Multi-Task Team Operator

GLOBAL OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION:

                                                 

Under the line management of the Salah Al Din Multi-Task Team Leader the Multi-Task Team Operator is part of the team conducting technical and non-technical surveys, clearance (conventional and search) and EOD/IEDD activities in the Governorate of Salah Al Din or any other where potentially can be deployed. The MTT component of the project involves the location and removal of Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), surveying Suspected and Confirmed Hazardous Areas (SHA/CHA) and delivering emergency Risk Education (RE) safety briefings to persons at risk on the dangers of ERW and IEDs who are living, traveling or working close to the hazardous areas. The operators may be tasked to assist the project in other ways from time to time.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS DECRIPTION

 

1. Multi-Task Team Operator tasks

• Work as a part of an integrated Clearance Team, carrying out the identification, neutralizing, destruction and removal of ERW and IEDs as per SOPs as well as survey operations.
• As directed by the Team Leader and SOPs, assist in location and marking of hazardous areas.
• Be responsible for safe operational drills in accordance with the HI Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Check all equipment priors to use as laid down in SOPs.
• The MTTO reports any shortages to the DTL/TL.
• Be directly responsible and accountable for the personal equipment issued. Ensure that equipment is accounted for, secure and in good working order in accordance with logistical procedures.
• Make sure that the marking system in the area of clearance is in accordance with the
• HI SOP.
• At all times be focused on the safety issues when working and moving inside the HA.
• Ensure the correct use of protective equipment as laid down in SOPs.
• Ensure allocated metal detector/locator is well maintained and serviceable at all times. Be alert for malfunctions and defects and report these to the Team Leader.
• Attend training courses and periodical refresher training as directed.
• Take part in regular internal and external Quality Assessments.
• Be prepared to be utilised as a controller in the Control Room; maintaining and recording communication with deployed teams; act as the central point of contact in the event of an emergency in accordance with Clearance emergency procedures, as and when required.
• Any other tasked as directed DTL/TL or SSS/TFM.

 

1. General Duties and other tasks

• Demonstrate motivation at work.
• Demonstrate willingness to improve own knowledge and skills by participating actively in any training sessions and capacity building activities.
• Respect each team member’s positions, work, and specialty.
• Adapt to special situations or demands from supervisor.
• Any other tasked as directed by the Team Leader, TFM or Chief of Operations
• Driving to and from workplace and other locations could be requested from time to time.

 

 

Note that the Multi-Task Team Operator will be requested to remain very flexible, to respond to additional tasks or changes as identified by their line manager.

 

TIME SCHEDULE

 

The working hours are the following:

 

Sunday till Thursday, from 8.00 AM to 4:30 PM with 30 minutes lunch break. The work duration is fixed but the working hours can vary according to the planning of activities.

 

It can be exceptionally requested to work on Friday or Saturday. In that case a day off is planned between Sunday and Thursday during the previous or following week.

 

Note that working time can go up to 48 hours per week if it is required by the volume of activities and by the line manager. In that case the overtime will be considered as recovery time to be planned by the line manager in the next days.

 

AFFECTATION BASE AND HERARCHICAL RELATIONSHIP:

 

Base: Salah Al Din

Supervisor: Team Leader

Head of Department: Chief of Operations.

Management responsibility: No

 

HI POLICIES:

 

The Employee undertakes to adhere to HI policies which include:

• Terms and conditions of engagement (T&C)
• Internal regulation (IR)
• Child protection policy (CPP)
• Protection of beneficiaries from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (PSEAH)
• Antifraud and bribery
• Code of Conduct (CoC)

 

REQUIRED PROFILE

 

Competencies

 

• Teamwork – Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Planning and Organizing – Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently.
• Communication – Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

 

Education and Experience

 

• Minimum of 2 years professional experience, preferably in a similar role.
• Previous experience with international or local NGO
• Previous work in Mine Action – Risk Education, EOD Experience in Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) or Mine Action Operations is desired.

 

Languages

• Fluency in Arabic (speaking, reading and writing) is required.
• Working knowledge of English (intermediate in speaking, reading and writing) is an advantage.

 

 

Skills

• Understand the requirements of handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Able to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Have a good base knowledge of Risk Education, EOD or demining.
• Be able to work in a safe manner and as per SOPs.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills.
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and humanitarian values.
• Clean Driving Licence desirable (Handicap International will require those undertaking driving responsibilities to undertake an internal practical test).

 

Handicap International is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from persons with disabilities.

*Female candidates are encouraged to apply

*Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply

 

Interested candidates may please send their CV with a cover letter to reach on or before.

08^th Jun 2024                

Only applications completed in accordance with the following instructions will be.

Taken into consideration, the others will be rejected automatically.

Mentioning clearly in the subject line of your e-mail the reference:

Ref: HI-IRQ- SAD- MTO-740

Your application will not be taken into consideration if this information is omitted from the

Subject line of your e-mail

Please address all applications to:

job.baghdad@iraq.hi.org  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CVs that are sent as photo, screen shot or by link will not be considered.