Mechanical Team Leader

Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo (the) - Kabalo

General Responsibilities

Day to day management and supervision of mechanical operations for the clearance of landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO).

Liaising and coordinating the day to day work with the coordinating operations manager and other relevant partners.

Support of all practical aspects of the running of the operation.

Ensuring that the priorities set in the work plan are followed, and otherwise practicing a sound evaluation of priorities on emerging tasks.

Aiming to target resources in a more efficient manner and working towards an enhancement of the effective planning process, so that mine and UXO clearance operations are carried out as efficiently and as safely as possible

Fulfilling any other duties as and when assigned by the coordinating operations manager.

Detailed Responsibilities

Operating Mini MineWolf and AFEL with ALLU Bucket in daily mechanical-demining operations.
Planning the deployment of the machines, which includes detailed plans and sketches for the use of the machines in a given area (security and evacuation plans), determining which areas are suitable for MMW and AFEL with ALLU Bucket, which areas that should be demined by other means, safety distances between the manual deminers and the machines, clearance direction based on topography, wind direction etc.
Liaising with the manual demining supervisors and dog teams to optimise the integrated approach to demining where required (toolbox concept).

Supervising the actual use of the machines in the field with the emphasis on clearance overlap, marking, speed, and clearance depth and general behaviour of personnel in the field.
Obtaining detailed knowledge of and implementing standard operating procedures.
Day to day responsibility for management, implementation and setting of priorities for mechanical mine/UXO clearance operations.

Monitoing that work carried out is in accordance with set standards
Participating in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures and thematic Mine Action handbooks
Conducting regular assessments, monitoring and quality checks in accordance with set standards
Contributing to, ensuring and appreciating that capacity building and sharing of knowledge remains a high priority for MSB work
Participating in the development of effective, safe and sustainable procedures

Qualifications

Advanced technical EOD and/or demining background
Experience from mechanical mine clearance operations.
Experience as a trainer in the field of Mine Action
In-depth knowledge of international standards and regulations for Mine Action
A realistic and objective approach to new technologies and methodologies
In-depth understanding of the intercultural challenges of working environments in Africa
Excellent cooperating ability, both with national and international personnel
Knowledge of computer use and data acquisition

Languages

Fluent English is essential, both spoken and written
In-depth knowledge of technical English
Fluency in written and spoken French is highly desirable

How to apply

The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency applies a policy of equal opportunities and takes care to avoid any form of discrimination. We strive for gender balance and qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Send your application via e-mail to Camilla.abelson@msbmyndigheten.se. State the position title in the subject line.