Senior Technical Field Manager

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 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.

We are seeking a suitable candidate to join NPA’s dynamic Mine Action and Disarmament programme in Iraq and in particular its southern region which rates highly as being one of the most cluster munition contaminated areas in the world. You will be responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of the removal of cluster munitions and the survey of Anti-Personnel mined areas and development of our newly raised mechanical team.

We offer:

• The ability to make changes for the improvement of the programme and its overall impact on the local communities who suffer the life changing challenges of this hostile environment
• Comprehensive salary package including country specific allowances and insurance scheme
• Five weeks annual holiday plus one additional week off for expat
• NPA provides three international flights home per contract year
• R&R cycle of seven weeks

* 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 and the working conditions, including annual leave follow the Norwegian Working Environment Act.

Requirements:

• IMAS EOD level 3 or equivalent military qualification, with at least 5 years of in role managerial experience
• Proven ability to develop and manage multiple teams in survey of mines, cluster munitions, and other ERW, including motivating and leading a team
• Experience in Cluster Munition Remnants Survey
• Experience in Mechanical Clearance Operations
• Good knowledge of Humanitarian Disarmament policy, Land Release, IMAS, NS, SOPs and land release principles (and/or IATG when relevant)
• Good leadership and communication skills are required along with the ability to motivate staff in a calm and professional manner with limited supervision

What you will do:

• On behalf of the Operations Manager, supervise and lead the Technical Field Managers and other operational staff in the area of responsibility
• Development of the annual project operational plan ensuring the achievement of donor set targets, whilst maintaining the quality management of survey and clearance operations in accordance with SOPs and IMAS/NMAS
• Assist in the development and update of operational SOPs and maintain operational accreditation
• Develop capacity development plans for national operational staff, plan, oversee and conduct training for local staff in survey (NTS/TS), clearance, impact assessment
• Provide operational reports including but not limited to: progress reports, NPA Monthly report, NTS and hazard reports, completion and suspension report, to both NPA’s reporting system and the national Authority through IMSMA

Preferred starting date: 1. Oktober 2022