Tripoli, Libya

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Humanitarian Mine Action Team Leader (MTT Supervisor)
DRC selects the best qualified candidate for any role, based on pre-defined criteria, such as competencies, qualifications and values. We strive for diversity and inclusion in all our recruitments, by selecting the best suited candidate based on the requirements for the job without discriminating against age, gender, ethnicity, religion, marital status, those with a disability or similar

About the job

DRC is seeking a highly qualified, enthusiastic, and action-oriented individual for the position of Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) Team Leader – Supervisor based in Tripoli with the possibility of working in other areas wide Libya, for its growing HMA portfolio in Libya. This role contributes and provides support and guidance to operations while observing HMA activities.. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• As the HMA Supervisor, you will be responsible for Supervising and managing the EOD/BAC teams in East Libya while remaining prepared for deployment to other areas in Libya when needed.
• As the HMA Supervisor, you will be responsible for providing technical management and oversight of BAC/EOD activities and field operations and training of the Mine Action Programme, including safety and security, daily operational planning and implementation, and the direction and discipline of employed operational mine action personnel.
• Provide support and guidance to the TFM/Operation Manager (OM) and HR during staff employment or termination processes.
• Managing staff performance and professional development. Ensuring staff appraisals are conducted regularly.
• Responsible for internal Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA), and/or tasking and management of quality management assets.
• Provide liaison on technical questions with NMAA/LibMAC as necessary.
• Supervise NTS teams when you are tasked by OM.
• Supporting TFM/OM in refresher training for the EOD/BAC team when necessary.
• Assist the TFM/OM in developing the project’s technical contribution to the national mine clearance capacity.
• Develop and maintain the DRC HDP technical procedures for project operations in cooperation with the TFM/OM, as per DRC HDP SOPs and approved National Mine Action Standards (NMAS)
• Assist the TFM/OM in maintaining the reporting mechanisms and producing proper records and reports on all aspects of technical operations. This includes daily/weekly/ monthly reporting.
• Assist the TFM/OM in the training of managerial staff where their tasks may require an understanding of technical mine clearance policy or procedure.
• Establish and maintain relationships at a technical level with all organizations (civil, commercial, military or humanitarian) involved in mine actions in the project area and keep TFM/OM informed.
• Pursue contacts with other mine action organizations throughout the country whenever possible. In order to be informed and to assist in informing the DRC of the status of ongoing or new technical initiatives in the HMA sector.
• In coordination with the HR department, keep a record of all training carried out by all employees. The training record shall be kept up to date and a copy be held with the employee’s records or as part of the DRC HDP staff training file for internal & external QC purposes.
• Liaise with the NMAA/LibMAC External Quality Assurance section/Operational cell to ensure that all necessary checks are carried out in a timely and efficient manner.
• Support TFM/OM in the capacity-building process, including training and coordination, whenever possible.
• Fully comply with the DRC Code of Conduct and ensure its implementation by all operational national staff.
• Be familiar with IMAS, NMAS, and DRC HDP SOP and procedures in relation to NTS/EOD/BAC
• Regularly inspect and check tools, equipment, and work requirements, coordinating with support services and logistics to ensure all necessary resources are provided for efficient HMA operations.
• Coordinating with the other HMA team leads to conducting other reasonable tasks as directed by the Line Manager.
• Carry out any other responsible task as directed by the TFM or OM.

About you

To be successful in this role we expect:

Required

• Certificate/Accreditation of participation in a MMC/BAC/EOD Training by recognized INGO.
• Knowledge of Battle Area Clearance procedures.
• Understanding of contamination size and problem in Libya country
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience with an HMA national or international organization.
• IMAS EOD Level 3 certificate is required.
• Excellent skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Fluency in local languages.
• Valid driving license category class A.
• Good organizational and communication skills.

Desirable

• IMAS EOD Level 3+ ADW/GM qualification
• Knowledge of MMC
• Knowledge of NTS and EORE
• University education degree or above

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.

Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Contract length: 3 months

Designation of Duty Station: Tripoli

Start date:05 Jan, 2025

Application process

All Applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: (17 November 2024)

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.