ph3Director of the Implementation Support Unit of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC) /h3 pResponsible to the States Parties of the Convention and under the supervision of the President of the Meeting of the States Parties and the Coordinating Committee, the Director of the Implementation Support Unit is in charge of, inter alia, the following responsibilities: /p h3bSupport to the President, office holders, States Parties, meetings and mechanisms /b /h3 ul liProvide substantive and other support to the President and the office holders in all aspects of their work; /li liPrepare, support and carry out follow-up activities from formal and informal meetings under the Convention including Intersessional Meetings, Meetings of the States Parties, Review Conferences, Pledging Conference, Coordinating Committee and Committee meetings, amongst others; /li liOffer advice and support to States Parties on effective and efficient implementation of all aspects of the Convention and of the decisions adopted at Meetings of the States Parties and Review Conferences, as well as on facilitating communication among States Parties; /li liSupport the President and the Universalization Coordination Group in their universalization activities, including by preparing, supporting and carrying out follow-up activities of as well as remaining open to contacts with States not yet party to the Convention; /li liSupport the Coordinator of the Sponsorship Programme in developing an annual strategy for sponsorship and support the Programme implementation; /li liSupport other mechanisms established by the Convention including the Individualised Approach and the Cooperation and Assistance Fund. /li /ul h3bLeading and managing the Implementation Support Unit (ISU) /b /h3 ul liProvide direction, supervision and guidance to staff members working in the ISU, by creating an environment of team spirit and motivation, while also ensuring optimisation of resources; /li liDevelop the five-year and annual work plan and budget of the ISU in accordance with the decisions taken by the Meetings of the States Parties and Review Conferences, ensure prudent management of financial resources and prepare the annual report on the activities and the finances of the ISU; /li liReport in written form as well as orally on the activities, functioning and finances of the ISU to Meetings of the States Parties and Review Conferences, and to informal meetings under the Convention as appropriate; /li liReport quarterly to the Coordinating Committee on the activities and finances of the ISU. /li /ul h3bInstitutional memory and relations with stakeholders /b /h3 ul liBuild and maintain the institutional memory of the Convention including by keeping records of formal and informal meetings and other relevant expertise and information pertaining to the implementation of the Convention; /li liMaintain close relationships with States Parties, (potential) donors, international and civil society organisations that participate in the work of the Convention, while also liaising with other international organisations or agencies and the media with a view to advance the implementation of the Convention; /li liPossess expert knowledge of advanced concepts in humanitarian disarmament and a broad knowledge of related disciplines (human rights, international humanitarian law, disarmament, peacebuilding and conflict prevention); /li liPossess an in-depth knowledge of multilateral diplomatic work; /li liAbility to lead strategic planning, result-based management and reporting processes; /li liSolid knowledge of financial and human resources management, resource mobilisation, contracting, tender procedures, knowledge management and Information and Communication Technologies; /li liHave strong oral and written networking and communication skills; /li liBe a team leader and show mentoring skills; /li liRemain transparent, impartial, accountable and incorruptible at all times; /li liDisplay cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity. /li /ul h3bRequired Skills and Experience /b /h3 h3bEducation and experience: /b /h3 ul liMaster’s degree or equivalent qualifications preferred, in one of the following disciplines: political/social sciences, law, international relations, international development, public policy, public administration, business administration or other relevant field. /li liAt least 7 years of relevant experience in a governmental, multilateral or civil society organisation in an international multi‑cultural setting; /li liAt least 5 years of relevant experience in the field of development, cooperation, humanitarian aid, disarmament, conflict prevention or post‑conflict recovery work; /li liA proven track record of management. /li /ul h3bLanguage requirements: /b /h3 ul liFluency in English, both oral and written; /li liWorking knowledge of other UN official languages is an asset. /li /ul h3bRemark /b /h3 ul liDuration of the contract: 4 years from 1 May 2027 with the possibility to renew once for 4 years /li liSalary: CHF 160'321.- gross (annual income before taxes, all benefits included) /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
