Quality Assistance Completions Coordinator - UNDP - Lebanon

Scope/Objective
One of the primary goals of the United Nations is to ensure the most efficient response to the landmine threat. According to the United Nations Policy on Mine Action and Effective Coordination, the primary responsibility for addressing the problems faced by the populations as a result of landmine contamination remains with the affected State. To promote national ownership, responsibility, leadership and effective coordination, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is mandated by the General Assembly to assist the national authorities in their efforts to review and strengthen existing coordination mechanisms and develop a national mine action programme. In Lebanon, the national programme is managed by the Lebanese Mine Action Center (LMAC).

UNDP's support to the Lebanese mine action programme has been in place since 2001, and has focused on building the management capabilities of the LMAC. For example, tangible achievements include the adoption of a planning system incorporating an end-state for mine action strategy, a long term five year (2008-2012) plan, and an annual integrated work plan (IWP). A new phase of support for the LMAC was initiated in August 2010, with the objectives of supporting the development the Lebanon Mine Action Centre and the Regional Mine Action Centre into an organization with improved quality management norms.

Reporting to the Project Manager and under the supervision and guidance of the Chief QA, the QA Completions Coordinator will be responsible for performing the Completions support functions which may include operation work in the field.

Functions / Key Results Expected
- Conduct QA monitoring of the mine/UXO clearance organizations in Southern Lebanon as detailed by the Chief of QA.
- Liaise with and conduct final field acceptance QA evaluations for cleared areas on behalf of RMAC-N.
- Ongoing translation of National Mine Action Standards (NMAS).
- Complete checks of all mine/UXO clearance organization documents prior to accepting completion reports for cleared areas on behalf of RMAC-N.
- Advise Chief of QA on all issues involving the handing over of cleared areas.
- Assist the Chief of QA in the conduct of QC/QA checks.
- Assist in accident investigations during boards of inquiry.
- Assist in drafting reports on quality assurance on mine/UXO clearance in Southern Lebanon.
- Undertake other duties, as may be assigned by the Chief of QA.

Competencies
- Working experience in quality assurance for humanitarian demining.
- Ability to read and interpret maps.
- Ability to use navigational aids.
- Ability to work independently, and to meet tight deadlines.
- High computer literacy; Working experience on MS-Office.
- Fluency in written/spoken Arabic and English languages.
- Working knowledge of IMAS and National Mine Action Standards
- Valid Lebanese driver's license, able to operate manual transmission vehicles.

Recruitment Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Social Sciences, Business or Public Administration.
- Previous experience in operational mine action capacity in international organization will be an advantage.
- At least 4 years with bachelor degree or 2 years with graduate degree of progressive experience in a related field.
- Language Requirements: Sound written and oral skills in English and Arabic.

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