EOD Specialist Team Supervisor

(Syrian National) (Aleppo area/Syria)

Summary

EOD Specialist Team Supervisor should have International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) at least level 2 or equivalent military/police standard qualification. EOD Specialist Team Supervisor will support iMFAD's mine action program in Syria, stationed in Aleppo area, Syria.

EOD Specialist Team Supervisor’s main responsibility is leading NTS/Disposal teams in areas contaminated with explosive remnants of war (ERW). The EOD Specialist Team Supervisor reports to iMFAD Field Coordinator and reports to Survey / Disposal (EOD Technical Advisor) on technical issues. S/he will work in a potentially unstable environment; therefore, will need to demonstrate a positive and self-motivated attitude and ability to get along with others in a close-knit team. Conditions such as these require a level head, patience, a can-do attitude, a person who is solutions-oriented and has a willingness to adhere to strict security protocols. Good interpersonal skills with national authorities and national staff are a prerequisite. S/he has to have good condition as mentally and physically by support Healthy Report.  

Duties

• Supervise and mentor team members.
• Conduct ERW survey and Battle Area Clearance activities.
• Conduct Explosives Ordnance Disposal as required and directed by EOD Technical Advisor.
• Operate in accordance with iMFAD Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and International/National Mine Action Standards (I/NMAS).
• Conduct field operations including training, daily operational planning and implementation, and the direction of locally employed operational and administrative personnel under his/her control.
• Responsible for all Technical / Non-Technical Survey and Clearance Operations conducted on his site,
• Responsible from all assets under his control.
• Conduct of safe operations at the task site & strict application of SOPs,
• Conduct internal QA & Reporting procedures.
• Coordination with other units working at the site / integration of assets (If / Where applicable)
• Establish radio communications daily before work begins & checking them regularly during operations.
• Accurate marking and recording of ERW contaminated locations.
• Measurement & verification of the day’s work.
• Timely, clear and concise reports as directed.
• Performing strong and consistent survey and disposal activities.
• Maintain team members’ skills and knowledge by training as directed by EOD Technical Advisor.
• Other work as directed by relevant managers.

            This job description is intended to summarize the main duties and responsibilities of the appointment; this is not intended to be a full and exhaustive list of tasks.

General Requirements

• Must be Syrian national.
• Ability to write clearly and coherently in English.
• Organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and in a multi-cultural setting.
• Interpersonal communication skills.

Education, Training and Experience Requirements

• Graduate degree from a University or graduate of vocational school with 5 years of work experience.
• EOD International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) level 2 at minimum, or equivalent military/police standard qualified.
• Knowledge and experience of EOD and ERW clearance methodologies.
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA), commercial or military mine/ERW/UXO clearance. S/he has to have certificates related in Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA), commercial or military mine/ERW/UXO clearance and reference.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements

• Knowledge of IMAS, Non-technical Survey (NTS), Battle Area Clearance (BAC).
• Flexibility, cultural awareness and sensitivity are essential.
• Computer literacy including proficiency in Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.
• Desirable: Experience in high-risk/hardship environments is an asset. Experience working within or with humanitarian NGOs is an asset.

Language Requirements

Native Arabic speaker. Advanced level English is required

Fluency in written and spoken Turkish is desired.

Working Conditions

EOD Specialist Team Supervisor will work mostly in the fields Aleppo in connection with the Office in Azez/Syria, Aleppo to perform EOD Specialist Team Supervisor duties. She/He will usually work within basic working hours unless there’s a need for her/him to meet deadlines. Most of the time, the EOD Specialist Team Supervisor is only required to work on a weekday, but not on a holiday.

Duration

12 months.

Salary

Approximately 1500 USD

Application

• To apply please email your CV, diploma and relevant certificates
• Please note that the closing date for vacancies is 18 June 2021 at 17:00 (Turkey time).
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged