Advisor Research, Innovation, Standards and Operations

Job Purpose

The GICHD Research, Innovation, Standards and Operations (RISO) Division focuses on advancing nationally led mine action by strengthening capacities, systems and practice, driving innovation, and providing trusted technical leadership for more effective and efficient outcomes. The division assists partners in developing, promoting, and enhancing more efficient, and effective mine action management systems. These efforts are guided by normative frameworks, regulations, policies, standards, and good practices, addressing needs at global, regional, and national levels. Additionally, the Research and Innovation programme within the division supports the identification, research, and analysis of innovative methods and technologies. We promote further development through partnerships, dialogue, and cooperation, and we share good practices through studies, publications, and conferences.

Key Responsibilities

1. Advise partners in relevant area of expertise, understanding their needs, priorities, challenges, and supporting them in developing and implementing norms, policies, procedures, tools, good practices and methodologies.
2. Lead, coordinate and develop GICHD’s thematic activities working closely with others divisions’ colleagues.
3. Manage activities and/or projects in the relevant thematic(s), as assigned by line manager.
4. Lead and conduct assessments, workshops and provide consultation remotely and onsite.
5. Design and deliver training programmes.
6. Represent the GICHD, participate and proactively share expertise externally, including through the delivery of presentations and facilitation of dialogue and discussions.
7. Prepare budgets and monitor financial accounts for projects assigned by line manager.
8. Conduct, coordinate and disseminate research in the relevant area of expertise in the form of studies, articles and briefs.
9. Actively contribute to monitoring and reporting based on the Results Based Management (RBM) system.
10. Conduct and coordinate the design, implementation and maintenance of relevant systems and tools.
11. If applicable, draft, review and coordinate the development of concept notes, funding/project proposals and donor reports. 

Qualifications and experience

• Master’s degree in relevant field is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of previous relevant work experience in disarmament or any equivalent experience in the humanitarian and development sector.
• Demonstrated qualifications/experience in the relevant thematic area
• Minimum IMAS EOD Level 2 qualification.
• Previous experience in managing release processes,
• Relevant professional experience in research and operational analysis, UXO remediation, and/or underwater explosive ordnance survey and clearance is desirable.
• Experience in the development, testing, assessment and/or evaluation of mine action methodologies, technologies or equipment is desirable.

 Knowledge, skills and competencies

• Fluency in English, both written and oral; fluency in an any other language spoken in affected countries is an advantage#
• Fluency in French and / or Arabic is highly desirable
• Excellent project management, analytical, planning and organizational skills
• Ability to coordinate simultaneous activities/projects
• Effective writing and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in multi-cultural settings with a wide range of stakeholders
• Knowledge of UN agencies, relevant national authorities, NGOs and humanitarian organisations

Operating network

• Internal stakeholders, partners, suppliers, consultants
• National authorities, governmental ministries/departments, EORR authorities
• Diplomatic fora/actors
• National and international operators
• International (including UN), regional and civil society organizations
• Donors 

Travel requirements

Expected to travel up to 40% of the working time including to countries affected by explosive ordnance, with low-medium-high risk environment.

Applications

If you feel you have the right profile, kindly register your application on-line, including a CV in English on pdf format of maximum 2 pages.

Application Deadline: 15 November 2026

The GICHD implements a Gender Equality and Inclusion Policy and is an equal opportunities employer. Applications are encouraged from women and men, nationals of mine-affected countries and individuals with a disability or special needs, who meet the above profile requirements.