Humanitarian Mine Action Operations Manager
Lead Mine Action and Peacebuilding programmes in South Sudan.
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Overview
Lead Mine Action and Peacebuilding programmes in South Sudan.
You have:
- 5+ years in HMA operations, with 3+ years managing remote teams.
- IMAS EOD 3+ certified with strong field experience in mine clearance and BAC.
- Skilled in training, team leadership, and working in insecure environments.
- Strong reporting, communication, and IT skills.
- Fluent in English.
Contract
This is a DRC - Expatriate or National contract. More about DRC - Expatriate or National contracts.
Join DRC as Humanitarian Mine Action Operations Manager – South Sudan. The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), a leading humanitarian NGO, is seeking a skilled and motivated HDP Manager to lead our Mine Action and Peacebuilding programmes in South Sudan.
Since 2006, DRC has operated in South Sudan with Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (HDP) activities in Unity, Upper Nile, and Western Bahr el Ghazal. These include EOD, BAC, EORE, and peacebuilding initiatives.
About the Role
The Operations Manager will oversee all Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) operations, ensuring safety, compliance with SOPs and IMAS/NMAS standards, and coordination with stakeholders including UNMAS and NMAA. Responsibilities include supervising field teams, quality assurance, training, reporting, and supporting programme development and strategic planning. The role also supports integration with other DRC sectors and manages external relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily HMA operations, safety, SOP compliance, and productivity.
- Ensure up-to-date accreditation documentation and QA/QC compliance.
- Supervise technical staff and support national capacity building.
- Coordinate procurement, logistics, and reporting.
- Contribute to proposals, budgets, and innovative HMA approaches.
- Maintain strong relationships with authorities, UNMAS, and partners.
Qualifications
- 5+ years in HMA operations, with 3+ years managing remote teams.
- IMAS EOD 3+ certified with strong field experience in mine clearance and BAC.
- Skilled in training, team leadership, and working in insecure environments.
- Strong reporting, communication, and IT skills.
- Fluent in English.
Desirable
- Female candidates encouraged to apply.
- Previous experience in South Sudan/sub-Saharan Africa.
- Background in data analysis, IM, and relevant academic qualifications.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience managing remote teams in HMA operations? | The interviewer wants to assess your capability in leadership and team management in challenging settings. | Provide specific examples of how you effectively managed remote teams, highlighting communication strategies and outcomes. |
| How do you ensure compliance with SOPs and IMAS standards in your operations? | They are looking for insights into your operational oversight and quality assurance strategies. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What innovative approaches have you used in Humanitarian Mine Action? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you overcame challenges in insecure environments. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you manage relationships with external stakeholders like UNMAS? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use for capacity building among national staff? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle reporting and data management in your operations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What prompted your interest in applying for a position in South Sudan? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Updated 11 months ago
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