Employer: HALO Trust
Location: Latin America
Closing date: 01 Sep 2017
HALO has been active in Latin America since May 2009. Our mission is to work with regional governments as part of security sector reform programmes and in the wider humanitarian mine action sector. We aim to provide support for the clearance of the debris of war, disarmament and stockpile management. Subject to funding, we are currently seeking enthusiastic and qualified individuals to join various country teams across the Latin America region.
Ammunition Technical Officers will work under the direction of the Project Manager and Regional Director in support of wider country goals. Successfully candidates are primarily responsible for managing HALO’s activities in the field of Stockpile Management and Explosive Ordnance Disposal to ensure that the program is on target to deliver its contractual obligations, specifically:
· Evaluating and quantifying host nations stockpiles and identifying weapons and ammunition for disposal
· Providing technical assistance to host nations law enforcement agencies to ensure the correct segregation of ammunition by hazard divisions and categories
· Mitigating the overfilling of ammunition stores and armouries
· Planning and conducting national capacity training on the safe and secure storage of ammunition as required
· Supervising the safe transportation and storage of ammunition
· Ensuring that standards are maintained across all operational activities and events
· Helping undertake assessments of new countries with a view to establishing additional programs
· Develop training packages and regionally orientated standard operating procedures
· Reviewing explosive storage arrangements on programs and advising on measures to bring conditions into line with International Ammunition Technical Guidelines (IATG) and International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) guidelines
Additional duties will include:
· Discussing the project and national capacity training needs with the Project Manager and Regional Director
· Familiarisation with in-country EOD and operating procedures, particularly any restrictions which are unique to each country project
· Conducting or managing EOD tasks when necessary
· Establishing levels of staffing and the minimum qualification required for each level of field supervision for ad hoc tasking
· Monitoring the quantity and state of host nation explosive resources in-country and making recommendations to the Project Manager for additional activity investment
· Reviewing existing host nation explosive/ammunition storage and accounting procedures and assisting in their monitoring and improvement
· When not participating in PSSM activities, assisting the Project Manager with the normal duties of a HALO Field Officer.
REQUIREMENTS
· Proficient in spoken and written Spanish preferred
· Trained Ammunition Technician with at least 3 years’ experience
· IMAS Level 3 or 3+ Explosive Ordnance Disposal competence
· Technical knowledge – comprehensive understanding of the principles behind storing and processing ammunition in base depots or field storage sites at home or on operations
· Communication Skills – strong spoken and written communication skills
· Creativity and Innovation – strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to handle a range of management and coordination issues
· Ability to Learn and train others – willingness to keep abreast of new developments, train others and work through interpreters
· Experience working in and living in harsh and remote environments, and in close proximity to others
· Good IT skills are essential
· Military background beneficial
Start Date: The successful candidates should be ready to deploy on the 1st October 2017
Duration: The fixed term contracts will be for an initial period of twelve (12) months with the potential for extension subject to funding continuation
Closing date: 01 Sep 2017
HALO has been active in Latin America since May 2009. Our mission is to work with regional governments as part of security sector reform programmes and in the wider humanitarian mine action sector. We aim to provide support for the clearance of the debris of war, disarmament and stockpile management. Subject to funding, we are currently seeking enthusiastic and qualified individuals to join various country teams across the Latin America region.
Ammunition Technical Officers will work under the direction of the Project Manager and Regional Director in support of wider country goals. Successfully candidates are primarily responsible for managing HALO’s activities in the field of Stockpile Management and Explosive Ordnance Disposal to ensure that the program is on target to deliver its contractual obligations, specifically:
· Evaluating and quantifying host nations stockpiles and identifying weapons and ammunition for disposal
· Providing technical assistance to host nations law enforcement agencies to ensure the correct segregation of ammunition by hazard divisions and categories
· Mitigating the overfilling of ammunition stores and armouries
· Planning and conducting national capacity training on the safe and secure storage of ammunition as required
· Supervising the safe transportation and storage of ammunition
· Ensuring that standards are maintained across all operational activities and events
· Helping undertake assessments of new countries with a view to establishing additional programs
· Develop training packages and regionally orientated standard operating procedures
· Reviewing explosive storage arrangements on programs and advising on measures to bring conditions into line with International Ammunition Technical Guidelines (IATG) and International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) guidelines
Additional duties will include:
· Discussing the project and national capacity training needs with the Project Manager and Regional Director
· Familiarisation with in-country EOD and operating procedures, particularly any restrictions which are unique to each country project
· Conducting or managing EOD tasks when necessary
· Establishing levels of staffing and the minimum qualification required for each level of field supervision for ad hoc tasking
· Monitoring the quantity and state of host nation explosive resources in-country and making recommendations to the Project Manager for additional activity investment
· Reviewing existing host nation explosive/ammunition storage and accounting procedures and assisting in their monitoring and improvement
· When not participating in PSSM activities, assisting the Project Manager with the normal duties of a HALO Field Officer.
REQUIREMENTS
· Proficient in spoken and written Spanish preferred
· Trained Ammunition Technician with at least 3 years’ experience
· IMAS Level 3 or 3+ Explosive Ordnance Disposal competence
· Technical knowledge – comprehensive understanding of the principles behind storing and processing ammunition in base depots or field storage sites at home or on operations
· Communication Skills – strong spoken and written communication skills
· Creativity and Innovation – strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to handle a range of management and coordination issues
· Ability to Learn and train others – willingness to keep abreast of new developments, train others and work through interpreters
· Experience working in and living in harsh and remote environments, and in close proximity to others
· Good IT skills are essential
· Military background beneficial
Start Date: The successful candidates should be ready to deploy on the 1st October 2017
Duration: The fixed term contracts will be for an initial period of twelve (12) months with the potential for extension subject to funding continuation