Chief of Section, Programme Management, P5

The UN Department of Peace Operations seeks a P-5 Chief of Section in Nairobi to lead explosive-threat mitigation policy, training and advisory work, manage staff and budgets, assure technical quality, build Member State and donor partnerships, mobilize resources and represent the UN in specialist forums.

• Guide policy and strategy on improvised-explosive-device and explosive-ordnance threat mitigation
• Lead advisory, training and capacity-development programmes and assure technical quality
• Manage the section's work programme, staff, budgets, performance and administrative processes
• Build Member State and donor partnerships, mobilize resources and report on expenditure
• Prepare policy, programme and budget reports for intergovernmental and decision-making bodies
• Represent the UN at technical forums and provide expertise on explosive threats and weapons management

• An advanced relevant university degree, or a first degree with qualifying experience
• Recognized national qualification as an explosive-ordnance-disposal officer and improvised-explosive-device-disposal technician certification
• At least ten years of progressively responsible programme administration or management experience
• At least seven years of post-blast investigation experience
• At least two years in a UN peace operation or similar international field organization
• English at UN Level III

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