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Mine Action (MA) Team Leader (National Contract)

Kirkuk

  • Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
  • Location: Kirkuk
  • Grade: Junior level - Junior
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Mine Action and Weapon Contamination
  • Closing Date: Closed

Mine Action (MA) Team Leader  
Kirkuk and surrounding areas 
 
The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home.  
 
The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.  
All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency. 
 
In 2003, following the start of foreign military operations in Iraq, DRC became one of the first organisations to provide humanitarian assistance in the country, and now operates in 11 governorates, including Anbar, Baghdad, Babel, Diyala, Duhok, Erbil, Karbala, Kirkuk, Najaf, Ninewa and Salah-al-Din. 
 
About the job 
The Mine Action Team Leader is responsible for managing team personnel and equipment. The role also involves administrative and logistic planning and implementation. Your main duties and responsibilities will be: 
 
  • Execution of Survey / BAC / EOD assigned to your Team. 
  • Survey / EOD / BAC in accordance with DDG Standard Operating Procedures. You are directly responsible for the safety of all personnel and visitors to your site. 
  • Conformity to IMAS / NMAS 
  • Deployment of Operators on the task site. 
  • The ongoing acquisition and reporting of information about your current site and other priority tasks within your area of operations. 
  • The administrative and logistics management of the team as a whole, and the management and supervision of individual team members including attendance, disciplinary and security information. 
  • Provide reports on Area Cleared (M²) and Mines/UXO Cleared (destroyed) to the National Operations Manager at the end of each working day. 
  • Record the expenditures of all explosives and accessories to the NOM. 
  • Promote a strong work ethic within the team. 
  • Ensure high standards of conduct are promoted and that staff are given guidelines for behaviour. 
  • Infringements of DDG SOP’s / IMAS / NMAS are corrected instantly and reported to the NOM, however minor they may be. 
  • Manage work and delegate responsibility to your Operators. 
  • Ensure that all explosives issued to you by the NOM are handled and transported correctly and in accordance with DDG SOP’s / IMAS / NMAS. 
  • Ensure the security of all equipment for your Team. 
  • Personally check the serviceability of each detector every day. 
  • Carry out inspections of all equipment at regular intervals (at least weekly). 
  • Report any faulty or broken equipment to the Supervisor / Operations Manager immediately for servicing or re-supply. 
  • Ensure that your Team vehicles are serviceable and that vehicle checks are carried out prior to deployment on operations. 
 
About you 
To be successful in this role we expect you to have a proven track record of a minimum 5 years Mine Action experience. Moreover, we also expect the following:  
 
Required  
  • IMAS level 3 EOD course or relevant course. 
  • A proven track record of a minimum 5 years Mine Action experience. 
  • A proven track record of a minimum 3 years management experience. 
  • An understanding of INGO terminology and processes. 
  • Fluency in spoken and written Kurdish (Sorani), Arabic and English. 
  • Excellent IT skills; Microsoft Word, Excel etc. 
  • Team player. 
 
Desirable 
  • Ability to speak other International languages  
  • Other relevant qualifications or training courses. 
  • Full driving license. 
 
 
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 act in line with DRC’s vision and values.  
 
We offer 
Contract length: 6 Months 
Level: B2.4 
Designation of Duty Station: Unaccompanied  
Start date: 3rd June 2018 
 
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates/ Nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact hro@ddg-iraq.org. 
 
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. 
 
Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button. 
 
Closing date for applications: 25th May 2018 
 
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport. 
 
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo. 
 
This vacancy is now closed.