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.

Overall purpose of the roleOverall purpose of the role

The Mine Action Team Leader is responsible for managing team personnel and equipment.  The role also involves administrative and logistic planning and implementation.

Responsibilities:

• Execution of Survey / BAC or other Clearance assigned to your Team.
• Survey / BAC or other Clearance in accordance with DDG Standard Operating Procedures. You are directly responsible for the safety of all personnel and visitors to your site.
• Conformity to International Mine Action Service (IMAS) / Department of Mine Action (DMA).
• Deployment of Operators on the task site.
• The on-going 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/ERW/ UXO identified to the TFM at the end of each working day.
• 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 / DMA are corrected instantly and reported to the NOM, however minor they may be.
• Manage work and delegate responsibility to your Operators.
• 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.
• The Team Leader is to be based in Mosul and may expect to spend long days in the field to conduct his/ her work as described.
• The MA Team Leader  is expected to conduct his/her work in a loyal, professional, and efficient manner.
• He/ she will show initiative and commitment towards the goals and objectives of this Humanitarian, Mine Action project.

Experience and technical competencies:

• 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.
• Excellent IT skills; Microsoft Word, Excel etc.
• Team player.
• An understanding and commitment to DDG/DRC aims and values.
• Other relevant qualifications or training courses.
• Full driving license.

Education:

High school certificate.

Languages: 

• Fluent in Arabic.
• English is desirable, but not essential.

pplication process
Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button.

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.

Closing date for applications: 27 - January - 2021

Note: Due to urgency of this position, applications will be reviewed on rolling basis.

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