Overview
Operations Specialist Jobs in Amman, Jordan at United Nations Office for Project Services
Job Category
Operations
Duty Station(s)
Home based
Contract Type
ICA – LICA – Specialist – Regular
Duration
12
Posting End Date
24-Aug-2026
Role Purpose
Under the direction of the Operations Specialist (Coordination and Compliance Officer – CCO) and Head of Operations (HOO), the Operations Specialist (Mine Action Specialist) is responsible for, but not limited to the following functions and responsibilities:
Functions / Key Results Expected
Operations – Design and planning
Support the CCO and/or HOO on programme and project design documents from an operational and technical standpoint, such as:
•Workplan (e.g. nature of threat; technical personnel and equipment requirements, etc.)
•Concept of Operations
•Input into the documents above is from the operational and technical aspects encompassing mine action pillars (e.g. clearance, explosive ordnance risk education, victim assistance, advocacy and stockpile destruction)
•Ensure that workplans and implementation plans reflect gender equality and social inclusion considerations, including sex- and age-disaggregated planning assumptions for EORE delivery and land release prioritisation
•Ensure that implementation plans have viable timelines, are assigned appropriate resources, and that implementation options reflect the knowledge of the context, as well as UNOPS’ mechanisms and policies; key implementation documents include:
•UNMAS / UNOPS Project Agreements
•Solicitation documents used to contract third-parties (i.e. contractors and grantees)
•Human resources plan
Operations – Implementation and monitoring
Ensure operations are conducted in accordance with UNOPS policies and standards, such as:
•Financial and procurement rules
•Contract and grant management policies
•Project management standards
•Health, safety, social and environmental standards
•DEI Strategy and Accountability Plan 2026-2029, Standard Measures for Equitable Representation; GESI Mainstreaming Strategy 2026-2029, and Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEAH) Strategy and standards
•Information management systems and standards
•Organizational design standards and human resources policies
Ensure operations are conducted in accordance with mine action technical standards, such as:
•International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) and corresponding National Technical Specifications and Guidelines (NTSGs)
•International Ammunition Technical Guidelines (IATG)
•Modular Small Arms Control Implementation Compendium (MOSAIC)
Oversee, coordinate, monitor and conduct mine action operations and performance (both operations conducted in-house and those conducted through third-party contractors and grantees), including:
•Analyze explosive ordnance threats in specific geographical areas and developing, advising on and implementing appropriate mitigation measures, including risk assessments, movement planning, awareness training and technical guidance, to ensure the safety of UN and humanitarian personnel and operations.
Title: Operations Specialist
Company: United Nations Office for Project Services
Location: Amman, Jordan
