Job Description
Job Description:
Technical
- • Conduct and supervise field operations of MAG mine and EOD clearance operations.
- • Co-ordinate with Community Liaison Advisors in the day-to-day planning and implementation of operations.
- • Ensure full knowledge of and ensure implementation of all Standard Operating Procedures, drills and other work practices.
- • Continually conduct risk assessment operations to ensure that the safety of operations is maximised.
- • Conduct monitoring and evaluation of all operational tasks to ensure effectiveness.
- • Conduct reconnaissance and survey of mine/ordnance contaminated areas as directed by the TOM.
- • Ensure an in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of all mines and munitions in the theatre of operations.
- • Ensure an in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of all relevant technical equipment in the theatre of operations.
- • Support the TOM to ensure the maintenance and safe and appropriate storage of all necessary technical materials and equipment (including explosives and accessories).
- • Advise and assist the TOM with the implementation of new systems and procedures in relation to maximising productivity and safety.
- • To conduct assessments and other technical missions on behalf of MAG in country and worldwide as required by the CD and Regional Programmes Manager.
- • Deputise for the TOM when required including assuming operational management responsibility.
Capacity building and HR
- • Assist the TOM with the design, development, delivery and evaluation of appropriate training programmes for deminers and other technical personnel.
- • Support the TOM in the day-to-day training and development of national staff to conduct mine and EOD clearance activities according to MAG Standard Operating Procedures.
- • Assist the CD/TOM with the recruitment of national technical staff.
- • Motivate and develop the technical team to perform to a high standard.
- • Build and maintain good working relationships with all national staff to maximise capacity building objectives.
Communication and Reporting
- • Ensure that the TOM is fully briefed on all technical and operational issues and any technical difficulties arising.
- • Assist the TOM in providing relevant and useful information and case studies to the CD.
- • Submit accurate operational reports as directed by the TOM, and produce other technical reports and documents as and when required.
- • Ensure good understanding of all aspects of the programme/project. Ensure staff are made aware of wider programme issues, developments and achievements within MAG.
- • As required by the TOM, ensure that accurate and thorough reports following investigation into all incidents/accidents are completed and provided to TOM with details of appropriate action taken, in accordance with MAG policies and procedures.
- • Contribute to internal discussion and planning designed to improve MAG’s performance, results and impact in humanitarian mine action.
- • Liaise with and represent MAG to donors, implementing partners, local officials and other agencies to further MAG’s aims and ensure operational efficiency.
Health, Safety and Security
- • Monitor security situation in work location and areas of operations ensuring that the TOM is kept informed of security risks and developments.
All International staff are expected to undertake the following general duties:
- • Work within the framework of MAG’s core values, promoting its ethos and mission statement.
- • Work towards achieving programme and/or department business plan objectives
- • Ensure familiarity with and adhere to all MAG policies and procedures and keep informed of MAG activities
- • Undertake and apply learning from appropriate training and development programmes.
- • Undertake role in developing countries and areas in conflict where standards of living may be basic.
- • Undertake the role in a manner appropriate to the cultural context and within the local legal framework.
- • Understand and uphold the standards outlined in MAG’s Safeguarding Framework, acting with due care and attention to safeguard the wellbeing of anyone that comes into contact with MAG’s work and reporting concerns if they do arise.
This is a non-contractual document that can be varied from time to time as circumstances dictate. This job description is intended to summarize the main duties and responsibilities of the post; this is not intended to be a full and exhaustive list of tasks. All MAG staff are expected to demonstrate flexibility and willingness to perform appropriate tasks when the need arises.
Some Job Descriptions may be supplemented by specific Terms of Reference.
Person Specification Essential Experience
•• Experience of working in mine clearance/EOD/SALW operations in developing countries that are contaminated by remnants of conflict
•• Experience of managing field operations
•• Experience of leading, motivating and managing a diverse team of people
•• Experience of mentoring and coaching others
•• Experience of conducting formal or informal training and the transfer of appropriate skills to others.
•• Experience of working independently for extended periods of time in ‘stand-alone’ environments with minimal supervision.
Essential Skills and Knowledge
•• Technical knowledge of mines/SALW/unexploded ordnance and mine clearance techniques,
•• including new developments*
•• Ability to develop, review and comply with security and technical Standard Operating Procedures
Deadline: Applications will be received until this position is filled
