Chief of Section, Programme Management (TMAT), P5
Overview
Leads, plans and oversees the implementation and quality assurance of advisory, training and capacity development activities within the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Threat Mitigation Advisory Team (TMAT). Provides policy guidance and support on IED and EO threat mitigation.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides policy guidance and support on IED and EO threat mitigation.
- Leads, plans and oversees implementation and quality assurance of advisory, training and capacity development activities.
- Manages, supervises and carries out the work programme of the Section.
- Engages with Member States to build partnerships and ensure technical support.
- Engages with donors to raise funds, tracks expenditure and submits reports.
- Prepares position papers and reports for intergovernmental bodies.
- Contributes to reporting on budget/programme performance.
- Ensures high-quality outputs from the Section.
- Prepares inputs for the Service's work programme, determining priorities and allocating resources.
- Carries out programmatic/administrative tasks, including budget preparation and staff evaluation.
- Recruits staff for the Section.
- Manages, guides, develops and trains staff.
- Fosters teamwork and communication.
- Represents the Organization at inter-agency meetings and provides expertise.
- Convenes and/or participates in relevant international, regional or national meetings.
Required Experience
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 organsiation 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.
Qualifications
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.