Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) was founded in 1939 as the labour movement’s humanitarian solidarity organisation. Our vision is Solidarity in Action, and we aim to improve people’s living conditions and to create societies that are more just and more democratic. In Norway, we have around 14000 members, and in total 2500 employees working in more than 30 countries around the world. NPA’s core areas are International Development, Humanitarian Assistance, Humanitarian Mine Action and Disarmament, First Aid and Rescue Services and International Solidarity, Anti-Racism & Inclusion. In all our interventions, we continuously work to reduce our climate- and environmental impact.

Do you want to join our professional and committed global team in our mission to protect civilians? Do you have a proven ability to develop and manage multiple teams in survey of improvised mines, cluster munitions, and other ERW? Do you have strong leadership skills and are motivated for the next chapter in your career? We are looking for our new Technical Field Manager to join our programme in Iraq!

Wars and armed conflicts come to an end; however, the remnants of war continue to impact millions of people for decades to follow. Mine Action and Disarmament’s vision is a world where people and communities are safe, resilient and protected before, during and after armed conflict. Together with national authorities and other stakeholders, we are working to resolve problems faced by local communities caused by Explosive Ordnance (EO). Currently, NPA has more than 20 Mine Action Programmes ongoing in Africa, Asia, Latin America, South East Europe and the Middle East.

We are looking for our new Technical Field Manager to join our programme in Iraq. This is a short term assignment with a contract length of 3 months. The right candidate will have the opportunity to start as soon as possible.

Location: Haditha, Iraq

We offer:

• The opportunity to make an impact by contributing to the development of national mine action management in Iraq.
• The chance to develop your leadership skills further and work with competent and engaged co-workers.
• Comprehensive salary package including country specific allowances.
• R&R rotation.

Requirements:

• IMAS EOD level 3+ or equivalent military qualification, with at least 3 years of managerial experience.
• Proven ability to develop and manage multiple teams in survey of improvised mines, cluster munitions, and other ERW.
• Experience in High Risk Search and or IEDD.
• Good knowledge and understanding of IMAS and the land release principles in a Humanitarian Mine Action programme.
• Written and verbal proficiency in English.
• Good numeracy and IT skills are essential.

We are looking for someone with excellent leadership skills and the ability to cooperate and work in a multi-cultural/multinational setting. You have strong communication skills with the ability to transfer knowledge, identify and resolve issues, and work with a high degree of independence. You keep calm under pressure while setting a clear path for your team.

Responsibility:

• Under direction of the Senior Technical Field Manager, the Technical Field Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily planning, supervision, and execution of HMA activities.
• Conduct spot tasks, identify and isolate components of ordnance and improvised mines, and search unoccupied structures.
• In cooperation with the Senior Technical Field Manager, provide technical input for Standard Operational Procedures and other technical documents relevant for clearance of the explosive hazards in the area of operations.
• Deliver capacity development plans and mentor national operational staff.
• Provide progress reports on technical, operational (including post clearance impact assessments) and administrative matters.
• Conduct, oversee and maintain an operational QM system. This will include the checking of daily production figures and reports for correctness and consistency through NPAs dashboard.
• Contribute to methodology development.
• Support the Senior Technical Field Manager in the Implementation of the annual project operational plan to achieve set donor targets.
• Ensure that the teams remain operational, equipment issued, and logistically supported.
• Assist the Operations Manager in ensuring operational accreditation.