Chief Technical Advisor Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is looking for an experienced Chief Technical Adviser (CTA) for the Danish Demining Group (DDG).
DDG’s work encompasses 3 key focus areas which are Mine Action (MA), Armed Violence Reduction (AVR) and Safety & Security. DDG is presently engaged in Iraq, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Colombia, South Sudan, Uganda, Myanmar and Somalia/Somaliland, and the primary focus is activities relating to the Mine Action and Armed Violence Reduction sector. Development, growth and implementation of the AVR and Safety & Security areas were initiated in 2008 and 2009 and are at present expanding the geographical focus particular on the African continent.
The overall responsibilities of the CTA will be to constantly upgrade and improve, systematize and motivate the capacities within MA in DDG as well as taking the lead on the technical on-going capacity building of relevant staff. This will entail a well experienced CTA with a strong technical capacity, a well-developed ability to motivate and train others as well as a trained eye for new innovative solutions which will keep DDG at the forefront within MA. The CTA must relate to and act towards the international context in which DDG operates, and thus a thorough understanding of the mechanism in which international NGOs work is required.
Basic functions:
The CTA is responsible for ensuring that DDG operations comply with DDG Standard Operating Procedures. This includes generic and country specific standards, training materials and technical monitoring of programmes. The CTA will be required to travel extensively to DDG programmes, implement quality assurance of current operations, attend meetings/seminars, run courses and conduct visits to potential new countries identified for operational activities by DDG.
Reporting:
The CTA reports to the Head of DDG
Internal relations:
The CTA coordinates all duties and responsibilities with the Operations Manager at DDG HQ.
Specific duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
• Monitoring and quality control of DDG Field Operations and their compliance with IMAS standards, NTSGs, DDG Impact Monitoring Manual and DDG Generic SOPs.
• Report to DDG Programme Managers and Operation Managers with c.c. to Head of Desks at DDG HQ on non-compliance issues identified within the respective Field operations and suggest a plan for corrective action.
• Ensure at all times that all DDG programmes are providing best possible value for money in terms of efficiency and productivity.
• Develop appropriate training material as required based on DDG Generic SOPs and ensure that training and refresher training is undertaken at the necessary frequency at field operations and in accordance with the generic training material.
• Write or assist in writing the technical part of DDG project proposals.
• Ensure proper output reporting by programmes via the DDG Grant Management System.
• Assist with the capacity building of TAs and OMs via the annual Operations Managers meeting.
• Represent DDG in international fora, such as the IMAS review board.
• Ensure DDG are present and participate on the development of new solutions within MA, by gathering best practises, participating in workshops and testing new methodologies.
• Advice and assist with procurement of technical equipment.
• Perform ad hoc backup support function to Operation Manager and Head of Desks at HQ in periods of high activity.
Also, it is preferable if the CTA will also be able to
• Assist in the further development and QA of DDG Armed Violence Reduction operations, particularly within Small Arms Lights Weapons Management.
Qualifications:
• Proven experience with management and leadership.
• Strong communication and training skills.
• Excellent management and personnel skills – a calm and diplomatic disposition will be preferred. Ability to work independently and still be a good team player.
• Substantial documented professional technical experience in mine action is required. IMAS level 4 or equivalent is desirable.
• Experience from international humanitarian Mine Action organisations.
• Experience from working with commercial Mine Actions companies desirable.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Well-travelled with proposal writings.
Personal competencies
• You are a strong team-player with an acute sense of cooperation and networking, internally as well as externally.
• You show initiative, have perseverance and ability to keep a cool head under stress and thrive in a strong, sometimes harsh and competitive environment.
• You have attention to details and are a “finisher” who gets the job done.
• You have strong interpersonal skills and are therefore a good communicator, motivator and trainer.
• You can organise your own work and work independently without close supervision.
Further information:
You are welcome to contact DDG Operations Manager Mr Roger Fasth (roger.fasth@drc.dk) or Head of DDG Mr Rasmus S. Jakobsen (rasmus.stuhr@drc.dk) for further information about the position.
Please note that we only accept sent online on www.drc.dk under Vacancies > Current Vacancies > DDG Chief Technical Advisor – Duty station tbd. Applications sent directly to Mr Fasth or Mr Rasmussen will not be considered.
For general information about Danish Demining Group and the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.danishdemininggroup.dk and www.drc.dk.
Terms:
Commencement: January 2013
Duty station: Negotiable, with an expected 130 travel days a year to DDG programs, workshops, etc.
Contract: Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment. The position is categorised as A8 or A9 – see the Terms and Conditions here http://www.drc.dk/about-drc/vacancies/
Application and CV:
Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, in English and marked “CTA DDG”, sent together with a CV, will be considered.
We only accept applications sent online on www.drc.dk under Vacancies > Current Vacancies > DDG Chief Technical Advisor – Duty station tbd. (Click on the vacancy, then on “Apply” at the bottom of the windrow that opens). Please remember to include your letter of application and your CV.
Applications are to be submitted no later than Friday 2. November, 2012.
Please contact Anne Oxholm, job@drc.dk, if you experience problems with your online application.
About DDG:
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organisation working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than thirty countries throughout the world.
Danish Demining Group (DDG) is a part of DRC. DDG’s mission is to recreate a safe environment where people can live without the threat of landmines, unexploded ordnance and small arms & light weapons. DDG works with and within communities in some of the worlds most conflict affected countries to improve their livelihoods and enable economic and social development.
DDG’s work is based on the ethical standards and humanitarian values of DRC.
DDG strive to:
• Enhance human safety by clearing landmines, unexploded ordnance and small arms & light weapons and by providing risk education and raising awareness
• Provide impact oriented, cost effective and innovative solutions in close cooperation with relevant stakeholders
• Support local structures and institutions with finding sustainable solutions to residual problems and in a manner that enables economic and social development
Presently DDG has 8 employees in Copenhagen, approximately 40 expats in the field, and a large number of local employees.
To Apply:
www.drc.dk
DDG’s work encompasses 3 key focus areas which are Mine Action (MA), Armed Violence Reduction (AVR) and Safety & Security. DDG is presently engaged in Iraq, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Colombia, South Sudan, Uganda, Myanmar and Somalia/Somaliland, and the primary focus is activities relating to the Mine Action and Armed Violence Reduction sector. Development, growth and implementation of the AVR and Safety & Security areas were initiated in 2008 and 2009 and are at present expanding the geographical focus particular on the African continent.
The overall responsibilities of the CTA will be to constantly upgrade and improve, systematize and motivate the capacities within MA in DDG as well as taking the lead on the technical on-going capacity building of relevant staff. This will entail a well experienced CTA with a strong technical capacity, a well-developed ability to motivate and train others as well as a trained eye for new innovative solutions which will keep DDG at the forefront within MA. The CTA must relate to and act towards the international context in which DDG operates, and thus a thorough understanding of the mechanism in which international NGOs work is required.
Basic functions:
The CTA is responsible for ensuring that DDG operations comply with DDG Standard Operating Procedures. This includes generic and country specific standards, training materials and technical monitoring of programmes. The CTA will be required to travel extensively to DDG programmes, implement quality assurance of current operations, attend meetings/seminars, run courses and conduct visits to potential new countries identified for operational activities by DDG.
Reporting:
The CTA reports to the Head of DDG
Internal relations:
The CTA coordinates all duties and responsibilities with the Operations Manager at DDG HQ.
Specific duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
• Monitoring and quality control of DDG Field Operations and their compliance with IMAS standards, NTSGs, DDG Impact Monitoring Manual and DDG Generic SOPs.
• Report to DDG Programme Managers and Operation Managers with c.c. to Head of Desks at DDG HQ on non-compliance issues identified within the respective Field operations and suggest a plan for corrective action.
• Ensure at all times that all DDG programmes are providing best possible value for money in terms of efficiency and productivity.
• Develop appropriate training material as required based on DDG Generic SOPs and ensure that training and refresher training is undertaken at the necessary frequency at field operations and in accordance with the generic training material.
• Write or assist in writing the technical part of DDG project proposals.
• Ensure proper output reporting by programmes via the DDG Grant Management System.
• Assist with the capacity building of TAs and OMs via the annual Operations Managers meeting.
• Represent DDG in international fora, such as the IMAS review board.
• Ensure DDG are present and participate on the development of new solutions within MA, by gathering best practises, participating in workshops and testing new methodologies.
• Advice and assist with procurement of technical equipment.
• Perform ad hoc backup support function to Operation Manager and Head of Desks at HQ in periods of high activity.
Also, it is preferable if the CTA will also be able to
• Assist in the further development and QA of DDG Armed Violence Reduction operations, particularly within Small Arms Lights Weapons Management.
Qualifications:
• Proven experience with management and leadership.
• Strong communication and training skills.
• Excellent management and personnel skills – a calm and diplomatic disposition will be preferred. Ability to work independently and still be a good team player.
• Substantial documented professional technical experience in mine action is required. IMAS level 4 or equivalent is desirable.
• Experience from international humanitarian Mine Action organisations.
• Experience from working with commercial Mine Actions companies desirable.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Well-travelled with proposal writings.
Personal competencies
• You are a strong team-player with an acute sense of cooperation and networking, internally as well as externally.
• You show initiative, have perseverance and ability to keep a cool head under stress and thrive in a strong, sometimes harsh and competitive environment.
• You have attention to details and are a “finisher” who gets the job done.
• You have strong interpersonal skills and are therefore a good communicator, motivator and trainer.
• You can organise your own work and work independently without close supervision.
Further information:
You are welcome to contact DDG Operations Manager Mr Roger Fasth (roger.fasth@drc.dk) or Head of DDG Mr Rasmus S. Jakobsen (rasmus.stuhr@drc.dk) for further information about the position.
Please note that we only accept sent online on www.drc.dk under Vacancies > Current Vacancies > DDG Chief Technical Advisor – Duty station tbd. Applications sent directly to Mr Fasth or Mr Rasmussen will not be considered.
For general information about Danish Demining Group and the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.danishdemininggroup.dk and www.drc.dk.
Terms:
Commencement: January 2013
Duty station: Negotiable, with an expected 130 travel days a year to DDG programs, workshops, etc.
Contract: Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment. The position is categorised as A8 or A9 – see the Terms and Conditions here http://www.drc.dk/about-drc/vacancies/
Application and CV:
Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, in English and marked “CTA DDG”, sent together with a CV, will be considered.
We only accept applications sent online on www.drc.dk under Vacancies > Current Vacancies > DDG Chief Technical Advisor – Duty station tbd. (Click on the vacancy, then on “Apply” at the bottom of the windrow that opens). Please remember to include your letter of application and your CV.
Applications are to be submitted no later than Friday 2. November, 2012.
Please contact Anne Oxholm, job@drc.dk, if you experience problems with your online application.
About DDG:
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organisation working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than thirty countries throughout the world.
Danish Demining Group (DDG) is a part of DRC. DDG’s mission is to recreate a safe environment where people can live without the threat of landmines, unexploded ordnance and small arms & light weapons. DDG works with and within communities in some of the worlds most conflict affected countries to improve their livelihoods and enable economic and social development.
DDG’s work is based on the ethical standards and humanitarian values of DRC.
DDG strive to:
• Enhance human safety by clearing landmines, unexploded ordnance and small arms & light weapons and by providing risk education and raising awareness
• Provide impact oriented, cost effective and innovative solutions in close cooperation with relevant stakeholders
• Support local structures and institutions with finding sustainable solutions to residual problems and in a manner that enables economic and social development
Presently DDG has 8 employees in Copenhagen, approximately 40 expats in the field, and a large number of local employees.
To Apply:
www.drc.dk
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