Technical Field Manager Iraq

Norwegian People’s Aid is seeking for two Technical Field Managers within High Risk Search for humanitarian clearance operations in Iraq

Wars and armed conflicts come to an end; however, the remnants of war continue to terrorize millions of people for decades to follow. Humanitarian 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 landmines and other explosive remnants of war. Currently NPA has 19 Mine Action and Disarmament Programmes ongoing in Africa, Asia, Latin America, South-East Europe and the Middle East.

Do you want to join our professional and committed global team in our mission to protect civilians from exposive weapons?

Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) Mine Action and Disarmament has been present in Iraq since 1995 and currently has three operational clearance projects: in Southern Iraq, based in Basra (operations in Basra, Missan and Muthanna governorates); in Northern Iraq, based in Mosul (operations in Ninewa governorate); in Central Iraq, based in Ramadi (operations in Anbar). The Programme is managed from its Mine Action and Disarmament country office located in Baghdad.
NPA Iraq has (or is in the process of establishing) 10 Non-technical survey (NTS) teams, two EORE teams, 30 manual Multi-tasking teams (MTT), six mechanical teams, three mine detection dog teams, and two seconded Quality Management teams responding to the CMR, improvised landmine/IED and other contamination throughout Iraq.

Do you have IED, High Risk Search (HRS) and HMA experience and qualifications and want to join our professional and committed global team?

To be successful in this role you must have:

• Relevant education or equivalent qualifications

• Proven ability to develop and manage a team in survey and clearance of mines, ERW and/or IEDs

• Working experience with non-technical survey, technical survey and clearance

• Working experience with IA and EORE activities

• Experience in operational planning and proven analytical skills

• Technical knowledge of mines/EO and clearance techniques, including new developments

• Good knowledge of IMAS and the land release principles in Humanitarian Mine Action

• Good knowledge of and experience with the HMA Toolbox

• Ability to contribute technical knowledge and clearance targets to proposals and reports

• Experience of leading, motivating and managing a diverse team of people

• Experience of conducting formal or informal training and the transfer of appropriate skills to others

• Minimum IMAS EOD L3 or equivalent military certifications

• High-Risk Search certification

• Written and verbal proficiency in English

We consider it an advantage if you also have:

• Experience from setting up Mine Action operations

• Experience from setting up a Quality Management Systems

• Experience in Building Search

• Proven experience in drafting technical notes, SOP and training packages.

• Experience in rubble removal/ASA recovery

• Experience with support functions, including logistics, finance and human resources

• Arabic language skills

• Recent experience from Iraq

For both positions we are looking for people with the experience and ability to work independently, be proactive and make decisions as required. Good communication skills, cultural understanding, diplomacy and interpersonal skills is a prerequisite for being successful.

Preferred starting date: 04 January 2021. Successful candidates with valid visa to Iraq could be offered an earlier start date, upon agreement.

In return we offer: An interesting, challenging work environment and a competitive salary package which includes country specific allowances. You will be covered by our comprehensive insurance scheme. We offer five weeks annual holiday

*plus one additional week off for expats and additional R&R package. NPA provides three international flights home per contract year**. We offer a one-year contract with the possibility of renewal.

The position is based in the field in the Anbar region and requires extensive travelling between base and area of operations.

In general, we emphasize the importance of strong health. One of NPA’s overall objectives is to promote gender equality in our organization, and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

For more information about NPA, please see our website at https://www.npaid.org/mine-action-and-disarmament or visit us on Facebook or Twitter.

* Terms for annual leave follow the Norwegian Annual Holidays Act
** Terms apply according to NPA’s internal regulations

Please note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the process and/or the start date can be delayed.