Non-Technical Survey/Explosive Ordnance Risk Education Manager

Title: Non-Technical Survey/Explosive Ordnance Risk Education Manager

Location: Shire, Tigray North Ethiopia Area Office 

Employment Category:  F2

Salary Range: As per the organization scale

Reporting To:  Operations Manager

Contract Duration:  May 31, 2026

Posting date: July 11, 2024

Required Employee: 1        

INTRODUCTION 

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), an international non-governmental organization (NGO), has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. DRC promotes and supports solutions to the problems faced by refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs), and migrants. DRC Ethiopia began operations in 2009 and has been responding to the needs of refugees, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and vulnerable host communities ever since.  DRC Ethiopia currently has programs implemented through five area offices (AO) in Gambella, Tigray, Somali (Jijiga & Dollo Ado) and Afar regions, as well as its country office (CO) in Addis Ababa.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

In June 2024 DRC will launch 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/EORE Manager to support the launch and implementation of a new project beginning in June. 

Responsibilities and Tasks:

Staff management & supervision:

• Plan and recruit NTS and EORE teams as per project requirements

• Design and deliver training for NTS and EORE staff and oversee accreditation of teams, design and deliver training to partners as required

• Conduct periodic refresher training for NTS and EORE staff and ensure the skills of teams are according to applicable internal and international standards

• Mentor, manage, monitor and supervise the teams under your responsibility, ensuring that they carry out their duties safely and in accordance with SOPs

• Ensure that teams have the necessary materials and other equipment to carry out the designated activities

Planning, monitoring & quality management:

• Initiate, plan and coordinate NTS/EORE in targeted communities

• Coordinate and lead needs’ assessment, baseline surveys and data collection in the field, including impact surveys

• Analyze data on contamination collected by the survey teams and provide reports on hazardous areas 

• Conduct regular Quality Assurance of the NTS and EORE teams

• Monitor and analyze productivity and report to the Operations Manager with recommendations for improvement as required

• Ensure that priorities set by the programme are met, and the requirements of the donors and beneficiaries are taken into consideration through operational tasking

• Act as budget manager for the NTS/EORE project components  

Coordination:

• Liaise with local authorities, community leaders, and stakeholders to ensure the smooth implementation and acceptance of the NTS/EORE activities

• Maintain good communication with partner organizations 

• Maintain good relationships and communication with other mine action organisations in the area including those involved in survey, marking and clearance to ensure good coordination and shared knowledge

Reporting:

• Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly work plans

• Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly operational reports 

• Contribute to donor reports and new project proposal and budgets as required

   

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master 

DRC’s 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 our vision and values.  

Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in NTS and EORE within humanitarian mine action programmes 

• Minimum IMAS EOD level 2 qualified 

• Excellent working knowledge of International Mine Action Standards and experience in drafting standard operating procedures 

• Excellent knowledge of non-technical survey and community support activities 

• Knowledge of mines and ERW encountered in country and understanding of military operations 

• Good knowledge of clearance methodologies and equipment utilized in demining operations, experience planning and implementing clearance operations is an asset 

• Proven experience and knowledge of information management and analysis (Garmin BaseCamp, GIS…)

• Good writing skills in reporting and proposal development 

• Experience working in Ethiopia or Horn of Africa/East Africa Region

• Ability to work away from home within remote environments for extended periods of time 

• Well organized, proactive, flexible and trustworthy

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Computer literate

EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)

• BA/MA in related fields

LANGUAGE: (indicate fluency level)

• English (fluent)

How To Apply

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post.

We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationForm/SinglePageApplicationForm.aspx?cid=1036&departmentId=19012&ProjectId=171498 under Vacancies. 

Please forward the application and CV, in English through the stated website no later than July 25, 2024.

Female Applicants are highly encouraged!

For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult WWW.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 gender gap.

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