Non-Technical Survey Coordinator

The Non-Technical Survey Coordinator will support the strategic development, programmatic direction, and technical oversight of Community Liaison activities implementing Non-Technical Survey (NTS) and Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) across Ukraine. The role includes mentorship and capacity building to nationalize the position and ensure quality and technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of HMA setting the strategic direction of Community Liaison activities aligned with country and donor strategies
• Identify and promote opportunities for integration with Protection, Shelter and Economic Recovery sectors
• Provide technical inputs to fundraising concept notes and proposals including targets, outputs, indicators, budgets and workplans
• Support technical review of partner proposals and budgets
• Support technical assessment and capacity development plans for national HMA partners
• Ensure partner-led implementation meets DRC technical and quality standards
• Maintain and update SOPs aligned with International and National Mine Action Standards
• Advise on safe and effective management of Community Liaison tasks
• Identify gaps and inefficiencies in Community Liaison implementation
• Organize coordination meetings for Areas of Operations
• Provide technical oversight of Explosive Ordnance Risk Education activities and training
• Monitor efficiency of EORE delivery and casualty trends
• Maintain oversight of NTS methodologies and propose innovative practices
• Develop and ensure rollout of assessment protocols and guidelines
• Establish technical criteria for hazardous area designation and cancellation
• Develop pre and post-clearance protocols and communication strategies
• Provide technical oversight and advice on community engagement best practices
• Analyze land release impacts in coordination with MEAL and other sectors
• Coordinate organization of HMA workshops and public events
• Ensure technical standards for NTS/EORE documentation and reporting
• Cooperate with MEAL to design and implement monitoring tools for land release
• Provide technical support and mentorship to national colleagues
• Participate in recruitment, performance management and capacity development of NTS/EORE teams
• Coordinate delivery of training activities for national staff
• Maintain capacity building register for Community Liaison staff
• Support procurement of NTS and EORE equipment
• Support Quality Management team on QA/QC visits and address non-conformities
• Update SOPs and Technical Methodologies and Procedures for approval
• Attend national and international Mine Action meetings and conferences
• Maintain liaison with relevant stakeholders and establish networks for information exchange

Requirements

• Technical certification in NTS
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in humanitarian mine action
• At least 3 years experience managing and overseeing NTS activities
• A master's degree in international development, humanitarian affairs, social sciences, or a related field
• Proven experience with conducting capacity development and mentorship in the field of NTS
• Full professional proficiency in written and verbal English, with excellent communication skills
• Computer literacy: advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office package (with focus on Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and program development
• Comprehensive knowledge of International Mine Action Standards and humanitarian mine action best practices
• Proven experience managing complex programs and providing technical oversight across multiple locations
• Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority and to coordinate effectively across departments and with external stakeholders
• Proven experience developing technical standards and operating procedures
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills
• Familiarity with quality management systems in humanitarian contexts

Skills

• Non-Technical Survey Certification
• Humanitarian Mine Action
• NTS Activity Management
• Capacity Development
• Mentorship
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS PowerPoint
• Strategic Planning
• Program Development
• International Mine Action Standards
• Technical Oversight
• Programme Management
• Technical Standards Development
• Operating Procedures Development
• Quality Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Analytical Skills

Languages

English