EOD Specialist

Overview

Undertake EOD and demining tasks in accordance with DRC SOPs.

You have:

• At least 3 years experience in deminer required with previous NGO experience
• Must be willing and immediately available to attend the IMAS EOD Level 1 & 2 course upon employment
• Working experience in Tigray is highly desirable
• Basic first aid (Desirable)
• Basic radio communication skills (Desirable)
• Ability and flexibility to understand the cultural and political environment and to work well with the local authorities
• Willingness to live and work in remote and isolated areas under basic conditions is a must
• Hold valid Passport by employment date (essential)
• No criminal record (essential)
• Secondary School certificate or Equivalent
• Fluent in English

Contract

This is a DRC - National contract. More about DRC - National contracts.

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified EOD Specialist for our operations in Shire, Ethiopia.

Overall purpose of the role

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organization founded in 1956 that works in more than 30 countries throughout the world, including Ethiopia. DRC fulfils its mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations, including refugees, internally displaced people and host communities. Under its mandate, the organization focuses on emergency humanitarian response, rehabilitation, post-conflict recovery and humanitarian mine-action.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

To achieve the position’s objectives, the Employee will perform the following tasks and undertake the following responsibilities, under the direction of the supervisor:

• Undertake demining, EOD, BAC, and Survey tasks in accordance with DRC SOPs as directed by the Technical Field Manager
• Assist in the planning of tasks as required by the TFM.
• Conduct independent tasks as directed by the TFM.
• Carry out maintenance of team equipment.
• Interpreting as required by Technical Field Managers.
• Carrying out any other tasks as directed by the TFM

Experience and technical competencies:

• At least 3 years experience in deminer required with previous NGO experience
• Must be willing and immediately available to attend the IMAS EOD Level 1 & 2 course upon employment
• Working experience in Tigray is highly desirable
• Basic first aid (Desirable)
• Basic radio communication skills (Desirable)
• Ability and flexibility to understand the cultural and political environment and to work well with the local authorities
• Willingness to live and work in remote and isolated areas under basic conditions is a must
• Hold valid Passport by employment date (essential)

• No criminal record (essential).

  EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)

• Must be willing and immediately available to attend the IMAS EOD Level 1 & 2 course upon employment

• Secondary School certificate or Equivalent.

  LANGUAGE: (indicate Fluency level)

• Fluent in English.

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five 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 uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Contract length: 8 Months

Contract Type: National Contract

Band: G – Non-Management

Designation of Duty Station:Shire

Start date: October 6, 2025

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National employees

Application process

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: Sept****ember 12, 2025

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website 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 strongly encourage female candidates to apply for the position!

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

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Added 9 months ago - Updated 9 months ago - Source: drc.ngo