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Under the direct supervision of our client Head of Project Unit/Chief of Operations, the Mine Action Operations Specialist (MAOS) will be responsible for the administration and management of the work in support of activities related to Operations, Quality Management in Mine Action and Capacity Development of the national colleagues including training on Landmine/Explosive ordnance (EO) threat analysis, operational planning and any other development of the national staff capacity
Job Responsibility:
Ensure on behalf of our client that all Mine Action activities under his/her specific area of responsibility (AOR) are conducted in accordance with the National Technical Standard Guidelines (NTSG) and the International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) and implementing partners’ Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Responsible for overseeing the operations conducted by the mine action Implementing Partners that he/she has been assigned to, as well as for their activities in AoR
Ensure administrative responsibilities that he/she has been assigned to, such as operational trackers, are timely completed and accurate
Participate in the annual review of the South Sudan National Technical Standards and Guidelines (NTSGs) by conducting a thorough analysis and provide credible feedback to ensure the document remains relevant to the South Sudan operational context
Responsible for monitoring activities of mine action partners (NGOs) he/she has been assigned to, to ensure they remain NTSG compliant
and provide coordination or support if requested, in case of security incidents or Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC)
Where applicable, provide coverage for the respective sub-office and act as our client focal point, responsible for liaison with and support to any relevant to our client department, Humanitarian Agencies and other parties
Where applicable, conduct periodic operational visits to the respective field locations to support and conduct EQA oversight for the mine action (MA) teams under his/her AOR
Consistently review all operational reports for the MA teams to ensure that the data thereof is accurate before submission to the IMSMA database
Monitor security situation and conduct risk assessments when required
report to our client Operations Management and where applicable, adjust the deployment of our client teams as the operational or security context dictates
Based on an agreed work plan and emerging priorities, conduct operational tasking for the teams contracted by our client and ensure operational activities are in line with Implementation Plans (IPs) and operational efficiency is maintained throughout the process
In conjunction with our client Operations Management plan monitor trainings, accreditations and external monitoring of operational activities, task completions and any other activities as part of QM process mainly for our client teams but also other in-country implementing partners
Conduct analysis of our client teams’ performance and reported outputs, including monitoring and evaluation of the teams’ Daily Progress Reports (DPR) and EO/Survey reports and similar formal reporting
Keep abreast of NTSGs, IMAS and the SOPs of all Implementing Partners working in South Sudan, but also with task-specific Implementation Plans
Where applicable, attend any relevant UN and Humanitarian Meetings
Ensure timely support to the UN Mission is conducted as priority. Such requests may relate to providing Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) to the UN staff and humanitarian personnel, conducting various clearance activities in support of UN, joint patrols with UN troops, management of destruction of UN Troop Contributing Countries (TCC) unserviceable ammunition (the list is not exhaustive)
Participate in any board of inquiry to investigate any incident or accident to which assigned
Perform other tasks as directed by our client Operational Management
Requirements:
Mine action experience with 11 years of relevant experience is required
Relevant experience in Mine Action operations management
Experience with Landmine Clearance, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Battle Area Clearance (BAC) is required
Experience with the QA and QC processes regarding humanitarian mine action is desired
Experience in capacity building and training in mine clearance or EOD techniques is desired
Computer literacy, experience in using MS Office is required
Experience working in volatile or immediate post conflict environments is desired
Experience in disposal techniques such as pyrotechnic torches or disruptors is desired
Knowledge of International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) is required
Fluency in English (writing, reading & speaking) is required
Valid Driving License (Ability to drive off-road vehicle is required)
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Level 3 (or equivalent) is required
Nice to have:
Experience with the QA and QC processes regarding humanitarian mine action is desired
Experience in capacity building and training in mine clearance or EOD techniques is desired
Experience working in volatile or immediate post conflict environments is desired
Experience in disposal techniques such as pyrotechnic torches or disruptors is desired