Mar 15, 2021

Operations Manager - Kosovo

Employer: Norwegian People's Aid 
Location: Kosovo


In this position your main responsibilities will be:
To lead, oversee and safely manage all aspects of Mine Action operations in the NPA Kosovo Programme. Ensure that Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are following best practices and are compliant with IMAS/NMAS and NPA’s policies and mandate.
To assist and support the NPA Kosovo Country Director in developing the country programme strategy, plans, proposals and budgets with regards to training and operations in line with NPA’s mission and mandate.
To conduct assessments and other technical missions on behalf of NPA in country and worldwide as required by the Country Director, Regional Director, and DMAD Management.
The position is based in Kosovska Mitrovica, and will require extensive travel time between the base and the operations sites and the ability to work and live in remote environments if needed.

To be succesfull in this role you must have:
Certified EOD L3 required
Minimum three years’ experience of working in a Cluster Munition Remnants (CMR) operations environment required
Minimum 8 years of progressive technical or management responsibility in a mine action programme and/or capacity development of national authorities required

We consider it an advantage if you also have:
Good knowledge and working experience with the full mine action toolbox
Understanding of standard international donor and NPA procedures and compliance requirements
Experience with ArcGIS and IMSMA
Competence in running gender and diversity sensitive/responsive operations
Thorough understanding of the socio-political and security context in Kosovo
Experience in liaising with national authorities, donors, and other relevant stakeholders
Understanding of policy and strategic inter-sector developments, their impact on NPA operations
Understanding of Land Release and CMRS

For all positions we are looking for people with the experience and ability to work independently, be proactive and make decisions as required. Good communication skills, cultural understanding, diplomacy and interpersonal skills is a prerequisite for being successful.

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