Mine Action Operations:

• Monitor and supervise the following functions for field deployments
• Logistics and Procurement
• Field Finance
• Admin and HR
• Reporting
• Other tasks as directed by OM/PM

OPERATIONS:

• The TFM is responsible for all operational aspects of his/her assets including the following;
• Daily management and supervision of the operational activity
• Submit daily situational reports from the field to the OM
• Planning, monitoring and evaluation of all MA activities including:
• Assist the OM in the planning and tasking of operational assets
• The deployment of operational assets
• The monitoring of procedures and quality assurance of operations
• Ensure that priorities set by the programme, UNMAS and NMAA are met and the requirements of the donors and beneficiaries are taken into consideration
• Mentor, manage, monitor and supervise the national staff ensuring that they carry out their duties in a responsible manner in accordance with HDP SOPs, South Sudan NTSG and their job description.
• Monitor and analyse productivity and report back with recommendations for improvement
• Deliver and monitor where applicable training to build capacity within the national staff in consultation with the Operations Manager.
• Regularly conduct Internal quality assurance of EOD, BAC and EORE teams and providing corrective action where necessary.
• Implement security measures in accordance with the security plan and coordinate with the OM/ PM.
• Support capacity building of local NGO partners through training and mentoring

Logistics 

The TFM is to ensure the logistic requirements for his/her assigned assets are planned for and correctly managed. Specifics are as follows:

• Ensure serviceability of equipment for assigned tasks.
• Ensure timely replacement of defective equipment for assigned tasks
• Ensure long term planning for equipment that has expiry restrictions
• Follow up on requisitions to HQ for his/her assigned tasks
• Ensure damage and losses are reported correctly
• Ensure logistic procedures between the field and HQ are being followed.
• Be the Logistic focal point to coordinate with the Logistics Manager in HQ for his /her assigned tasks
• Assist the OM and Logistics Manager in developing plans for maintenance and turnover of operational equipment

Administration / Human Resources

The TFM is responsible for monitoring various aspects of admin and HR of his/her operational assets including the following:

•              Discipline and welfare of assigned staff including Code of Conduct, absenteeism and determine the root cause and effect on operations.

•              Ensure correct staff levels are maintained for tasks

•              Identify staff that have potential for advancement and make recommendations to the OM

•              Conduct annual appraisal of staff as directed by the OM

•              Document staff work and leave records on monthly basis

•              Facilitate the recruitment of field-based staff in your field location

•              Finance

•              The TFM is to monitor the financial aspects of his/ her operations with the following responsibilities.

•              Ensure correct financial procedure are followed at field level

•              Verify and sign all field vouchers and payments at field level

•              Monitor operational expenditure at field level

•              Note: The above financial tasks will also include AVR based operations

•  High School certificate or Equivalent
• EOD level 3
• A minimum of 4 years of working experience in the area of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (a minimum of IMAS EOD level 3 qualifications) is required.
• Experience as a trainer and supervisor of mine action technical staff in the area of EOD is required.
• Experience in logistics and safety of personnel and assets is required.
• Fluency in written and spoken English with excellent writing skills required.
• A high degree of computer literacy is required.
• Working experience in South Sudan is highly desirable
• Substantial documented professional technical experience in mine action
• Basic first aid
• Basic radio communication skills
• Excellent command of the most common methodologies to identify, assess and monitor activities, with proven record of achievements
• Strong administration and organizational ability
• Excellent management and personnel skills – a calm and diplomatic disposition will be preferred
• Ability and flexibility to understand the cultural and political environment and to work well with the local authorities
• Willingness to live and work in remote and isolated areas under basic conditions is a must
•  Excellent verbal and written proficiency in English