Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial international aid organization working in poverty and exclusion, conflict, and disaster situations. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our actions and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions, and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights. Humanity & Inclusion is a not-for-profit organization with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation comprising a network of associations that provide it with human and financial resources, manage its projects, and implement its actions and social mission.

General mission

The Multi-Task Team (MTT) Team Leader is responsible for assisting the Technical Field Manager in conducting EOD activities in the Area of Intervention and leading a team of EOD Searchers, This involves identifying and clearing Hazardous Areas and assisting with EOD spot tasks. The Team Leader may be tasked to assist the project in other ways.

Duties and Responsibilities

Mission 1: Team Leadership

•    Lead the MTT as it conducts mine action operations in the field. 
•    Ensure that the team deploys on time, safely, and effectively in accordance with SOPs.
•    Manage attendance and HR issues, raising any challenges to the line manager.

Mission 2: Equipment management 
•    Ensure the good preparation, use, and maintenance of EOD equipment.
•    Ensure the operational preparedness of equipment and vehicles before field deployments. 
•    Report any issues promptly up the chain of command and to relevant departments. 
•    Lead on the logistical planning for field operations.

Mission 2: Field operations planning
•    Plan field operations deployment in accordance with donor and operational demands.
•    Liaise with community leaders ahead of planning
•    Prepare project strategy alongside the Technical Field Manager.

Mission 3: Reporting 
•    Ensure that that operational activities are promptly and properly reported to the Information Management System in accordance with SOPs.
•    Ensure the proper and secure filing of operational data

Mission 4: Training 
•    Participate pro-actively in all training arranged as part of operational deployments 
•    Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning.

Mission 5: Flexible deployment  
•    Be prepared and willing to travel long distances to remote parts of the country and work in physically demanding circumstances.

Job Requirements

Education/Certificates

•    EOD Level 2 certification within the last seven years desired.

Languages

•    Excellent Tigrayan and/or Amharic.
•    Spoken and written English is a strong asset.

Experience

•    Minimum of 5 years of professional mine action experience, preferably in a similar role.
•    Previous experience with international or local NGOs is desirable.

Skills

•    General computer and general training skills advantageous
•    Able to handle confidential and sensitive information.
•    Able to operate different means of communication (Radio, Satphone, etc).
•    Be able to work in a safe manner and as per SOPs.

Personal attributes

•    High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to humanitarian principles. 
•    Ability to work under pressure and adapt to challenging environments. 
•    Strong teamwork and problem-solving abilities.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must fill in the application form through THIS LINK on/before the application deadline.

You will be contacted only if selected for a written exam/interview, Phone solicitations will not be accepted.

We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting child protection and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position involves working with beneficiaries and is subject to strict safer recruitment checks. The successful candidate will be required to complete a police check and sign a self-declaration form to help us verify your suitability to work with children including checks with past employers.

Humanity & Inclusion is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes women and Persons with Disability.

All employment decisions are made based on organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. Humanity and Inclusion is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.