HDP-EOD/NTS Operator

Contract

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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.

ABOUT THE JOB

• The post of EOD/NTS Operator refers to a trained DRC-HDP employee, who has passed EOD training and NTS course successfully and appointed to an EOD/NTS Team. The two main objectives in the position are.
• 1) safe work in accordance with SOPs.
• 2) achievement of required levels of productivity at daily work.

Responsibilities:

EOD Specific Tasks:

• Handling, maintenance, and fault reporting of equipment assigned.
• EOD/NTS operator shall comment to and be on time to his job.
• EOD/NTS Operator shall always consult with EOD/NTS Team Leader.
• Conduct personal Quality Assurance checks as described in QA/QC SOP.
• Conduct all EOD, and Non-Technical Survey activities as detailed in HDP SOPs.
• Report achievements and results of hourly and daily clearance efforts to the EOD/NTS Team Leader.
• Report problems and delays with clearance to the Team Leader.
• During the performance of EOD/NTS Team Operation no dialing with any items before contacting of EOD/NTS Team Leader.
• Supporting of EOD/NTS Team Leader in his daily work activities EOD/NTS Tasks.
• Perform any other task as instructed by the Team Leader.

NTS Specific Tasks:

• NTS operator shall comment to and be on time to his job.
• NTS Operator shall always consult in conducting of each NTS Step with EOD/NTS Team Leader.
• Estimate the AIM/EO contamination (types of AIM/EO expected and it's status).
• During the NTS Operation physical involvement is strictly prohibited according to the HDP NTS SOP.
• Conduct Non-Technical Survey activities as detailed in HDP SOPs.
• Report achievements and results of hourly and daily clearance efforts to the EOD/NTS Team Leader.
• During the performance of NTS Team Operation no dialing and touching with any items.
• Collect information on the conflict/site history.
• Perform any other task as instructed by the EOD/NTS Team Leader.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies:

• 5 years’ experience in the mine action program (Clearance, EOD/NTS operation).
• Have to be qualified EOD IMAS level 2
• Must be qualified NTS.
• Must be qualified for basic Demining/clearance.

Education/qualifications:

• High school (Certificates)

Languages:

• Pashto and Dari –fluency

We Offer:

• Contract length: to 31st of December 2023 with the possibility of Extension.
• Band: NMJ
• Designation of Duty Station: Herat with travel to districts
• DRC has Flexible working hours for Females staff as per DRC Policy.
• 13th month’s salary Will be paid by end of each month with salary.
• Top-up credit card as per office regulations.
• 1+1 Health Insurance will be provided by DRC.
• Eid Bonus.
• DRC provide Transport allowance/ Transportation Facilities for female and people with disability.
• DRC Provides kindergarten/ Day Care allowance for max 2 children – Applicable to female mothers.
• Per diem allowance for employee and her Mahram - Applicable for female
• Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the DRC salary scale.

Application process:

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking the below Apply button. 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.

Note: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Female applicants can also apply by sending cover letter and a CV to: [email protected]. Please make sure to write the title of the position and Vacancy number in the subject of your email when you apply through email.