Education Requirements

Education

• Advanced University Degree (Masters or equivalent) with 7 years of relevant experience; OR
  
• First Level University Degree (Bachelors or equivalent) with 9 years of relevant experience; OR
  
• High School Diploma, with a minimum of 13 years of relevant experience.
  

Certifications

• Product Scent Detection Dog Assessor/Evaluator Course (Internationally recognised) is required.
  
• Product Scent Detection Dog Instructor Course (Internationally recognised) is required.
  

• Reporting to the PSC’s Global Technical Advisor, The Animal Detection Systems (ADS) carries out the following responsibilities:
  
• Primary Support to UNMAS ADS Operations (Highest Priority)
  
• Oversee and coordinate the implementation and execution of all ADS-related operations as directed by the designated primary supervisor.
  
• Work closely with procurement and contract management teams to ensure contractors comply with their contractual obligations.
  
• Implement an ADS Quality Management System (QMS), including the conduct of Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) assessments.
  
• Report outcomes according to National Technical Standards and Guidelines (NTSG) or National Standards (NS).
  
• Lead and conduct regular Accreditation/Inspections of ADS teams and produce comprehensive written reports, including assessment forms and recommendations.
  
• Maintain familiarity with applicable International Mine Action Standards (IMAS), National Mine Action Standards (NMAS), and best practices in ADS operations.
  
• Review maintenance training and submitted Training Records (TR) of contracted ADS Teams and debrief contractors on QA achievements.
  
• Provide leadership in liaising with relevant stakeholders, including the contractor, Mission authorities, and UNDSS, to ensure integration of ADS efforts with the overall security plan.
  
• Global Advisory & PSC Support (Design, Planning & Expansion)
  
• Support PSC and relevant stakeholders in developing and refining ADS programme design from an operational and technical perspective for Explosives, Narcotics, and Human Scent detection.
  
• Provide expert ADS operations advice to UNOPS PSC and Programmes.
  
• Establish Feasibility Assessment (FA) procedures and lead the design of concepts of operations for multi-purpose Animal Detection Systems projects.
  
• Develop technical requirements and procedures for Human Scent Detection Dogs (HSDD) (tracking/rubble) and Narcotic Detection Dogs (NDD) services.
  
• Provide technical expert advice to procurement teams on pre-qualification for various detection disciplines (EDD, NDD, HSDD).
  
• Participate in and conduct technical missions, including Pre-Deployment Assessments (PDA), Operational Readiness Inspections (ORI), and QC assessments.
  
• Knowledge Management & Innovation
  
• Establish and lead a global community of ADS operational experts, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
  
• Champion innovation by identifying emerging trends, technologies, and methodologies (such as advanced surface change tracking).
  
• Develop and conduct QA courses for field personnel and relevant contractors.
  
• Design initiatives for knowledge dissemination, including identifying training needs and developing packages to increase awareness of specific capacities like HSDD.
  
• Measurable Outputs
  
• Issuance, renewal, and management of Organizational, Operational, and Provisional Operational Accreditation for implementing partners and specific Canine Teams.
  
• Production and issuance of Pre-qualification Certificates following the successful evaluation of an organization.
  
• Delivery of comprehensive written reports following Pre-deployment Assessments (PDAs), detailing explicit deployment recommendations, identified flaws, and required corrective steps for the implementing partner.