AIM Searcher Deminer

WHO ARE WE?

We Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity 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.

ABOUT THE JOB

The AIM Searcher is responsible to work and support the AIM Section Leader in his day-to-day operation in the field safely according to the HDP AIM SOP 1.14.

Responsibilities:

• Shall arrive for work on time and wearing the HDP uniform.
• Shall ensure that their AIM clearance equipment is in good working order prior to leaving the Control Point.
• Shall ensure that they are wearing the appropriate PPE prior to leaving the Control Point.
• Shall report to the AIM SL/TL when losing the AIM Equipment.
• Shall remove mobile phones and all metal and jeweler prior to daily AIM operation.
• Shall conduct their work in a safe manner and as by the HDP SOPs.
• Shall inform the AIM SL/TL when discovering a suspected AIM by raising their arm and calling out “STOP”.
• Shall ensure that all equipment is maintained daily prior to departing the Control Point.
• Shall be directly responsible and accountable for their issued equipment at all times.
• Shall report any malfunctions or damage equipment to the AIM SL/TL immediately.
• Shall participate in training as instructed by the RMAM/MAM.
• Shall carry out other tasks as dictated by changing circumstances or as required by the AIM SL and TL.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies: 

• 2 years’ experience in mine action program (Clearance, EOD, Survey and Demining operation).
•  qualified EOD AMAS level 2

Education/qualifications:

• High school
• Medium School

Languages:

• Pashto and Dari –fluency
• English

Application process:

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking the Apply link below.  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.

Note: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.