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 central region which is highly contaminated with improvised mines and other explosive devices mostly as a result of the conflict with ISIS. You will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the delivery for the clearance and removal of these explosive items along with capacity development of your immediate local national staff. As a role model and mentor, you will have a direct impact on the standards and quality of mine action activities in central Anbar.

We offer:

• The ability to make changes for the improvement of the project staff and their 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 one-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 3 years of managerial experience
• Proven ability to develop and manage multiple teams in survey of improvised mines, cluster munitions, and other ERW, including motivating and leading a team
• Good knowledge and understanding of IMAS and the land release principles in a Humanitarian Mine Action programme
• 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 STFM, supervise and lead the local national operational staff in the area of responsibility
• Assisting the STFM to develop 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
• Provide technical information and advice for the development and update of operational SOPs and maintain operational accreditation
• Contribute to methodology and capacity development plans and act as a role model in the delivery of operational outputs, training, survey (NTS/TS), clearance and impact assessments for local national staff
• Oversee and maintain the standard of operational reporting including but not limited to: daily progress reports, NPA Monthly report, NTS and hazard reports, completion and suspension report, to NPA’s reporting system

Preferred starting date: 1. Oktober 2022