NTS/EORE Project Manager

Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of Operations Manager, the NTS/MRE Project Manager is responsible for the overall review, planning and implementation of MRE/NTS operations and it will include:

• Initiate, plan and coordinate MRE/NTS in targeted communities; 
• Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly work plans; 
• Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly reports  
• Provide assistance to Operations Manager in producing concept notes and proposals 
• Ensure that all reports from the field are properly completed and submitted in a timely fashion; 
• Ensure timely reporting to the Operations Manager, Head of Programme and other relevant stakeholders; 
• Carry out needs’ assessment, baseline surveys and data collection in the field  
• Liaise with local authorities, community leaders, and stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of the MRE/NTS activities; 
• Supervise the teams and ensure that the tasked MRE/NTS activities are carried out in the field; 
• Conduct regular Quality Assurance (QA); 
• Analyze data on contamination collected by the survey teams and provide reports on hazardous areas;  
• Keep monthly records of MRE/NTS teams’ progress and activities  
• Ensure that the team has the necessary materials and other equipment to carry out the designated activities; 
• Any other reasonable task as directed by the Operations Manager.
• Conduct training for MRE/NTS operators/facilitators, central people in the communities etc.; 
• Conduct refresher training for MRE/NTS facilitators and ensure the skills of the MRE/NTS operators/facilitators are according to standards; 
• Maintain good communication with other Mine Action interventions;  
• Maintain good communication with partner organizations; 
• Maintain good relationships with other mine action interventions in the area including those involved in survey, marking and clearance to ensure good coordination and shared knowledge. 
• Manage funds as required. 
• Any other reasonable task as directed by the Operations Manager

Experience and technical competencies:

• First Aid course
• Proven ability to obey obstructions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent knowledge of non-technical survey and community support activities
• Excellent knowledge of Mine Action Standards
• Knowledge of Mines and UXO encountered in Libya and understanding of military operations
• Good knowledge of clearance and support equipment utilized in demining operations
• Excellent knowledge of topography and map drawing, basic handling of compass, GPS and digital camera
• Good knowledge in IMSMA and Bas Camp Garmin. Other GIZ software is an asset 
• Computer literate, MS Office and DRC Dynamic
• Good writing skills in reporting
• Ability to draft proposals and SOP