Humanitarian Mine Action Technical Field Manager

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The Technical Field Manager (TFM) has the primary function of providing technical advice to the national staff under his/her responsibility. The purpose of providing this technical advice is to develop the capacity and technical knowledge of the national mine action staff within HMA. The objective of building technical knowledge and capacity within the national staff is to ensure that the correct and safe Mine Action practices are followed and sustainable supervision and management capacity is developed within the organization.
Responsibilities:
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:
Responsibilities:
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

Experience and technical competencies:

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

Source: https://job.drc.ngo/jobs/job?id=169952

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