Overview
Implement Non-Technical Survey (NTS) and Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) activities in Syria, including identifying hazardous areas, supervising marking, community liaison, and delivering EORE sessions.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in identifying areas for NTS through desk studies and planning NTS tasks.
- Implement NTS processes including desk research, interviews, focus group discussions, and reporting.
- Assist marking activities and comply with safety SOPs.
- Conduct Community Liaison prior to, during, and after clearance.
- Maintain working relations with local authorities, communities, and security stakeholders.
- Ensure equipment is in good condition.
- Participate in activity workplans and internal team meetings.
- Liaise with other DRC sectors for an integrated approach.
- Conduct direct and online EORE sessions for various age groups.
- Support EORE Training of Trainers and HMA workshops.
- Assist in developing EORE materials and tools.
- Support procurement efforts and contribute to lessons learned reports.
Required Experience
- At least 1 year of proven previous experience in NTS and/or community Liaison (desirable).
- Knowledge of DRC internal MMC/BAC SOPs.
- Knowledge of Mines and UXO encountered in Syria (Basic EO recognition).
- Excellent knowledge of topography and map drawing, basic handling of compass, GPS, laser range finder and digital camera.
- Understanding of contamination size and problem in Syria.
- Knowledge about MA stakeholders and partners in Syria.
- Knowledge of local communities; actual inhabitants of these areas are preferred.
- Basic knowledge of MS Office programs.
- Good organisational skills.
- Good communicational skills.
- Excellent ability to work in team.
Qualifications
- Secondary-High school education.
- Certificate/Accreditation of successful completion of NTS/EORE training course by a recognised Mine Action Training Establishment or Organisation.
- HMA experience (desirable).
