Title: Deminer

Contract Type: National Contract

Location:  Shire (North Ethiopia)

Employment Category:  H2

Salary Range: As per the organization scale

Reporting To:  Deminer Team Leader

Posting date: January 17, 2025

Required Employee: 4                    

INTRODUCTION

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), an international non-governmental organization (NGO), has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. DRC promotes and supports solutions to the problems faced by refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs), and migrants. DRC Ethiopia began operations in 2009 and has been responding to the needs of refugees, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and vulnerable host communities ever since.  DRC Ethiopia currently has programs implemented through five area offices (AO) in Gambella, Tigray, Somali (Jijiga & Dollo Ado) and Afar regions, as well as its country office (CO) in Addis Ababa.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organization founded in 1956 that works in more than 30 countries throughout the world, including Ethiopia. DRC fulfils its mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations, including refugees, internally displaced people and host communities. Under its mandate, the organization focuses on emergency humanitarian response, rehabilitation, post-conflict recovery and humanitarian mine-action. 

Key Responsibilities: 

To achieve the position’s objectives, the Employee will perform the following tasks and undertake the following responsibilities, under the direction of the supervisor:

• Undertake demining, EOD, BAC, and Survey tasks in accordance with DRC SOPs as directed by the Technical Field Manager 

• Assist in the planning of tasks as required by the Team Leader.

• Conduct independent tasks as directed by the Team Leader.

• Carry out maintenance of team equipment.

• Carry out cleaning of PPEs and demining tools every Saturday afternoon after day’s work

• Interpreting as required by Team Leaders and Technical Field Managers.

• Carrying out any other tasks as directed by the Team Leader.

DRC’s core competencies: 

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.  

• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.  

• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.  

• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.

• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.  

Job Requirements

Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)

• 2 - 3 years’ experience in a relevant area

• Working experience in Tigray is highly desirable

• Basic first aid (Desirable)

• Basic radio communication skills (Desirable)

• Ability and flexibility to understand the cultural and political environment and to work well with the local authorities

• Willingness to live and work in remote and isolated areas under basic conditions is a must

 EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)

• Secondary School certificate or Equivalent 

LANGUAGE: (indicate fluency level)

• Fluency in spoken and written English

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit an updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post. 

We only accept applications sent via our online-application form using THIS LINK

Please forward the application and CV, in English through the stated website no later than January 31, 2025.

We strongly encourage female candidates to apply for the position!

For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.ngo

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gendergap.
Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics

We encourage only qualified Ethiopian Nations to apply. DRC considers all applicants based on merit.