The WAM/ATO Officer will work under the direct and overall supervision of the Chief of Operations (COO) and will closely liaise with all UNMAS offices in South Sudan.
- Advise the UN Mission on Weapons and Ammunition Management matters by working closely with the Weapons and Ammunition Management Unit (WAMU).
- Monitoring the storage arrangements of UN Troop/Police Contributing Countries (T/PCC) units across South Sudan, assessing the serviceability of ammunition held, and making recommendations for ameliorating storage conditions.
- Work closely with and provide support to the UNMAS senior management regarding any WAM related projects.
- Provide oversight, mentorship and performance monitoring of UNMAS-recruited ATOs.
- Review explosives storage proposals from WAMU.
- Support the Mission in conducting technical investigations on WAM/Ammunition Storage Areas (ASA)-related errors.
- Provide a source of professional development of personnel’s explosives safety knowledge.
- Record and track serviceability of UNMAS explosive for supplier redress.
- Provide input into developing standard procedural documents related to Weapon and Ammunition Management in support of the Mission.
- Conduct regular or targeted inspections of the T/PCC ammunition storage facilities as agreed with WAMU.
- Where applicable, provide advice to UNMAS to ensure proper storage of explosives following national and international guidelines.
- Stay abreast of the International Ammunition Technical Guidelines (IATG's) and Modular Small Arms-control Implementation Compendium (MOSAIC).
- Provide input into developing standard procedural documents related to Weapon and Ammunition Management in support of the Mission. Where applicable, provide advice to UNMAS to ensure proper storage of explosives following national and international guidelines.
- Stay abreast of the International Ammunition Technical Guidelines (IATG's) and Modular Small Arms-control Implementation Compendium (MOSAIC).
- Provide input into developing standard procedural documents related to Weapon and Ammunition Management in support of the Mission.
- When requested, act as the Investigating Officer for detailed independent investigations or Boards of Inquiry for Mine/EO and explosives safety accidents or incidents.
- Develop, conduct training and manage the quality of training on Explosives Management, Explosive Threat Mitigation and Explosive Ordnance Disposal, for UNMISS T/PCC and UNMAS Operations personnel and Conducting stock checks in T/PCC Ammunition Storage Areas (ASAs) as required.
- Advise the programme on explosive issues such as harvesting in-country ammunition for use in ammunition disposal operations, incineration of suitable stocks, and pursuing/introducing binary explosives to UNMAS South Sudan clients.
Education/Experience
Education
- Advanced University Degree (Master Degree or equivalent) with a minimum of five years of relevant experience OR
- A First Level University Degree (Bachelor Degree or equivalent) with a minimum of seven years of relevant experience OR
- Military or police experience with a minimum of 11 years of relevant experience OR
- Mine action experience with internationally recognized demining organization(s) with 11 years of relevant experience
Certifications:
- Ammunition Inspector Certification (in line with Level 5, IATG 01.90) or equivalent is required (e.g. Ammunition Manager certification (in line with Level 4, IATG 01.90) may be considered instead, if able to demonstrate progressive positions/experience).
- Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Level 3 plus (or equivalent) is required.
- Any other relevant certifications in explosive hazard management are desired.
Experience
- Relevant experience is defined as experience in military or humanitarian mine action technical operations.
- At least two years of experience in quality management (related to explosive threat mitigation) is required.
- Experience working with the International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) is desired.
- Experience with ammunition of various origins (i.e. Russian, Chinese, Indian, etc.) is desired.
- Experience working with Modular Small Arms-control Implementation Compendium
- (MOSAIC) and International Small Arms Control Standards (ISACS) standards is desired.
- Experience in conducting security analysis and risk assessments is desired.
- Experience with IMSMA is desired.
Language
- Fluency (reading, writing and speaking) in English is required.