Humanitarian Mine Action Technical Field Manager

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Description

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• 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 

• 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 

• 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 

• 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 

• 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 

• 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 

• 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

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