Mechanical Technical advisor to Mine Action Programme in Angola

DanChurchAid is looking to hire a Mechanical Technical advisor to Mine Action Programme in Angola. The technical advisor shall work in close collaboration with the team of 4 expatriates and approximately 100 national staff. The posting is a non-family duty station.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Mechanical Technical Advisor’s main responsibility is the management and control of mechanical mine clearance assets

• Reports directly to and is managed by the Operation Manager. • Executes his/her responsibilities within the mandate, approved plans and budget of the programme and the Plan of Action • The Mechanical TA is responsible for the management and operation of the DCA Mechanical Mine Clearance Teams and maintenance of the DCA HMA Angola Mechanical Mine clearance assets • The Mechanical TA is also responsible for proposing and organizing specific training for national personnel, this will be in line with the capacity building plans of our national staff • Provide advice on technical issues to the Operations Manager and assist, as required, in the development, maintenance and up-dating of the DCA ANGOLA Mechanical SOPs. • It is the responsibility of the Mechanical TA to keep himself/herself updated about new techniques, manuals and devices • It is the responsibility of the Mechanical TA to control the Medic, drivers and other supporting personnel attached to the team when it comes to their duties and responsibilities • QA (Quality assurance) and QC (quality control) on the minefield/working area should be completed by the Mechanical TA according to the DCA Mechanical SOP’s • Co-ordination medevac exercises, planned by the Medical Supervisor and Operations Manager • As required by the Operations Manager, establish and maintain relationships at a technical level with all organizations (civil, commercial, military, or humanitarian) involved in mine action and related activities in the project area of operations • Undertake other such actions as deemed appropriate and necessary by the Operations Manager • In the case off absent of the Operation Manager the Mechanical TA will take over the responsibility of the Operations.

Planning and supervising daily activities for the component he/she is responsible for:

• Daily management of the Mechanical Mine Clearance Teams • Ensuring that the Mechanical Mine Clearance equipment, currently 2 MMW 240, a Casspir, and a Rhino are operational and on site in accordance to the Plan of Action • Operation of the MineWolf in the minefields including all working and safety procedures are in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) • Manage and check National Operators conducting regular maintenance works as required by the Mine Wolf guidelines, and regular maintenance of Casspir and Rhino • Responsible for tasking the teams and preparing and checking reports, maps, photo log etc, as well as report on the activities of his/hers team, security situation and any other relevant information to the Operations Manager on daily and/or weekly basis • Define the needed spare part stock and provide input to the annual procurement process.

• Management of spares for the DCA Mechanical Assets, stored in the field • Re-ordering of consumables for the Mechanical Teams • Mechanical TA is responsible for proper use and maintenance of all equipment, such as vehicle, radios, mine detectors etc. that is issued to the component under his/hers responsibility

Qualifications: • Advanced technical/ mechanical background and specialised in mine clearance machines, Mini Mine wolf, MMW240, flail and tiller system. • International managerial experience from mechanical maintenance and repair • An understanding of integrated HMA projects - incorporating mechanical equipment with manual demining operations • Experience working in remote locations and challenging environments is an advantage • Cultural awareness, sensitivity, responsiveness to local environments, and ability to work within an ethnically diverse team structure • Advanced computer skills ,excel ,Microsoft Word and Power point • Good English communications skills (verbal and written)

We offer: • A job that will make a difference and improve the lives of people living at risk from landmines and other explosive remnants of war • Committed colleagues and support from HQ • Salary scale of DKK 32.000 – 38.000 (based on previous experience), pension allowance, comprehensive insurance package, free housing • Rest and recuperation package • 6 weeks of paid annual leave • Period of employment: One year, from April 1, 2012 (or as soon as possible), with possibility for extension • Duty Station (non family): Luena, Moxico province, Angola.

Who are we DanChurchAid (DCA) was established in 1922 to assist the poorest of the poor. DCA has regional offices located in the Middle East, Asia, Africa and South America and is focusing its activities on 5 programme types: food security, HIV/AIDS, political space, humanitarian response and mine action. DCA has been operational in mine action since 1999, and currently has operations in Albania, Angola, Burma/Myanmar, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lebanon, Libya, Laos and Sudan.

DCA has been implementing a Humanitarian Mine Action programme in Angola since 2004. DCA is operating in the Moxico Province in Eastern Angola, which was the scene of some of the heaviest fighting during the civil war and Moxico is the most mine-contaminated province in Angola. The programme consists of manual and mechanical clearance of landmines as well as mine risk education and survey teams and is currently funded by Europeaid, FinnChurchAid and private funds.

How to apply Closing date for online applications is February 27, 2012.

All interested irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.

Initial phone/Skype interviews are expected to take place in the second week of March, 2012.

How to apply:

To apply online, please go to "Get involved" at www.danchurchaid.org