DanChurchAid (DCA) is looking for a Field Technical Manager (Mine Clearance) – Ukraine

DanChurchAid (DCA) is currently looking for an experienced humanitarian technical manager for our mine clearance program in Ukraine.

DCA Ukraine seeks to support community-based and integrated services through a combination of activities including assessments and clearances, risk education, livelihoods, protection, water, sanitation and shelter.

As Technical Field Lead, you will be involved in the development, planning, management, quality assurance and reporting of DCA’s mine clearance activities and maintain, build and strengthen close coordination with other activities and colleagues in the humanitarian program. Ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in operations and good communication with relevant authorities and partners are key elements of this position.

The Technical Field Lead supports the work of an innovative and multifaceted programme that works closely with national mine action agencies, local authorities and communities, as well as with UNDP and other actors in the mine action field. The HMA programme is supported by international donors with national and international staff.

They are interested in working with relevant staff to ensure that DCA’s MA program is integrated into a broader humanitarian response. The Technical Field Lead is in daily contact with the DCA Ukraine Operations Manager, who has overall oversight of the humanitarian demining program in Ukraine.

Main tasks

• Ensure that all mine clearance operations are carried out in accordance with the National Mine Action Strategy and DCA standards in the respective country.
• Provide technical support and guidance to field operations, including training, internal quality assurance, safety and security, and daily operations planning and implementation.
• Ensure compliance with all mine clearance measures and report to supervisor.
• Maintain contact with national authorities, including senior civil protection officials, if necessary.
• Supervision and instruction of operating personnel.
• Ensure timely, efficient and effective implementation of high-quality operational processes.
• Assist in the development of operational plans for ongoing activities.
• Coordinate with other components of the country programme as well as with Procurement, Finance, Human Resources and Administration departments as part of the country office structure.
• Stay up to date on new techniques, manuals and equipment related to humanitarian demining.

Your profile

• Qualifications in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) or an equivalent to the International Mine Action Standard (IMAS) (EOD Lv3), with certificates.
• Knowledge and experience with EOD and ERW clearance methods (IMAS).
• Knowledge and experience in conducting technical surveys, manual mine clearance and battlefield clearance in hazardous areas containing both anti-personnel/anti-vehicle mines and other conventional munitions.
• Knowledge and experience with search methods and soil trace detection in contaminated urban and rural areas.
• Qualification as an instructor or mentor is an advantage; Experience in training and supervising national staff in survey, EOD and search techniques, including preparing and conducting structured training courses to IMAS standards.
• Previous experience in humanitarian demining organizations is desirable, including knowledge of IMSMA forms.
• Strong leadership, team building and communication skills.
• A calm and empathetic nature as well as strong diplomatic, communication and public relations skills are a must.
• Understanding humanitarian principles in the context of NGOs’ field and operational context.
• Experience working in remote and unsafe locations.
• Flexibility as well as cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Regional experience is desirable.
• Computer skills are essential, including knowledge of Word, Power Point and Excel.
• Fluent written and spoken English is essential, Ukrainian is an advantage.

We offer:

• A renewable contract with a term of one year
• Non-family posting based in Ukraine, Mykolaiv, with frequent travel within the country
• A competitive salary package, including hardship allowance, negotiated depending on experience level
• 6 weeks paid vacation and a generous R&R package
• Industry standard insurance
• An opportunity to make a difference in a challenging environment and improve the lives of people living in conflict and poverty.

Only applications in English, consisting of at least a CV and a cover letter, will be considered. Only selected candidates will be contacted. Please note that only applications submitted through our recruitment system will be considered: https://www.danchurchaid.org/join-us/jobs/international-vacancies.

The closing date for applications is 9 September 2024. Interviews with shortlisted candidates are expected to take place in the week following the closing date. Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete a written test prior to the interview. The first interviews will take place via Teams.

For further information please email Michael Edwards (mied@dca.dk) or Barry Jolly (bjol@dca.dk).

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the role regardless of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, ability or ethnicity. DCA conducts an anti-terrorism screening as part of the recruitment process. It is a requirement that you pass this screening and maintain this status throughout your employment with us. Anyone applying to DCA must be willing to comply with our Code of Conduct, Employee Policy on Preventing Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment and our Child Protection Policy.