About the role:

Reporting to the Country Director, you will lead and implement all aspects of technical humanitarian mine action operations and related tasks in our Zimbabwe programme, in accordance with our Standard Operating Procedures, policies, and mandate. You will train, assess, monitor, and manage staff carrying out technical operations to ensure safe practice and effective capacity building for local humanitarian mine action activities. You will act as a representative for MAG, and will also support the Country Director with the development of project plans, strategy, proposals and budgets. You will ensure the overall safe execution of all MAG technical activities within the country of operation.

About the Zimbabwe programme:

MAG’s Zimbabwe programme addresses the problems faced by mine-affected communities by providing efficient, effective and safe clearance of land. In Zimbabwe MAG undertakes minefield technical survey and clearance and limited EOD (explosive ordnance disposal) tasks. This is supported and enhanced by MAG’s community liaison activities, including providing Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) to the local population with a focus on children. In total the programme employs at this time up to 50 staff.

Requirements
Requirements:

You must be qualified to a minimum of IMAS EOD 3 and have strong technical knowledge of explosive ordnance and clearance techniques. You should have relevant experience managing humanitarian mine action operations within conflict-affected settings, and the proven ability to lead, train, and develop local teams in field environments. You should be experienced in operational planning and quality management, capable of effectively implementing standard operating procedures and ensuring quality and safety. You should be self-motivated, with the capacity to work independently for extended periods of time with minimal supervision. Written and spoken fluency in English is required, and fluency in Shona would be advantageous.

We’re looking for someone with:

Valid IMAS EOD 3 qualification, or equivalent
Experience managing humanitarian mine action operations in developing countries that are contaminated by remnants of conflict
Proven ability leading, training, and developing teams in field environments
Demonstratable experience of implementation (hands on) of integrated (ADS and mechanical) mine clearance operations and EOD tasking.

Please send your resume/CV