Employer: MayDay Rescue
Location: Amman, Istanbul
Job Description
Explosive Hazard (EH) Training & Mentoring Officer
PART TIME, REMOTED WITH FREQUENT TRAVEL TO ISTANBUL AND AMMAN.
SCOPE OF WORK
The purpose of the Syria Civil Defence Explosive Hazard Mitigation (EHM) project is the establishment of Syrian Civil Defence Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Clearance and Survey Teams performing life-saving functions of identifying, marking, reporting and within capability - destroy UXO. Also liaising and educating local communities and individuals the dangers posed by explosive items and other hazards.
The EH Training and Mentoring Officer will deliver, operational oversight, mentoring, instruction and training support on a part-time basis over a 12 month period to Syria Civil Defence.
S/he will be reporting to the Specialist Training & EOD Manager.
The position will be remoted with international travel required.
Job Title: Explosive Hazard (EH) Training & Mentoring Officer
Grade: D
Duty Station: Remoted with frequent travel to Istanbul and Amman
Contracting Type: Short-term consultancy contract.
Line Manager: Specialist Training & EOD Manager
Line management responsibility: None
Full/Part Time: Part time
Tasks and Activities
· Provide instruction on the SCD EH courses when required.
· Operational guidance and mentoring to SCD EH team leaders, personnel and liaison officers.
· Working with the EOD Manager, update and review project SOPs, training syllabuses and material.
· Provide quality assurance to SCD’s EH database and information management systems.
· Update and improve Mayday Rescue’s EHM project Online Training Portal (OTP). The main point of contact for implementation and use in the field by beneficiaries and Mayday staff.
· Assist in the planning, design and where possible editing of all UXO operations material for Mayday Rescue EHM project.
· On request and under direction from the EOD Manager, liaise and brief donors and stakeholders relevant to the project.
· Keep operational/training material in line and adhering to IMAS Standards.
· Request and reconcile all financial transactions in accordance with Mayday Rescue policy and procedures.
· Perform any other relevant duties assigned by Line Manager (EOD Manager) in keeping with the delivery of the project.
Secondary:
· Provide SME knowledge to Mayday staff and SCD as and when needed.
· Support EOD Manager when required to deliver project related material.
Qualifications, education, experience and competencies.
· Excellent written and verbal English.
· Education to Bachelor Degree level.
· IMAS EOD Level 3 qualification.
· Proven working experience in EOD/Mine Action.
· Solid instructional, mentoring and coaching experience.
· Proficient with MS office and IMSMA systems (desirable).
· Familiarisation and experience of remote training methods and tools.
· Excellent analytical, problem solving and organisational skills.
· Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects – the ability to work remotely and meet relevant deadlines and responsibilities.
· Regular travel to Turkey and Jordan.
Highly desirable:
· Arabic speaker.
· Knowledge and proficiency on ArcGIS and other mapping software.
· Operational experience in the Middle East – working knowledge of the Syrian conflict.
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Location: Amman, Istanbul
Job Description
Explosive Hazard (EH) Training & Mentoring Officer
PART TIME, REMOTED WITH FREQUENT TRAVEL TO ISTANBUL AND AMMAN.
SCOPE OF WORK
The purpose of the Syria Civil Defence Explosive Hazard Mitigation (EHM) project is the establishment of Syrian Civil Defence Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Clearance and Survey Teams performing life-saving functions of identifying, marking, reporting and within capability - destroy UXO. Also liaising and educating local communities and individuals the dangers posed by explosive items and other hazards.
The EH Training and Mentoring Officer will deliver, operational oversight, mentoring, instruction and training support on a part-time basis over a 12 month period to Syria Civil Defence.
S/he will be reporting to the Specialist Training & EOD Manager.
The position will be remoted with international travel required.
Job Title: Explosive Hazard (EH) Training & Mentoring Officer
Grade: D
Duty Station: Remoted with frequent travel to Istanbul and Amman
Contracting Type: Short-term consultancy contract.
Line Manager: Specialist Training & EOD Manager
Line management responsibility: None
Full/Part Time: Part time
Tasks and Activities
· Provide instruction on the SCD EH courses when required.
· Operational guidance and mentoring to SCD EH team leaders, personnel and liaison officers.
· Working with the EOD Manager, update and review project SOPs, training syllabuses and material.
· Provide quality assurance to SCD’s EH database and information management systems.
· Update and improve Mayday Rescue’s EHM project Online Training Portal (OTP). The main point of contact for implementation and use in the field by beneficiaries and Mayday staff.
· Assist in the planning, design and where possible editing of all UXO operations material for Mayday Rescue EHM project.
· On request and under direction from the EOD Manager, liaise and brief donors and stakeholders relevant to the project.
· Keep operational/training material in line and adhering to IMAS Standards.
· Request and reconcile all financial transactions in accordance with Mayday Rescue policy and procedures.
· Perform any other relevant duties assigned by Line Manager (EOD Manager) in keeping with the delivery of the project.
Secondary:
· Provide SME knowledge to Mayday staff and SCD as and when needed.
· Support EOD Manager when required to deliver project related material.
Qualifications, education, experience and competencies.
· Excellent written and verbal English.
· Education to Bachelor Degree level.
· IMAS EOD Level 3 qualification.
· Proven working experience in EOD/Mine Action.
· Solid instructional, mentoring and coaching experience.
· Proficient with MS office and IMSMA systems (desirable).
· Familiarisation and experience of remote training methods and tools.
· Excellent analytical, problem solving and organisational skills.
· Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects – the ability to work remotely and meet relevant deadlines and responsibilities.
· Regular travel to Turkey and Jordan.
Highly desirable:
· Arabic speaker.
· Knowledge and proficiency on ArcGIS and other mapping software.
· Operational experience in the Middle East – working knowledge of the Syrian conflict.
APPLY ONLINE