About our client:

• Our client supports peacebuilding, humanitarian & development projects globally. They mitigate explosive threats in the DRC, including ERW, IEDs & poorly managed weapons / ammunition. The program collaborates with national authorities (FARDC & CCLAM), international partners & local communities to enhance security & stability.

• Within this framework, our client delivers structured & standardized EOD / IED training programs to national security forces, in close coordination with MONUSCO components & relevant national authorities.

Job specific context:

• The EOTM Trainer will assist the Training Team Leader in delivering specialized training to FARDC in EOD, IED awareness, Conventional Munition Disposal (CMD), Post Blast Investigation (PBI) & basic search & detect. The role focuses on practical training delivery, hands on mentoring during training activities & capacity building under the direct supervision of the Training Team Leader. The Trainer will leverage previous experience in delivering high quality training in complex environments, including EHAT, ETAC & search & detect courses, to ensure effective knowledge transfer & skill development.

Primary responsibilities include but is not limited to:

Training delivery:

• Deliver EOD, IED awareness, CMD, PBI & basic search & detect approved training packages to FARDC Specialists, in accordance with IMAS, IATG & UN standards.

• Assist the Training Team Leader in preparing & conducting training sessions, ensuring alignment with established curricula & methodologies.

• Utilize operational experience to enhance the realism, relevance & efficient impact of training.

Capacity building & mentoring:

• Provide hands on mentoring during training activities to FARDC personnel to enhance their skills in explosive threat mitigation, high risk search & detection.

• Support Training of Trainers (ToT) programs as directed by the Training Team Leader, drawing on previous experience in training security forces in Africa & other high threat environments.

Assistance in training operations:

• Assist in logistical & administrative preparations for training activities, including coordination with local stakeholders.

• Maintain training aids, equipment & instructional materials in a serviceable condition & in line with our clients requirements.

• Ensure safety protocols are followed during all training exercises, with a focus on maintaining high standards of professionalism & rigor.

Reporting & documentation:

• Contribute to training reports & document lessons learned, providing detailed feedback on trainee performance & training effectiveness.

• Maintain records of training aids & materials, ensuring they are up to date & aligned with our clients requirements.

Function & expected outputs:

• Training delivery: FARDC units trained in EOD, IED awareness, CMD, PBI & basic search & detect.

• Mentoring & capacity building: Improved skills & operational readiness of FARDC personnel in explosive threat mitigation.

• Logistical support: Smooth execution of training activities, with all logistical & administrative needs addressed.

• Reporting: Inputs for training reports, including trainee progress, feedback & recommendations for improvement.

This role reports to the Training Team Leader (EOD / IED).

Education:

• First level university degree (bachelor’s or equivalent) with 3+ years of relevant experience in EOD / IED operations or military / police experience (NCO level or equivalent) with 5+ years in EOD / IED operations.

Mandatory experience:

• 3+ years in EOD, IEDD, or high risk search / detection (military, police or UN context).

• IMAS EOD Level 3 or equivalent qualification (UN recognized).

• Previous experience in delivering practical training to security forces or similar groups, particularly in high threat environments.

• Field experience in Africa, with a proven ability to adapt to complex security conditions (experience in the DR Congo is a plus).

• Experience in mentoring & capacity building for national security forces.

Desired experience:

• Experience in CMD, PBI or basic search & detect training.

• Previous work in UN or international mine action programs, including familiarity with our clients standards & procedures.

• Experience in translating or adapting training materials to meet local needs.

• Leadership or management experience in EOD / IED operations, including quality assurance & operational planning.

Languages:

• Fluent in French (mandatory).

• Advanced English (desired).

Key competencies:

• Strong practical training & mentoring skills, with an emphasis on performance under pressure.

• Ability to work effectively in high risk environments, demonstrating rigour, determination & adaptability.

• Teamwork & cultural sensitivity, with a track record of building strong relationships with trainees & stakeholders.

• Attention to safety, detail & quality in all training activities.

This role will be responsible for providing guidance to the Trainees as assigned.

Working conditions:

• High risk environment (Beni, DRC).

• Travel required within DRC as needed.

• Compliance with UN security protocols.

Notes:

• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Our clients standards apply to all training activities.