Mission Administration and Support

Peace operations can only work effectively with adequate human and financial resources and the necessary administrative, logistical, technical arrangements in place. Various specialists are, therefore, required for preparing and managing a mission, for recruiting personnel, setting up and servicing computer networks or engineering helicopter landing pads.

Core functions such as logistics, procurement, human resources, communication systems, transport, and engineering all fall under a department of administration and support, which functions as the central administrative unit of the peace operation.

Tasks and Functions

Managing and administering the following areas:

• Security in the mission area
• Finance and budget
• Logistics
• Human resources
• Information technology and information management
• Communication systems
• Transport
• Procurement
• Engineering
• Health care
• Translation services

updated September 2009