IMSMA Data Entry Clerk

UNOPS mission is to expand the capacity of the UN system and its partners to implement peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations that matter for people in need. Working in some of the world's most challenging environments, our vision is to always satisfy partners with management services that meet world-class standards of quality, speed and cost effectiveness.

UNOPS provides services in sustainable infrastructure, sustainable procurement and sustainable project management, with projects ranging from building schools, roads, bridges and hospitals to procuring goods and services and training local personnel.

By assisting UN organizations, international financial institutions, governments and other development partners, UNOPS makes significant, tangible contributions to results on the ground.

We employ more than 6,000 personnel annually and on behalf of our partners create thousands more work opportunities in local communities. Through our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark and a network of regional and country offices, we oversee activities in more than 80 countries.

UNOPS is committed to achieving a truly diverse workforce.

Background Information - MAC

Mine Action Cluster

The UNOPS Mine Action Cluster was established in 1997. Based in New York, it has helped partners to significantly improve the lives of people in more than 30 countries across the world. The UNOPS Mine Action Cluster has supported Mine Action efforts in both emergency and post conflict settings. It delivers fast procurement, recruitment and management services to facilitate humanitarian aid and launch emergency mine clearance. The UNOPS Mine Action Cluster (MAC) within the Global Partner Services Office(GPSO) 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 Cluster 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 Cluster Chief who has the overall authority and accountability for the performance of the Mine Action Cluster on behalf of its clients.

Somalia Mine Action supports mine and explosive remnants of war (ERW) clearance activities, awareness programming, contamination survey and coordination for mine action activities throughout Somalia. Somalia Mine Action works closely with other UN Agencies, local communities and humanitarian and development actors to ensure a sustainable and effective response to explosive contamination in Somalia, with priority on improving the lives of people living in affected communities, and ensuring national capacity development for a long term solution to the problem. In Somaliland and Puntland, capacity development has been carried out for the Somaliland Mine Action Centre SMAC, the Police EOD, the Puntland Mine Action Centre and the Puntland EOD. The Programme has an office in Nairobi to provide managerial and support functions for the Regional Offices in Somalia

Functional Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the IMSMA Officer and in consultation with the Programme Manager, the IMSMA clerk shall work on the following deliverables.

• Perform Data Entry in IMSMA database
• Perform Quality Assurance on all objects in IMSMA database
• Participate in weekly and monthly reporting
• Manage the filing and archiving system both paper based and electronic
• Undertake other similar duties as may be assigned by the IMSMA officer

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education

• Training or certification on IT fields is required. Bachelor's degree in IT or related field would be an asset.

Experience

• At least 1 years of experience in Data Entry or related field is required.
• Experience (GIS) Geospatial Information System would be an asset.

Language

• Fluency in written/spoken English language

Competencies

• Ability to work independently, and to meet tight deadlines;
• Ability to work in a gender-equal and multi-cultural environment;
• Experience within the UN system is preferable;
• Sound computer skills;
• Proven ability to work within a team

Contract type, level and duration Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Contract level: LICA 1 Contract duration: 6 months For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: http://www.unops.org/ENGLISH/WHOWENEED/CONTRACT-TYPES/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements-ICAs.aspx

Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET)
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• For staff positions UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

To apply click here.  on or before 26 June 2013

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.