Overview
The Humanitarian Mine Action Team Leader is responsible for monitoring and supervising all team activities to ensure safe and efficient conduct of assigned tasks as per SOPs, and to assist in all aspects related to mine action in the Syrian context.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and monitor team members leave, welfare, and performance.
- Monitor and supervise all activities of the assigned team, ensuring tasks are carried out safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Assist in all aspects related to HMA operations in the Syrian context.
- Coordinate and liaise with relevant local authorities, community leaders, and stakeholders.
- Conduct planning, preparation and reconnaissance of future task sites.
- Ensure the team has the necessary and serviceable materials and equipment.
- Operate DRC vehicles during operational hours as authorized and when required.
- Conduct regular Quality Management (QA and QC).
- Report any non-conformities, breaches of SOPs, disciplinary issues, or unauthorized absences.
- Conduct training as required, including refresher training.
- Ensure team members perform regular equipment maintenance.
- Conduct an inventory audit.
- Coordinate and organize the team movements.
- Supervise all EOD/MMC/BAC activities of the team in accordance with the work plan.
- Ensure the safe storage, transport, and handling of explosive and explosive items.
- Conduct daily meeting/safety brief with the team members prior to the commencement of operational activities.
- Review EOD/MMC/BAC operational procedures and recommend improvements.
- Take the lead in EOD/MMC/BAC presentations and visitor briefings.
- Regularly complete required reports on paper and/or electronically.
Required Experience
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in managing six or more personnel.
- Valid manual driving license (Category A), with the ability to operate a 4x4 vehicle in the field, following safety guidelines.
- Physically fit.
- Good skills in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Qualifications
- Minimum IMAS EOD Level 2 required from a recognized international training establishment.
- High School Diploma (minimum)
