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The United Nations Office for Project Services is an operational arm of the United Nations, dedicated to implementing projects for the United Nations System, international financial institutions, governments and other partners in the aid world.
Job Description
Peace and Security Centre
The UNOPS Peace and Security Centre (PSC) is a principal service provider in the field of mine action with the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), UNDP, UNICEF, Governments of mine-affected countries and other mine action partners. The Centre is responsible to administer, provide support and oversight of the day-to-day management of the Project Field offices, both according to the client requirements and in line with UNOPS rules and regulations.
It is headed by the Centre Director who has the overall authority and accountability for the performance of the Peace and Security Centre on behalf of its clients.
UNMAS
United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) is a division of the Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI) in the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO). UNMAS is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly (RES/68/72) to ensure an effective, proactive and coordinated response to the problem posed by a wide range of explosive hazards. Legislative mandates also recognize UNMAS technical expertise in responding to threats posed by unsecured and unsafe conventional weapons and ammunition stockpiles. As an office within DPKO, UNMAS supports peacekeeping and special political missions in accordance with Security Council mandates.
UNMAS as a component of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) provides explosive hazard management capacities, including mitigation, to AMISOM as part of a logistical support package. Non-lethal tactical advice and analysis is delivered by UNMAS technical advisors located in each AMISOM Sector Headquarters and at AMISOM Force Headquarters, who support AMISOM planning and operations. UNMAS support includes both enabling (“operate in spite of IEDs”) and response (“defeat the device”). As a component of the UN Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) UNMAS also supports the Federal Government of Somalia, including the Somali Police Force, Somali Explosive Management Authority and National Security Advisor.
Functional Responsibilities
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Logistics and Asset Management Officer, the Logistics and Asset Management Analyst is to assist in the effective delivery of logistics and asset management of support services. He/she analyzes and interprets the rules and regulations and provides solutions to complex issues. The incumbent promotes a collaborative, client-focused, quality and results-oriented approach.
The Logistics and Asset Management Analyst will be required to supervise and lead the staff of the Asset Management/logistics team in the absence of the Logistics and Asset Management Officer. The Asset Management Analyst works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and project teams to successfully deliver administrative services.
Summary of Key Functions The job holder supports in the following activities:
Streamline asset management services, focusing on achievement of the following results:
Prepare relevant asset disposal documentation for review and approval in accordance with UNOPS rules and regulations.
Facilitate knowledge building and sharing focusing on achievement of the following results:
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