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ABOUT THE JOB

The Mine /ERW Team Leader (TL) will manage Clearance Sections, Mechanical Demining Unit (MDU) and Survey on operational sites. He supervises the site operations activities.

Responsibilities:

• Provide the Section Leaders (SL) with task reports and site clearance plan.
• Direct supervision of all clearance sections, MDU in an operational site.
• Be aware of the security alerts and evacuation routes in case of security collapse in the area of operations. Establish an evacuation plan.
• Be responsible for explosives storekeeping, inventory transportation and safety
• Be responsible of overall technical/operational management and radio communications issues in accordance to DDG SOP at operational site and within the area of responsibility.
• Organize handover ceremony of the completed tasks in consultation of the Site Operation Officer.
• Control quality and quantity of work in the field and make sure that all the activities are according to the plan and SOP.
• Maintain a good discipline within the sections and in compound
• Prepare monthly/weekly progress- and completion reports for the Site Operator Officer/assistant
• Do the planning and coordination between the sections on the work site.
• Prepare and execute maintenance plan and revision refresh training according to the instructions by the Site Operation Officer.
• Attend the coordination meetings and other meetings in the field office and as per direction of (SOO).
• Responsible for the field camp management, security gourds, cook, and cleaners in the field camp.
• Assist the Section Leader (SL) in preparation of maps and drawing of sketch maps of BF and MF.
• Control the working condition of equipment of the sections for any damages and see to replacements if necessary.
• Undertake any other tasks as ordered by the Site Operation Officer.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies: 

• 3 years’ experience in the mine action program  
• 2 years’ experiences in EOD and clearance operation

Education/qualifications:

• High school (Certificate is attached)
• TL course
• Technical Survey course
• EOD leave -3 course
• Basic management course

Languages:

• Pashto and Dari –fluency
• English – basic

Application process:

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking the Apply link below.  All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages), Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV-only applications will not be considered.

https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=1036&ProjectId=173780&DepartmentId=19150&MediaId=5