Key Responsibilities

• Conduct operational visits to all active HALO Ethiopia tasks (minefields, survey etc.) during the work cycle in order to conduct Quality Assurance and assess progress.
• Plan and coordinate all non-technical survey operations as part of a region wide baseline assessment of Somali Region, Ethiopia.
• Evaluate all survey and resurvey reports produced and authorize in accordance with the Programme Manager.
• Plan and facilitate the training of new staff in operations for landmine clearance, non-technical survey and explosive ordnance disposal.
• Utilize HALO’s operational database and other IM tools to conduct quality management of all operational data produced by programme activities, identifying trends and areas for improvement in operational efficiency.
• Create an annual operational work plans in coordination with national and regional stakeholder priorities.
• Ensure safety of all HALO operational and support staff in accordance with HALO Ethiopia Standard Operating Procedures.

• Ensure that all HALO activities related to finance, logistics, and fleet to which the Operations Manager position is related are conducted in accordance with HALO Ethiopia SOPs.
• Liaise with government and military departments in order to coordinate and facilitate HALO operations.
• Assist with recruitment and evaluation of new operations staff when required by the Programme Manager.
• Lead yearly appraisal of HALO operational SOPs. Ensure effective communication of all changes and implement them through appropriate training, guidance and follow up.
• Lead yearly operational refreshment training for all operations staff in accordance with main operational needs.
• Visit and manage/delegate (where appropriate) the opening of all new clearance tasks, including the establishment of baselines, deployment of teams, and appropriate clearance approach.
• Conduct reconnaissance and operational assessments of new regions in which HALO is authorized to conduct survey or clearance operations.
• Support the management of the programme when the Programme Manager is absent, including ensuring that all elements of finance, logistics, fleet and administration continue to function in standard fashion.
• Plan and facilitate government and donor visits to HALO’s operational activities.
• Adhere to all HALO global policies

Job Requirement

ESSENTIAL

• Ethiopian national, holder of national passport or identification card.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience inside the Mine Action sector, including experience of running operational teams on active minefields.
• IMAS EOD 3 qualified with experience of preparing and facilitating explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) training.

• Fluent in Somali and strong English language skills (C1) in oral and written communication; able to be both persuasive and diplomatic across culture.
• A thorough understanding of International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) and their practical application in the field.
• Demonstrated experience of non-technical survey (NTS), including experience of preparing and facilitating NTS training courses for others.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office packages, with experience of databases and online evaluation tools.
• Willingness to live and work in remote areas in basic and challenging conditions (i.e. shared tented accommodation, lack of internet access, rudimentary washing/toilet facilities).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and direct others, build effective relationships and develop potential.
• Experience of working or living with people from different cultures.

DESIRABLE

• STEM qualification or experience
• Project management
• Management of security and safety in a professional context

Duty Station:  Approximately 60% of work time in border region with Somaliland, 40% of work time in Jijiga.