Humanitarian Mine Action Deputy Team Lead (Team Leader-Demining)
Manage mine clearance operations and supervise the team
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Overview
Manage mine clearance operations and supervise the team
You have:
- 3 years experience in the mine action program
- 2 years experience in EOD and clearance operation
- High School diploma or equivalent
- TL course certification
- Technical Survey course certification
- EOD level -3 course certification
- Basic management course certification
- Fluency in Pashto and Dari
- Basic knowledge of English
Contract
This is a DRC - National contract. More about DRC - National contracts.
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 opportunities 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 our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty, and transparency.
ABOUT THE JOB
The overall purpose of the role:
The Mine /ERW Team Leader (TL) will manage Clearance Sections, Mechanical Demining Unit (MDU), and Survey on operational sites. He supervises the site operations activities.
Responsibilities:
- Provide the Section Leaders (SL) with task reports and site clearance plans.
- Direct supervision of all clearance sections, MDU in an operational site.
- Be aware of the security alerts and evacuation routes in case of security collapse in operations. Establish an evacuation plan.
- Be responsible for explosives storekeeping, inventory transportation, and safety
- Be responsible for overall technical/operational management and radio communications issues in accordance with DDG SOP at the operational site and within the area of responsibility.
- Organize handover ceremony of the completed tasks in consultation with the Site Operation Officer.
- Control quality and quantity of work in the field and make sure that all the activities are according to the plan and SOP.
- Maintain good discipline within the sections and in compound
- Prepare monthly/weekly progress- and completion reports for the Site Operator Officer/assistant
- Do the planning and coordination between the sections on the work site.
- Prepare and execute maintenance plan and revision refresh training according to the instructions by the Site Operation Officer.
- Attend the coordination meetings and other meetings in the field office and as per the direction of (SOO).
- Responsible for the field camp management, security guards, cooks, and cleaners in the field camp.
- Assist the Section Leader (SL) in the preparation of maps and drawing of sketch maps of BF and MF.
- Control the working condition of equipment of the sections for any damages and see to replacements if necessary.
- Undertake any other tasks as ordered by the Site Operation Officer.
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role you must have:
Experience and technical competencies:
- 3 year’s experience in the mine action program
- 2 year’s experiences in EOD and clearance operation
Education:
- High School
- TL course
- Technical Survey course
- EOD leave -3 course
- Basic management course
Languages:
- Pashto and Dari –fluency
- English - basic
We Offer:
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the DRC salary scale
Application process:
Interested? When applying for this position, all applicants must send a letter of motivation and a 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 your CV along with your letter of motivation to the official DRC Job portal address mentioned in the job vacancy, Only the DRC Job application form will be considered, please do not attach your CVs.
Potential interview questions
| How would you organize and prioritize tasks for your team in a clearance operation? | This question assesses your management and organizational skills. | Provide a structured approach to task management and demonstrate leadership capabilities. |
| Can you describe a challenging situation you faced in a previous mine action role and how you handled it? | The interviewer wants to understand your problem-solving skills and adaptability in crisis situations. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What safety protocols do you emphasize when managing a team in hazardous environments? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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