MRE Quality Assurance Officer

WHO ARE WE?

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 fulfillment 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.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Overall Objective of Quality Officer is to conduct programed Internal QA/QC visits of all operational teams in the operation fields and provide daily QA/QC reports to Senior Quality Officer, with close coordination by site operation officers, and support external QA visitors in the field. And has direct responsibility to SQO.

Responsibilities:

• Produce a personal QA work plan for each mission for Senior Quality Officer’s approval, or perform according prepared plan by QM.
• Conduct inspections of all assets (Clearance teams, MDU, Survey, EOD and MRE) as tasked by the SQO.
• Coordinate activities with field offices and support site operation officers when required.
• Report all findings on minor and major non-conformities during QA inspections to the Senior Quality Officer and Ops Department when required, after each field visit.
• Ensure accurate, timely and correct completion of conformity, non-conformity reports and accident investigations.
• Maintain high morale, motivation and discipline at work.
• Develop ideas for better and safer ways to accomplish the task.
• Respect and maintain all facilities and base equipment being used.
• Follow-up corrective and preventive actions on the previous non-conformities reported.
• Review the DDG, SOPs at all time, propose amendments to the SQO if required
• Assist field operation staff, to decrease faults and improve clearance activities, according to DDG SOPs.

• Attend periodic SQO meeting and workshop to improve new and update techniques and tools.

 

• Identify any requirements for special or additional inspecting.
• Assist trainers during training sessions if required.
• Debrief the TL of the worksite being monitored by discussing the non-conformities found and agree with the proposed corrective action. If TL cannot take corrective action, report to the SQO, for further action.
• Always try to make the teams’ performance, more safe Effective and efficient.
• Keep updated records of internal inspections of all relevant teams.
• Coordinate and plan activities with external QMIT.
• Any other reasonable tasks outlined by Senior Quality Officer.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies:

• 4 years’ experience in the mine action program.
• 2 years’ experience in field management (command group).
• One year experience for QA/QC in the field.

   

  Education:

   

• High school required

  Bachelor preferred

   

  Languages:

   

• Pashto and Dari –fluency
• English –Good command

DRC’S CORE COMPETENCIES:

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

• Collaboration: 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-DDG vision and values.

CONDITIONS:

• Availability: As soon as possible

• Duty station: Roving

We offer:

• DRC-DDG will offer the successful applicant a contract till end of 2018, extendable based on funding and performance.

• Salary and conditions will be in accordance with NTA Salary Scale, Grade D, Level 1 equal to 38000 AFN per month.

Application process:

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button. All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV only applications will not be considered.

Applications close 23 June 2018. However, please note due to the urgency of this position, shortlisting process will be ongoing. Should we find qualified candidates prior to expiry of this advert, interviews will be held immediately.