Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) Technical Field Manager

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), one of the world’s leading humanitarian non-governmental organisations, is seeking a highly qualified, experienced, and motivated professional to join its team as Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) Technical Field Manager.

This position provides an opportunity to contribute to impactful and life-saving humanitarian operations in complex and challenging environments. The successful candidate will be a results-oriented professional with a strong commitment to humanitarian principles, operational excellence, quality programming, and effective coordination and partnership development.

Overall Purpose of the Role

The Technical Field Manager (TFM) is responsible for the technical leadership, operational management, and quality assurance of Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) activities across assigned operational areas in South Sudan. The TFM ensures the safe, effective, and efficient implementation of BAC, EOD, NTS, EORE, and other HMA operations in compliance with IMAS, South Sudan National Technical Standards and Guidelines (NTSGs), DRC SOPs, and donor requirements. The position provides technical oversight, operational planning, accreditation support, quality management, staff development, and partner capacity strengthening to ensure the delivery of high-quality HMA operations.

In addition, the TFM serves as DRC's senior HMA representative in the assigned field locations, ensuring effective coordination of operational support functions, logistics, administration, stakeholder engagement, and field-level representation to enable uninterrupted programme delivery.

The position requires an experienced Humanitarian Mine Action professional with extensive operational experience in South Sudan, capable of providing immediate technical leadership in a complex and rapidly changing humanitarian environment.

 

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Leadership & Operations

• Lead the planning, implementation, supervision, and quality assurance of all Humanitarian Mine Action operations within assigned operational areas on behalf of the HMA Operations Manager.
• Implement the operational priorities, technical direction, and management decisions of the HMA Operations Manager, ensuring effective execution in the field.
• Advise and provide regular updates to the HMA Operations Manager on operational progress, technical challenges, risks, resource requirements, and opportunities to support informed decision-making.
• Support the HMA Operations Manager in operational planning, budgeting, proposal development, accreditation, and implementation of strategic programme priorities.
• Ensure all HMA activities are implemented in compliance with IMAS, South Sudan National Technical Standards and Guidelines (NTSGs), DRC SOPs, donor requirements, and guidance provided by the HMA Operations Manager.
• Escalate operational, technical, security, or compliance issues that may affect programme delivery to the HMA Operations Manager, and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Review and endorse operational plans, technical documentation, and reports before submission to the HMA Operations Manager.
• Act on delegated authority from the HMA Operations Manager for the day-to-day management of field operations
•  Coordinate closely with other Technical Field Managers, Team Leaders, and Supervisors to ensure consistent implementation of HMA operations, harmonization of technical standards, and effective resource utilization across all operational areas.
• Promote the exchange of technical knowledge, operational lessons learned, and best practices among field management and operational staff to strengthen programme quality and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate regular technical discussions and peer reviews with Technical Field Manager(s), Team Leaders, and Supervisors to address operational challenges, share innovations, and improve operational effectiveness.
• Support the development of standardized operational procedures, technical guidance, and lessons learned based on field experience and emerging operational needs.
• Foster collaboration and teamwork across field locations to ensure consistency in the application of IMAS, South Sudan NTSGs, DRC SOPs, and donor requirements.

2. Operational Management

•  Manage the day-to-day field implementation of HMA operations under the overall direction of the HMA Operations Manager.
•  Ensure effective coordination of personnel, equipment, logistics, and operational resources, and keep the HMA Operations Manager informed of significant developments.
• Represent the HMA Operations Manager during field-level technical and operational coordination meetings when delegated.

3. Field Coordination & Support

• Coordinate with NMAA, UNMAS, authorities, and humanitarian partners.
• Coordinate logistics, fleet, procurement, accommodation, and camp support with support departments.
• Ensure field offices and camps function effectively.
• Represent DRC in field coordination meetings.

4. Staff Management

• Supervise Team Leaders.
• Mentor national staff.
• Manage staff welfare, leave planning, discipline, and performance.
• Promote staff development and succession planning.
• Provide regular technical feedback and recommendations to the HMA Operations Manager based on lessons learned, operational experience, and coordination with other Technical Field Managers to support continuous improvement of the HMA programme.

Requirements

Education

• Degree in Engineering, Humanitarian Mine Action, Military Science, or related field is desirable.
• EOD Level 3 certification (mandatory).
• IMAS qualifications.
• QA/QC certification desirable.

Training Management qualification desirable.

Experience and Technical Competencies

• Minimum seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in Humanitarian Mine Action, including technical management of BAC, EOD, NTS, and/or EORE operations.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in a technical management or supervisory role within a humanitarian mine action programme.
• Valid IMAS-compliant EOD Level 3 qualification from a recognized training institution (mandatory).
• Current or previous UNMAS South Sudan accreditation as an EOD Operator Level 3, or demonstrable ability to obtain accreditation immediately upon deployment.
• Extensive operational experience in South Sudan, with demonstrated knowledge of South Sudan National Technical Standards and Guidelines (NTSGs), NMAA procedures, and UNMAS accreditation requirements.
• Proven experience conducting Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), operational planning, and technical supervision.
• Demonstrated experience delivering technical training, refresher training, and mentoring national staff.
• Experience managing operations in remote, insecure, and logistically challenging environments.

Excellent written and spoken English.

Languages

• Fluent written and spoken English (mandatory).
• Arabic is desirable.
• Other regional languages are an advantage.

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 uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Contract length: 8 Months

Band: F

Work location: Juba – Roving

Start date: ASAP

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