Sarey, Multi Location
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Duties and Responsibilities:
The MDD Operations Officer under the direct supervision of the Sr. Operations Manager and general direction from the Chief of Operations is responsible for the following assigned tasks:
• Supervise and manage the Mine Detection Dogs tests and licensing processes.
• Monitor the current operations by regular field visits.
• Conducts regular analysis of the MDD operations to ensure the MDD part of the demining tool box is up to the standard.
• Conduct researches on MDD related matter to ensure MDD operations is continually improved
• Coordinate with the GICHD the MDD related trials and provide technical advices to the MACCA chief of operations with regard to further development of MDD Operations in Afghanistan
• Make continual efforts to find practical solutions with regard to the challenges ahead MDD mine clearance operations in order to enhance the level of confidence for MDD operations
• Preparation of briefing documents for operation meeting.
• Control the daily attendance of all personnel in the current MDD operations staff.
• Review all MDD SOP’s from MDD organizations in Afghanistan.
• Preparation of reports and statistics related to MDD operations
• Maintenance and control of tasks for MDD testing.
• Provide technical advice on MDDs procedures and implementation for field operators.
• When required coordinate with MDD organizations on operations matters.
• Review the locations for licensing testing.
• Ongoing review of the Afghanistan National Mine Action Standards as applicable to MDD.
• Make sure the MDD related database is kept updated
• Be a member of accident investigation teams as requested by the MACCA for MDD.
• Provide an annual work plan to the Chief of Operations.
• Carry out any other tasks assigned by the MACCA Chief of Operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Science or other related fields, or secondary diploma with 2 years of additional relevant work experience may be considered.
• At least 5 years experience in mine dog operations/training and a solid understanding of MDD training, dog licensing and accreditation processes.
• Experience at working with foreigners and international organizations.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and local languages, specifically Pashto and Dari
Other Competencies
• Thorough knowledge of International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) and of demining SOPs including the use of Mine Detection Dogs.
• Thorough knowledge of IMSMA.
• A solid understanding of MDD clearance operations and related practices.
• Sound computer skills.
• Self reliant and able to work independently and to a deadline.
• Excellent computer skills.
Interested candidates who meet the above-mentioned criteria must submit a covering letter along with Personnel History Form (P.11) at: vacancies@macca.org.af or to the address below.
MACCA Office, Charahee Sadarat, beside Alfalah Bank.
The Personnel History Form (P.11) is available at:http://www.un.org/Depts/dpko/field/p11.pdf
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
Female and candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
MACCA provides some special considerations for its female staff.
Post Date
Mar 29, 2010
Closing Date
Apr 11, 2010
Reference
MACCA 2010/ 03/11
Number of Vacancies
1
Salary Range
Salary is negotiable
Years of Experience
5 years
Probation Period
Not Specified
Contract Type
Permanent
Contract Duration
Not Specified
Contract Extensible
true
Gender
Male
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