Senior Technical Advisor VNMAC

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.

Norwegian People’s aid is looking for a new Senior Technical Advisor (STA) to manage our capacity building project funded through the U.S. Department of State. The project aims to strengthen Vietnam Mine Action Centre (VNMAC) through the transference of skills and technical expertise to VNMAC staff and relevant civilian and military mine action operators. The objective is to enhance Vietnam’s Conventional Weapons Destruction program capacity and assist VNMAC by supporting its role as the official coordinating body for the mine action sector in Vietnam.

The STA will be based in Hanoi, Vietnam within the VNMAC, and housed in the same building as the Deputy Director General.

We offer

• An important role where you will be making a difference.
• Comprehensive salary package including country specific allowances and insurance scheme.
• Five weeks annual holiday plus one additional week off for expats.
• Three international flights home per contract year.
• Family posting.

Please note that we offer a two-year contract* with the possibility of renewal. The salary and allowances are subject to income tax according to NPA’s Tax Policy. The working conditions, including annual leave, follow the Norwegian Working Environment Act.

Requirements

• Relevant higher education or equivalent qualifications (result focused mine action NGO or commercial EOD work, overseas relief and development programmes or military qualifications with international deployments).
• Minimum 10 years of extensive experience in working in an advisory position for national or provincial mine action center, or a government department.
• Diplomacy and facilitation experience in working successfully with senior government counterparts.
• Proficiency in the International Mine Action Standards (IMAS).
• Extensive experience in project management.

What you will do

• Advise and assist VNMAC and its senior management towards its strategic direction and by developing and implementing its immediate, intermediate and long-term plans.
• Liaise with the Deputy Director General as the key point of contact with the VNMAC, and work with him on a daily basis to develop the required framework for the VNMAC to effectively oversee the implementation of the Vietnam Mine Action Program.
• Advise and assist the VNMAC, Quang Tri Mine Action Centre and Quang Binh Database Coordination Unit with strategic direction and help facilitate a close relationship between the national and regional cooperation, coordination and regulation.
• Responsible for line management of a small team of national and international project staff.
• Provide the VNMAC with technical support and advice in the development, review and updating of Vietnams mine action legal framework including: Laws, Ordinance, Decrees, Decisions, Circulars and Regulations.

Instructions for applying

Please apply by 28th of February 2023.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. When you apply for a job in Norwegian People’s Aid, you will be treated objectively. We focus on diversity and inclusion, and strive to minimize any potential biases throughout our recruitment processes. You will hear from us within two weeks after the application deadline.

We kindly ask you to carefully read NPA’s Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy, and Anti-Corruption Policy before you submit your application. If you are the selected candidate for this position, you will be asked to complete and sign a Safeguarding self-declaration as well as our Code of Conduct.

*Validity of the offer and contract depends on satisfactory medical certificate, full vaccination, valid travel visa and necessary permits for service and residency in the country of service. The offer and contract also depend on donor funding and might be subject to donor approval.