WHO ARE WE?

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunities for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home. The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, honesty and transparency.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Overall Objective of the Quality Officer is to conduct programmed Internal QA/QC visits of all operational teams in the operation fields and provide daily QA/QC reports to Senior Quality Officer, with close coordination by site operation officers, and support external QA visitors in the field. And has direct responsibility to SQO.

Responsibilities:

• Produce a personal QA work plan for each mission for Senior Quality Officer’s approval or perform according to the prepared plan by QM.
• Conduct inspections of all assets (Clearance teams, MDU, Survey, EOD, and MRE) as tasked by the QSO.
• Coordinate activities with field offices and support site operation officers when required.
• Report all findings on minor and major non-conformities during QA inspections to the Senior Quality Officer and Ops Department when required, after each field visit.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and correct completion of conformity, non-conformity reports, and accident investigations.
• Maintain high morale, motivation, and discipline at work.
• Develop ideas for better and safer ways to accomplish the task.
• Respect and maintain all facilities and base equipment being used.
• Follow-up corrective and preventive actions on the previous non-conformities reported.
• Review the DDG, SOPs at all time, and propose amendments to the SQO if required
• Assist field operation staff, to decrease faults and improve clearance activities, according to DDG SOPs.
• Attend periodic SQO meeting and workshop to improve new and update techniques and tools.
• Identify any requirements for special or additional inspecting.
• Assist trainers during training sessions if required.
• Debrief the TL of the worksite being monitored by discussing the non-conformities found and agree with the proposed corrective action. If TL cannot take corrective action, report to the SQO, for further action.
• Always try to make the teams’ performance, safer Effective and efficient.
• Keep updated records of internal inspections of all relevant teams.
• Coordinate and plan activities with external QMIT.
• Any other reasonable tasks outlined by Senior Quality Officer.

We Offer:

• Contract length: till 31st of December 2023 with the possibility of extension.
• Band: NMH
• Designation of Duty Station: Kandahar with travel to districts.
• DRC has Flexible working hours for Females staff as per DRC Policy.
• 13th month’s salary Will be paid by end of each month with salary.
• Top-up credit card as per office regulations.
• 1+1 Health Insurance will be provided by DRC.
• Eid Bonus.
• DRC provide Transport allowance/ Transportation Facilities for female and people with disability.
• DRC Provides kindergarten/ Day Care allowance for max 2 children – Applicable for female mothers.
• Per diem allowance for employee and her Mahram – Applicable for female

• Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the DRC salary scale.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies:

• 4 years’ experience in the mine action program.
• 2 years’ experience in field management (command group).
• One year experience for QA/QC in the field.

Education/qualifications:

• High school (preferable)
• Bachelor prefers.

Languages:

• Pashto and Dari –fluency
• English -advance

Application process:

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking the below Apply button. All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV-only applications will not be considered.

Note: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.