Mine Action Operations Manager

DanChurchAid (DCA) is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to manage the operations of the Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) Programme in South Sudan.

DCA works with the poorest of the poor, seeking to support community based solutions through the safer community approach. The HMA Programme is part of the DCA country programme in South Sudan and includes office staff and field teams within safer community, risk education, psycho-social support and clearance work, including mine clearance, battle area clearance and explosive ordnance disposal.

The Operations Manager oversees operations of an innovative and diverse HMA Programme that works closely with national mine action authorities, local authorities and communities as well as with UNMAS and other mine action actors. The HMA Programme is supported by international donors and is one of DCAs largest mine action programmes with 6 international and more than 45 national staff.

As Operations Manager you will be overall in-charge of planning, management, quality assurance and reporting on clearance operations as well as maintaining close coordination with safer community and risk education. Ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in operations as well as maintaining good communication with national authorities and UNMAS are key elements for the position. You are good at problem-solving and finding joint solutions within the HMA and country programme in a challenging work environment. The Operations Manager refers to the HMA Programme Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure that all mine action operations are implemented in accordance with the National Mine Action Strategy and national SOPs.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance of field operations, including training, internal quality assurance, safety and security as well as daily operational planning and implementation.
• Ensure overall quality assurance and compliance of all operations and reporting to national authorities and UNMAS.
• Supervision and guidance of technical advisers and operations staff.
• Ensure timely, efficient and effective planning, management and implementation of high-quality operations.
• Develop operations plans for on-going activities and new project proposals.
• Ensure that the clearance operations are well coordinated and executed in collaboration with other components of the HMA programme and with procurement, finance, HR and Admin units as part of the country office.
• Ensure clear direction and good discipline of all operational staff, including international and national operational and administrative staff under his/her responsibility.
• Stay informed and current on new techniques, manuals and devices relating to Humanitarian Mine Action.
• Prepare well written and quality inputs for progress and annual reports as well as for project proposals.
• Work closely with the Security and Safety Manager for implementing security plans and security training as required.
• Represent DCA at relevant mine action sector meetings.

Your profile

• EOD LEVEL 3 or 3+ qualification is required (NATO standard or IMAS equivalent) with certificates from reputed organisations that can demonstrate compliance with those standards.

• Minimum 5 years of senior international experience in mine action.

• Solid experience of EOD/ERW clearance methodologies, implementation and reporting is essential.

• Extensive experience of collaboration with national mine action authorities and UNMAS.

• You are confident in the role as manager, innovative and a good motivator, and you work with a hands-on approach.

• You are good at coordination, planning and managing complex operations in a challenging environment working with a multi-disciplinary team.

• You have excellent communication skills and are good at sharing information, networking and finding joint solutions with partners and colleagues.

• You are flexible and able to adapt to a multi-cultural environment.

• You have good computer and report writing skills, and fluency in English is a must.

• Knowledge of South Sudan is an added advantage.

DCA offers

a one-year contract with the possibility of extension starting 15 April 2018. Competitive salary and benefits. Comprehensive insurance, 6 weeks annual leave, regular R&R and paid roundtrips. Accommodation will be provided. This is a non-family position based in Juba with frequent travels to the field.

Closing date of application is February 8. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. The interviews with the shortlisted candidates are scheduled to take place the week following the closing date. Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete a written test prior to the interview. Initial interviews will take place by Skype.

For further information please contact Annette Lüdeking, Programme Coordinator, HQ, email anku@dca.dk.

About Us

DCA South Sudan has an annual turnover of app. 15 Mill USD, incl. the HMA Programme, with a large and multi-disciplinary team based in South Sudan. DCA was established in 1922 and is today one of the larger Danish humanitarian nongovernmental organizations working to assist the poorest of the poor. DCA is member of the ACT Alliance. For more on DCA, please be referred to www.danchurchaid.org

To apply online, please go to "Join us" on www.danchurchaid.org