Operations Assistant

UNOPS

Under the general supervision of the Head of Project Unit (HPU), and direct supervision of the Weapons and Ammunition Management (WAM) Advisor, the National Operations Assistant Weapons and Ammunition Management will provide support to AUSSOM, FGS and Federal Member States (FMS), as appropriate. The functional responsibilities, following a period of training include:

Functional Responsibilities

• Assist the WAM Advisor in preparing and delivering technical support to AUSSOM, FGS and FMS with Physical Security and Stockpile Management (PSSM) to reduce the risk of loss, theft and diversion and Unplanned Explosions at Munition Sites (UEMS).
• Assist the WAM Advisor in preparing and supporting requirements to AUSSOM and FGS with the development of policies and procedures to improve and standardize the processing of captured weapons and ammunition. The procedures will be developed in conjunction with the appropriate weapons and ammunition storage, marking and recording keeping standards.
• Coordinate engagements with focal points and stakeholders relevant to Weapons and Ammunition Management (WAM) activities in Somalia.
• Assist the WAM Advisor in maintaining a log on the disposal of illicit, surplus, and obsolete weapons and ammunition constitutes as an important element of a comprehensive WAM programme which is part of the procedures and capacities for the safe disposal of weapons and ammunition.
• Provide logistical support, including coordination and minute-taking to stakeholder engagements related to WAM.
• Coordinate with the WAM Advisor and FGS to deliver technical assessments of Somalia s weapons and ammunition management capability to inform recommendations for improvement at the FGS and FMS levels. Assessments are fundamental to inform targeted and evidence-based control measures and will enable the FGS to optimize and mobilize available resources and seek tailored support.
• Through researching and referencing, assist the WAM Advisor in preparing technical guidance to improve measures and interventions to curb the illicit flows of weapons and ammunition into and within Somalia and mitigate their adverse impact on security and stability.
• Support the Weapons and Ammunition Management (WAM) Advisor in creating implementation concepts to enhance the centralized system for the importation, registration, and distribution of weapons and ammunition, and to establish transfer controls for effective and harmonized practices while strengthening federal control.
• Assist in delivering technical advice to the FGS with improvements in efficiency of weapons marking and record-keeping programs at the federal level and incrementally extend similar capacity to the state level, including improvements to strengthen record-keeping systems across all forces and along the supply chain.
• Arrange meetings and engagements with stakeholders, including relevant FGS and FMS ministries as required.
• Assist with monitoring technical recommendations to ensure all advice and support is provided in alignment with relevant international standards and assist with interpretation and translation as required (English to Somali).
• Implement any other tasks requested by the HPU and/or WAM Advisor.