Organization: DRC – Danish Refugee Council
Location: Shire | Addis Ababa
Grade: Junior level – Junior
Occupational Groups:
Statistics
Education, Learning and Training
Mine Action and Weapon Contamination
Managerial positions
Closing Date: 2024-07-25
Title: Non-Technical Survey/ Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE/NTS) Team Leader
Location: Shire, Tigray North Ethiopia Area Office
Employment Category: G
Salary Range: As per the organization scale
Reporting To: NTS/EORE Project Manager
Contract Duration: May 31, 2026
Posting date: July 11, 2024
Required Employee: 2
INTRODUCTION
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), an international non-governmental organization (NGO), has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. DRC promotes and supports solutions to the problems faced by refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs), and migrants. DRC Ethiopia began operations in 2009 and has been responding to the needs of refugees, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and vulnerable host communities ever since. DRC Ethiopia currently has programs implemented through five area offices (AO) in Gambella, Tigray, Somali (Jijiga & Dollo Ado) and Afar regions, as well as its country office (CO) in Addis Ababa.
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
In June 2024 DRC will launch a humanitarian mine action programme, initially composed of NTS and explosive ordnance risk education (EORE) in Northwest and Central Zone in Tigray, Ethiopia. DRC is therefore looking for a dedicated NTS Team Lead to support the launch and implementation of a new project beginning in June.
The NTS/EORE Team Lead will work in close coordination with the NTS
Officers, EORE team and the NTS/EORE Project Manager to plan and deliver Non-Technical Survey and Explosive Ordnance Risk Education activities in different community settings to identify and assess the impact of explosive ordnance on women, girls, boys and men in the target areas. They will support training facilitation in NTS to other team members, lead data collection and reporting in the area, and lead in developing the team’s work plan and engaging local stakeholders to effectively plan, deliver and monitor NTS activities in the community. They will supervise and support the EORE facilitators from a partner organization when they are attached to the NTS team.
Responsibilities and Tasks:
Project Implementation
In coordination with the NTS/EORE Project Manager and through supervision of the NTS team, lead on the planning and delivery of NTS activities, ensuring compliance with National Mine Action Standards and DRC’s Standard Operating Procedures
Support induction and training of new NTS team members
Collect and analyse existing desktop and secondary data prior to conducting NTS tasks
With the NTS team gather geographic, socio-economic and impact information on explosive ordnance-affected communities
Lead on implementing pre and post intervention surveys to measure the impact of DRC’s mine action activities on targeted communities
Act as the main focal point with community representatives for the planning and monitoring of NTS activities
Establish and maintain a wide information network including authorities, communities, NGOs, and other possible sources of information
Ensure the quality of NTS conducted in the community using DRC’s quality assurance tools
Coordinate with area-level support services staff to facilitate the procurement of goods and services supporting NTS project delivery, in accordance with DRC guidelines and policies
Reporting
Keep accurate records of daily activities, the team’s outputs and beneficiaries reached using standard reporting formats, and regularly update project monitoring databases according to DRC procedures
Report issues faced during project implementation to the Project Manager
Document success stories and lessons learned for development of donor reports and case studies
Any other duties as directed by the Line Manager
All DRC roles require the post-holder to master
DRC’s 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 act in line with our vision and values.
Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)
Vocational school, higher education is an asset
Previous training and experience in NTS, EORE or other mine action specialism desirable
Knowledge of International/National Mine Action Standards
Experience in conducting surveys, data collection and analysis
Sound knowledge of topography and map drawing, basic handling of compass, GPS and basic digital camera
Computer literate
Effective communication skills (written and verbal) in Tigrigna and English
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Excellent ability to work in a team
Good knowledge of local communities and community dynamics
Experience and willingness to work in the field in remote and volatile areas
Driving license
3 years working experience
EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)
BA Degree in related field
Vocational school – higher education is an asset
High school
LANGUAGE: (indicate fluency level)
Tigrigna
Good knowledge of the English language (verbal and written)
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post.
We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationForm/SinglePageApplicationForm.aspx?cid=1036&departmentId=19012&ProjectId=171503 under Vacancies.
Please forward the application and CV, in English through the stated website no later than July 25, 2024.
Female Applicants are highly encouraged!
For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult WWW.DRC.NGO
Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.
Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status or other protected characteristics
We encourage only qualified Ethiopian Nationals to apply. DRC considers all applicants based on merit.