HDP Team Leader

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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 HDP-Team leader (HDP-TL) is key to successful mine action program implementation in the West Region. The overall objectives for the position are as below:

  1. Oversees the overall HDP Mine Action Program planning and implementation in the West region.
  2. Supports RMAM and Humanitarian Mine Action Manager (HMAM) in setting program vision to future interventions and program growth in the West area.

Ensures Mine Action Program in the West area adheres to DRC-HDP SOPs and Afghanistan Mine Action Standards (AMAS).

Responsibilities

  • The HDP-TL is responsible for the management, planning, and execution of all MA operations in demining, EOD, Mechanical, Survey, and EORE operations in the West area.
  • Operational reporting internally in compliance with donors’ commitment and program requirements.
  • Monitors program deliveries and monthly operational statistics and conducts regular operational analysis in terms of task impact monitoring at the regional level.
  • Provides support to AM, HMA OPS manager and QA Officer, to ensure adherence to SOPs, Quality Management of Operations.
  • Manage and coordinate activities between Operations, Logistics, and Admin/Finance staff. Ensure correct application of logistics, administrative and financial procedures at relevant areas of operation.
  • Co-operate and give support and assistance to internal and external QA in all operational matters.
  • Closely monitors the security situation across the region along with the Area Manager and HMA operation manager and ensures compliance with safety instructions in the field. The changing security situation within the relevant areas of operation in the (West) of Afghanistan, demands continuous attention by the HDP-TL, who shall forward information on any changes in the security to the AM and safety department.
  • Establish and maintain close communication and relationships as required with all organizations specifically regional office-DMAC, and other IPs involved in mine action and related activities in the project operation area (in the field level).
  • Ensure that the project’s operation and monthly mission plans for the teams are prepared and shared with AM and HMA OPS Manger for further approval.
  • Ensure that safe storage, transport, and handling of explosive and explosive items are in accordance with HDP-SOPs in the relevant projects operation locations in which they are responsible and keep records of explosive usage updated and reported to the relevant department within DRC.
  • provide the monthly after each mission leave technical refresher training to the project teams and conduct any other training that is tasked by HMA OPS Manager for the command staff and DM/operators in the West area.
  • Update monthly project PMT and attend the grant management meeting every month.
  • Select and support the mine action field /tasks assessment team when required for each area/project.
  • Being a member of the access team for the MA projects and providing facilitation for MA teams accordingly in the West area.
  • Support the HMA OPS Manger in terms of suggestions/requests for the amendment and improvement of SOP.
  • Support the AM in terms of Presenting DRC-HAM at monthly operation coordination meetings in DMAC at the regional level.
  • Prepare the project procurement plan for each relevant HMA project in the region before the project start.
  • Conduct regular monitoring /QA visits (40%) of time from field teams and provide technical support to the operation and RE officers, TLs, and SLs in the field/camp when it is required.
  • Take part in the demining accident investigation process when it is required in the region.
  • Undertake any other tasks appropriate and necessary by the AM and HMA OPS Manager.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies:

  • 7 years’ experience in the mine action program (Clearance, EOD, MRE, Survey, and MDU operation)
  • 2 years MA project management experience
  • 3 years’ experience as a Senior Ops officer or Ops officer level in the MA program
  • Have to be qualified EOD IMAS level- 3
  • Good knowledge of quality management
  • Good knowledge of logistics, Finance, and HR
  • Good knowledge in QA/QC and monitoring and evaluation

Education/qualifications:

  • High school (Certificates)
  • Bachelor’s or degree (Certificates

Languages:

  • Pashto and Dari –fluency
  • English -advance

We Offer:

  • Salary and conditions will be in accordance with DRC salary scale

Application process:

Interested? Then apply for this position, all applicants must send a letter of motivation and DRC Job Application form, you can access our job application form from the below link.

DRC Job Application form link: https://www.acbar.org/Document/8060869251.docx

Note: Please attach the completed application form instead of CV along with your letter of motivation to the official DRC Job portal address mentioned in the job vacancy, Only DRC Job application form will be considering, please do not attached your CVs.

Females are highly encouraged to apply.

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