Quality Management Officer

Responsibilities:

General responsibilities

• As directed by the SQMO, conduct Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities.  

Specific duties

• Conduct site visits on NPA Operational task sites in South Iraq (NTS/CMRS/CMRC) and carry out Quality Assurance activities.
• Conduct QC activities following the end of clearance on a Hazardous Area by NPA operational assets.
• Support SQMO in preparing, updating and monitoring adherence to the annual QM plan.
• Prepare and maintain written records of all Quality Management activities.
• Manage and administer the selected QA/QC team members seconded from the clearance teams.

Other duties

• Be prepared to temporarily act as Site Supervisor in absence for short periods if required
• Monitor and assess the quality of training conducted if required by the SQMO.
• Support with instruction on training courses if requested by STFM
• Be able to travel to Basra or Thi Qar and around Iraq or the region for any operational workshops or training
• Provide information related to Quality Management work to TFMs if requested

Required qualifications:

• Certified Site Supervisor-Team Leader qualification.
• Completed EOD Level 1

Education:

Must have:

• Have at least 5 years’ experience at leadership level within Mine action.
• Good computer skills essential and experience in MS Office applications.
• Valid Driving licence with actual practical driving experience, manual and automatic vehicles.

Desirable:

• Proficient in written and verbal English

Experience:

Must have:

• He/she must have experience as an NPA Team Leader and Site Supervisor
• Have an understanding of Land Release and the Toolbox approach
• Sound understanding of IMAS, NMAS and SOPs related to Quality Management

Desirable:

• Experience in conducting conventional Minefield and BAC activities

Other qualifications:

• EOD qualification is an advantage

Personal Competencies:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Leadership skills
• Systematic and organized in approach, with ability to work on own initiative including accuracy, consistency, attention to detail, tenacity and the ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure with limited supervision.
• Ability to adapt to difficult and complex conditions
• Excellent health.

If you are interested and have the minimum job requirements please submit your application through the following link 

Vacancies

• CVs must be in English Language.
• NPA is an equal opportunity employer 
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email and/or phone call.
• Unsuccessful candidates will not get a reply.
• The Closing date is   16th Sep 2025.