR 1325;
  11. Acting as the Senior Mine Action Officer as and when directed;
  12. Performing other duties as assigned and when required.

For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine, please see https://www.osce.org/special-monitoring-mission-to-ukraine

 
 
 
 

The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages the nomination of qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds. Please note that nationals or permanent residents of the country of the duty station are not eligible to apply.

Candidates should, prior to applying, verify with their respective nominating authority to which extent financial remuneration and/or benefit packages will be offered.

Please apply to your relevant authorities several days prior to the deadline expiration to ensure timely processing of your application. Delayed nominations will not be considered.

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