Non-Technical Survey (NTS) Team Leader

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Non-Technical Survey (NTS) Team Leader for our operations in Shire, with frequent travels to field locations

Overall purpose of the role

In June 2024 DRC launched a humanitarian mine action programme, initially composed of NTS and explosive ordnance risk education (EORE) in Northwest and Central Zone in Tigray, Ethiopia. DRC is therefore looking for a dedicated NTS Team Lead to support the launch and implementation of a new project beginning in January 2026. 

The NTS/EORE Team Lead will work in close coordination with the NTS Operators, EORE team and the NTS/EORE Project Manager to plan and deliver Non-Technical Survey and Explosive Ordnance Risk Education activities in different community settings to identify and assess the impact of explosive ordnance on women, girls, boys and men in the target areas. They will support training facilitation in NTS to other team members, lead data collection and reporting in the area, and lead in developing the team’s work plan and engaging local stakeholders to effectively plan, deliver and monitor NTS activities in the community. They will supervise and support the EORE facilitators from a partner organization when they are attached to the NTS team

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Project Implementation

• In coordination with the NTS/EORE Project Manager and through supervision of the NTS team, lead on the planning and delivery of NTS activities, ensuring compliance with National Mine Action Standards and DRC’s Standard Operating Procedures.
• Support induction and training of new NTS team members
• Collect and analyze existing desktop and secondary data prior to conducting NTS tasks
• With the NTS and EORE teams gather geographic, socio-economic and impact information on explosive ordnance-affected communities.
• Lead on implementing pre and post intervention surveys to measure the impact of DRC’s mine action activities on targeted communities.
• Act as the main focal point with community representatives for the planning and monitoring of NTS and EORE activities
• Establish and maintain a wide information network including authorities, communities, NGOs, and other possible sources of information
• Ensure the quality of NTS and EORE conducted in the community using DRC’s quality assurance tools
• Coordinate with area-level support services staff to facilitate the procurement of goods and services supporting NTS and EORE project delivery, in accordance with DRC guidelines and policies.
• Ensure field coordination with other EORE providers and flag uncoordinated efforts to the NTS/EORE Manager.

Reporting

• Keep accurate records of daily activities, the team’s outputs and beneficiaries reached using standard reporting formats, and regularly update project monitoring databases according to DRC procedures
• Report issues faced during project implementation to the Project Manager
• Document success stories and lessons learned for development of donor reports and case studies
• Any other duties as directed by the Line Manager

Experience and technical competencies:

• 3 years working experience.
• Vocational school, higher education is an asset
• Previous training and experience in NTS, EOR
• Knowledge of International/National Mine Action Standards
• Experience in conducting surveys, data collection and analysis
• Sound knowledge of topography and map drawing, basic handling of compass, GPS and basic digital camera
• Computer literate
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal) in Tigrinya and English
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Excellent ability to work in a team
• Good knowledge of local communities and community dynamics
• Experience and willingness to work in the field in remote and volatile areas
• Driving license

 EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)

• BA Degree in related field

LANGUAGE: (indicate Fluency level)

• Tigrinya
• Good Knowledge of the English Language (Verbal and Written).

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies: 

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. 

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly. 

Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Contract length: 6 Months

Contract Type: National Contract

Band: G – Management

Designation of Duty Station: Shire, with frequent travel to field locations.

 Start date:  January 5, 2026

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National employees

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: November 24, 2025

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gendergap.
Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics

We strongly encourage female candidates to apply for the position!

We encourage only qualified Ethiopian Nations to apply. DRC considers all applicants based on merit.