Searcher (Intrenal announcement)

Job purpose:

The Multi-Task Team Deminer/Searcher is responsible for conducting technical survey and clearance operations under the direction of the MTT Team Leader (TL). The deminer/searcher is deployed in a specific lane or area and is responsible for the technical survey, clearance, site marking, site set up and closedown in accordance with NPA SOPs. 

Responsibilities:

General responsibilities:

• Work within the framework of NPA core values.
• Adhere to all NPA policies, regulations, procedures and SOPs.
• Ensure the safety of themselves and that of others around them as a priority.
• Report any safety concerns to the TL or other superior.
• Follow the direction given by the TL.
• Wear NPA uniform and protective personal equipment as issued and in line with NPA SOP.
• Search for explosive hazards, ordnance and associated parts within a dedicated area or lane, in accordance with NPA SOPs, instructed methodology and procedures and Team Leader direction.
• Know the component parts and rules on the use of PPE when demining.
• Know the principles of detector functions, capabilities and limitations

• Understand the responsibilities of a deminer before, during and after deployment into a minefield.
• Maintaining basic knowledge  and understanding how a improvised land mine (IED)functions and about other t EO (in country), including explosive train.

• Any other tasks given by the TL or other superior.

Specific duties :

• Maintaining the knowledge and purpose of SOPs and it relationship with NMAS .
• Maintaining of knowledge of basic principles of land release, including NTS, TS, clearance, land classification principles and terminology
• Be aware of TS and clearance assets other than manual demining (mechanical, MDD).
• Use, store and maintain PPE correctly.
• Perform the actions of a basic care provider where and when required.
• To identify different ordnance categories and subcategories (rocket, mortar, grenade, projectile, aircraft bomb, missile, etc.) as per various forms of categorization during performance of his/her TS and clearance activities.
• Maintaining all assigned manual demining tool bag in good and workable condition(as per the SOP).
• Use the tools within the manual demining tool bag safely and correctly.
• Ensure that the PPE, tools and equipment are present, clean and in working condition at all times
• Ensure all field equipment is inspected and prepared prior to deployment.
• Conduct calibration, ground compensation and testing of MD prior to field deployment daily and after longer break and change of batteries daily.
• Responsibilities of members and composition of a team.
• To conduct clearance drills including visual search, tripwire procedure, vegetation removal, detector drills and signal investigation/excavation.
• To conduct appropriate action on finding EO.
• Report to TL any safety/quality concerns

Required qualifications:

Education:

Must have:

·       Basic literacy and numeracy skills (Arabic).

·       Demining/Search/BAC course.

Desirable:

·       Any other mine action related course.

·       English language qualification

·       Driving licence (Government issued).

Experience:

Must have:

·       All new starters must attend and pass the EMMC/Searcher course prior to operational deployment within NPA

Desirable:

·       Experience working within mine action.

·       Driving both manual and automatic vehicles.

Personal Competencies:

·       Ability to work well within a team environment.

·       Good interpersonal skills and able to communicate effectively.

·       Proactive and positive attitude.

·       Excellent timekeeping.

·       Willingness to learn and enhance personal skills.

·       Able to work effectively under stressful situations and in austere conditions.

·       Willingness & ability to travel within the country.

·       Maintain a smart appearance.

Additional Considerations:

The Searcher is to abide by the policies and personal code of conduct set by Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) and represent the organisation in a loyal and responsible manner.

About the Recruitment Process

We work continuously for more diversity and inclusion throughout Norwegian People's Aid. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.  

Please note, that only applications submitted through our career site will be considered. Applications and resumes sent via e-mail will not be reviewed.

We kindly ask you to carefully read NPA’s Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy and Anti-Corruption Policy, before you submit your application. If you are the selected candidate for this position, you will be asked to complete and sign a Safeguarding self-declaration as well as our Code of Conduct. All policies related to ethics can be found on our website.

We look forward to hearing from you!