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Humanitarian Mine Action Assistant
Duty Station [Mocha -Yemen]
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.
DRC has been operating in the Middle East (ME) region for over a decade, running a combination of emergency, livelihood, protection and advocacy programmes through Country Offices (COs) in Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey with a Regional Office (RO) in Amman.
DRC Yemen’s response
Throughout its nine field offices and a workforce of 450 staff, DRC upholds its main programmatic objectives to provide immediate and life sustaining assistance, to strengthen the protective environment, and to reduce displacement related risks and vulnerabilities by promoting self-reliance at household and community level.
About the Job:
Overall
The role will be primarily field based to provide assistance to HMA Officer and HDP Manager to conduct NTS and EORE activities and support on reporting field activities. The HMA Assistant will uphold all DRC SOP’s and CoC and report any issues that are witnessed.
Responsibilities:
- Carrying out designated NTS and EORE activities as in accordance with DRC HDP SOPs.
- Ensure that daily NTS and EORE reports are prepared, briefed and shared with HMA Officer, IM Officer and HDP Manager for a Quality Assurance/Quality Control, prior submission to IMSMA Core.
- Accept and update NTS and EORE reports in accordance to QA/QC Reports and monitoring visits from HDP Manager or Operations Manager.
- Test and control all equipment before starting daily work.
- Assist the HMA Officer and HDP Manager in recording and producing minutes of operational meetings.
- Support to HMA Officer while liaising with DRC Safety regarding permissions, access, and safety assessments of task site locations.
- Update of Operational Maps/Board and the location of Mine Action Teams.
- Oversee DRC HDP communications SOP at all times to ensure regular contact with Radio Operator while transiting to and/or deployed in the field using all available means.
- Ensure to comply with Medical SOP while HMA Officer and Medic conduct the periodical equipment checks and all unserviceable/deficient items are reported and on direction of Operations Manager authorizes Teams to raise repair or replacement Purchase Requests.
- Assist in the collation and recording of all training undertaken by all operational personnel.
- When requested, accompany HDP Manager while attending stakeholder meetings, liaison with national/local authorities regarding task planning and implementation.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the HDP Manager
About you
To be successful in this role you must have:
Experience and technical competencies:
- Experience in NTS/EORE. 3 years.
- Experience of working in challenging and insecure environments. 5 years.
- Diplomatic, patient and persistent.
- Must be able to read and write.
- Must be in good physical condition and health.
- Must have good communication skills.
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
- • Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
- • Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
- • Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
- • Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
- • Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
Moreover, we also expect the following:
Required qualifications:
Education:
- NTS and EORE certificates
- IM Certificates (desirable)
Languages:
- Arabic (fluent)
- English (Basic)
We offer
DRC will offer the successful applicant a contract until December 2024, renewable depending on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work as soon as possible, and be willing and able to work in Mocha.
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment. This position will be placed at Band (I Non-Manager) and will be reporting to HMA Supervisor.
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How to Apply |
Application process
Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or the link below.
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.
Females are encouraged to apply for this position.
https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationForm/SinglePageApplicationForm.aspx?cid=1036&departmentId=19111&ProjectId=172058
Applications close 7th October 2024. The interviews are expected to take place, in two weeks after advertisement closing date.
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Need further information?
- For more details on this position, please contact عنوان البريد الإلكتروني هذا محمي من روبوتات السبام. يجب عليك تفعيل الجافاسكربت لرؤيته..
- Please note that applications sent directly to [عنوان البريد الإلكتروني هذا محمي من روبوتات السبام. يجب عليك تفعيل الجافاسكربت لرؤيته.] will not be considered.
- For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.ngo
Published Date: 23/09/2024
