About the opportunity
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is seeking an Operations Specialist (Mine Action Specialist) to support the Peace and Security Cluster (PSC) and the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS). The role focuses on the design, implementation, and monitoring of mine action operations, ensuring compliance with international standards (IMAS, IATG) and UNOPS policies. The position is home-based with the possibility of changing the duty station to a field office location, supporting efforts to eliminate the threat of explosive ordnance, particularly within the PSC Sudan Programme.
Salary and benefits
- Salary and compensation based on the LICA 10 contract level.
Who can apply?
- Advanced University Degree (Master's) with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
- Alternatively, a First Level University Degree (Bachelor's) with at least 7 years of relevant experience.
- Alternatively, a High School Degree (or equivalent) with military or police experience and at least 11 years of relevant experience.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in project management within military, humanitarian, conflict, post-conflict, or development contexts.
- Minimum 3 years of proven experience (within the past 10 years) in explosive hazard management, including activities such as EOD, surveys, clearance, or IEDD.
- Required experience applying International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) or International Ammunition Technical Guidelines (IATG).
- Required experience using information management systems such as IMSMA.
- Fluent English proficiency is required.
Required documents
- EOD Level 3 certification.
When to apply
- Applications open: 2026-08-03
- Application deadline: 2026-08-24 before midnight Copenhagen time (CET).
How to apply
- Visit the official UNOPS careers marketplace and apply via the 'Apply' button on the job detail page.
- Log in or create an account to complete the application process.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Technical expertise in explosive hazard management and EOD Level 3 certification
- Experience with IMAS and IATG international standards
- Proficiency in information management systems like IMSMA
What should you think carefully about?
- Currently remote, but duty station may change to a field office
- Requires significant experience in conflict or post-conflict environments
- Must be prepared for potential deployment to high-risk areas
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is well-suited for a specialist looking to apply technical mine action skills to a global UN program. It offers the flexibility of remote work while maintaining a critical role in international security and humanitarian operations.
Our take
Qualified EOD specialists with strong project management backgrounds should apply, but those who are unwilling or unable to relocate to field offices if requested should carefully consider the implications.
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