Job Description

Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) has been involved in Humanitarian mine action since 1992 and is one of the leading humanitarian demining organizations worldwide. NPA works closely with national authorities and other stakeholders to resolve the challenges in the local communities caused by landmines and other explosives remnants of war.

NPA has been working in Zimbabwe since 2013 with its administrative office based in Mutare. NPA is looking for a dynamic person to join the organization for the position of
MDD Supervisor

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities
• Every morning with MDD team leader, check the capabilities of the team, consider daily tasks, and inform team members on any security measures, results achieved the previous day, and the tasks for the current day.
• Ensures discipline and morale, deals with personal issues, and overall positive atmosphere within the team.
• Gives instructions to the MDD team leader and dog handlers according to instructions obtained by the Site Supervisor.
• Deployment of MDD, respecting safety distances as defined by SOPs, as well as site capabilities for their deployment.
• Recording of polygons and training the MDD team leader to work on ARGIS and Survey 123.
• Reporting to the Operations Manager in case of violations of SOPs or other irregularities in the work of MDD teams.

• Plan and structure a detailed maintenance and development training program for each MDD to be used during operations, as well as before and after scheduled operations (following instruction by NPA Operations Manager).

• Check the kennel routine schedule for each kennel assistant to maximize rest during kenneling.

• Carrying out a detailed (according to checklist) control of the kennel facilities every day.

• Ensuring all equipment necessary to carry out MDD operations is available as needed.

• Ensuring all required documentation is completed and stored appropriately.

• Ensuring that all operational staff is properly dressed in the issued uniform, PPE, blood group ID tag, first-aid kits, etc..

• Ensuring that a Daily Detection Capability Test is carried out and controlling process weekly.

• Check if MDD TL is conducting at least one detection capability control/check each operational day.

• Check if MDD TL Submitting up-to-date reports at the end of each operational day.
• The Operations Supervisor will have overall responsibility for the deployment of MDD Teams daily.
• Responsible for the induction of new personnel and refresher training of the MDD team.

• Responsible for Quality Assurance, making sure the teams operate according to the Standard Operational Procedures.

• Responsible for keeping the personnel status in the teams updated and informing the Operations Manager weekly. Undertake any other tasks as requested by the Operations manager.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications
• 5 O Level passes
• Basic Demining course
• Basic Medical Training
• Driver’s License
• Computer Literate
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with MDD in the field.
• MDD Team leaders Course
• Dog Handlers Course
• GTC Dog Train the Trainer Course

How to Apply

NPA is an equal opportunity employer and women are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply, please submit application letter and CV to [email protected] by 8th December 2023

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