Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) Team Member

The Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) Team Member will perform assigned HMA tasks such as EOD, BAC, MMC safely and in accordance with DRC SOPs under supervision. The role requires physical fitness and adherence to safety protocols to support humanitarian mine action activities in Syria.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all assigned humanitarian mine action (HMA) activities safely and in accordance with DRC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Support/conduct EOD, BAC, MMC in accordance with their training and DRC SOPs.
• Maintain high standards of discipline and conduct, working collaboratively with team members, leaders, and managers.
• Report to the Team Leader for work assignments and provide updates on task completion, attendance, disciplinary issues, logistics, and security matters.
• Ensure all assigned equipment is secure, properly maintained, and serviceable, conduct regular checks, and report any malfunctions, defects, or losses to the Team Lead and management.
• Actively participate in training as directed by the Team Leader, technical Field Manager and Operations Manager to enhance technical skills and operational effectiveness.
• Support other HMA teams as needed, adapting to changing operational requirements as directed by the Team Leader, Technical Field Manager or Operations Manager.
• Drive DRC vehicles during operations when required, following organizational and local driving regulations.
• Be prepared for deployment to other operational areas outside of Rural Damascus when required.
• Perform any additional tasks assigned by the Team Leader, Technical Field manager or Operations Manager to support operations.

Requirements

• Valid manual driving license (Category A), with the ability to operate a 4x4 vehicle in the field, following safety guidelines (desirable).
• Physically fit to perform demanding tasks in field conditions.
• One year experience and work history of working in a physically arduous work environment, such as previous HMA field experience, field farming or agricultural environment, or other similar physically demanding work environment.
• Ability to read and write basic Arabic – Syrian Primary School level required, Secondary School level desirable.

Skills

• Manual Driving License Category A
• 4x4 Vehicle Operation
• Field Safety
• Physical Fitness for Field Work
• Humanitarian Mine Action
• Explosive Ordnance Disposal
• Battle Area Clearance
• Minefield Marking and Clearance
• Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures
• Basic Arabic Literacy

Languages

Arabic