Humanitarian Mine Action Team Member – NTS Surveyor

Who are we?

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunities for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home. 

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

DRC Syria

DRC has been actively operating in Syria since 2008 mainly supporting refugees. In June 2012, DRC was authorized by the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) to expand its humanitarian efforts and provide assistance to IDPs and the vulnerable resident population countrywide. Since then, DRC activities have been focused on NFI distributions, Shelter, WASH, Protection, Education, Livelihoods, and Mine Risk Education in six Governorates (Damascus, Rural Damascus, Dara'a, Aleppo, Hama, and Homs). While Protection/community service activities are provided to beneficiaries throughout our Community Centers.

About the job

The overall role of the NTS Surveyor is to implement NTS activities with DRC HDP Programme in Syria that includes:

1) Identification and assessment of hazardous areas through Non-Technical Survey that will enable safe return of communities and/or productive use of land;

3) Supervision of marking of contaminated areas, as part of NTS, that will generate a decrease in the number of casualties;

4) Community Liaison to maximize impact and ensure community participation.

The NTS/CL Operator is deployed for NTS/ CL activities following the procedures outlined in the SOPs as well as IMAS.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the NTS Team Lead in the identification of areas for NTS processes through desk studies;
• Assist the NTS Team Lead in the planning of NTS tasks;
• Implement NTS processes in compliance with relevant SOPs and guidelines, including desk research, individual interviews, focus group discussions, key stakeholders interviews and reporting; 
• Assist marking activities in line with internal SOPs and National Mine Action Standards;
• Comply with timelines, deadlines, and quality standards and SOPs;
• Understand and follow all safety SOPs in Syria and communicate any change on the security situation to the NTS Team Lead;
• Conduct Community Liaison prior to, during and after clearance to guide the deployment of assets and verify the relevance of the intervention (including post clearance surveys);
• Maintain working relations with local authorities and with communities of intervention;
• Maintain working relations and regular Communications with security stakeholders (police, military, civil defence, vigilantes) in the areas of operations in close collaboration with NTS Team Lead;
• Ensure and maintain the equipment in good condition and report any damage to the NTS Team Lead;
• All other responsibilities included into the approved NTS SOP.

Experience and technical competencies:

Essential:

• Certificate/Accreditation of participation in a Deminers Training and NTS/CL by recognized INGO;
• Knowledge of 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;

Desirables:

• Certificate/Accreditation of participation in a NTS and RE training by recognized INGO.
• At least 1 year of proven previous experience in NTS and/or community Liaison.

Education:

• Secondary/High school education
• HMA experience

Languages:

• Fluent in Arabic and English;

 In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:  

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

We offer:

Contract length: 12 months with possibility of extension

Level: Non-Management – J

Location: Rural Damascus – Syria

Expected Start date: ASAP

Application process:

Interested? Then apply for this position here: Humanitarian Mine Action Team Member – NTS Surveyor - Application Form

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV-only applications will not be considered.

Applications close: 19 May 2025

 **Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.**

Need further information?

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.org