HMA Technical Field Manager

Job Description

Who are we?

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

DRC Syria

DRC has been actively operating in Syria since 2008 mainly supporting refugees. In June 2012, DRC was authorized by the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) to expand its humanitarian efforts and provide assistance to IDPs and the vulnerable resident population countrywide. Since then, DRC activities have been focused on NFI distributions, Shelter, WASH, Protection, Education, Livelihoods and Mine Risk Education in six Governorates (Damascus, Rural Damascus, Dara'a, Aleppo, Hama, and Homs). While Protection/community service activities are provided to beneficiaries throughout our six Community Centers.

About the job

Within HMA team, Technical Field Manager (TFM) will train, deploy and supervise new multi-task clearance and EOD teams in Rural Damascus and other areas of Syria thereafter assisting HMA Operations Manager expand clearance footprint to other heavily EO contaminated areas in Syria. The role will involve teams’ management and responsibility for safety and security of DRC staff, and oversight of admin and logistics support functions in the HMA location. The incumbent’s desire to be a member of a team with ability to lead others and produce results independently in a conservative and challenging environment, will be essential requirements for successful fulfillment of this role.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage assigned area for HMA project(s) implementation.
• Oversee recruitment and conduct IMAS-compliant training for new HMA teams in NTS, EOD, MMC and BAC.
• Deploy HMA teams effectively and efficiently.
• Manage and quality assure (QA) HMA activities.
• Ensure projects are implemented on donor targets, and up to expected quality.
• Continuously assess prevailing security situation and plan accordingly.
• Act as safety focal point being responsible for DRC staff adherence to safety SOPs and guidance in assigned area.
• Implement all activities in accordance with DRC HMA SOPs and DRC non-HMA standards of conduct.
• Produce accurate, timely and high-quality reporting to OM and to HMA partners and authorities, as required.
• Engage with and coach HMA and support staff to enact teamwork, enhance cooperation and collective performance.
• Brief local authorities and organisations operating in assigned location on HMA and enquire their feedback to DRC
• Plan with OM on procurements and deployments to ensure operations are implemented on time and within budget.
• Act in the role of HMA Operations Manager if required in their absence.
• Act in the role of NTS/EORE TFM if required in their absence.
• Perform any other duties or tasks assigned to them by the HMA Operations Manager.

Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)

• EOD 3 qualified with operational experience. Min 3 years.
• MMC/BAC with operational / management experience. Min 3 years.
• NTS/EORE with operational / management experience. Min 3 years.
• Experience in project start-up.
• Past management of HMA support/HR/finance/logistics/admin function. Min 3 years.
• Past work in challenging environments. Min 3 years.
• Past cooperation with local partner/authority towards shared outcome.
• Proficient in use of MS office and comms applications.

Education:

• IMAS EOD 3 or equivalent (requirement)
• IMAS EOD Level 3+ (desirable)
• NTS/EORE certificates (desirable)
• MMC/BAC certificates (desirable)
• IM experience (desirable)
• Degree level education (an advantage)
• Driving license

Languages:

• Arabic (fluent - requirement - no translator will be provided)
• English (fluent – requirement)

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

We offer

Contract length: 12 months (Extension based on performance and funds)

Level: Management – F1

Location: Rural Damascus with countrywide travel

Expected Start date: 01st of October-2025, subject to confirmed funding