Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. The organisation works alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.
Since its creation in 1982, HI has run development programmes in more than 60 countries and responded to numerous emergencies. Today, we have a budget of approximately 255 million euros, with 4794 employees worldwide.
At Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion, we truly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organisation. This is why we are engaged to a disability policy to encourage the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities.
 
Please indicate if you require any special accommodation, even at the first interview. For more information about the organisation: www.hi.org
Requirements
HI has been present in Iraq since 1991, working to improve access to services for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and to protect human security and safety through the provision of: 
\u2022 Rehabilitation and promotion of the rights and inclusion of PwD initiatives, including the provision of support and quality reinforcement to rehabilitation services in Erbil, Sulaymaniyah and Dohuk, Salah Al-Din, Ninewa Governorates
\u2022 Risk reduction initiatives (focusing on mines, explosive remnants of war, and SALW) in Kirkuk, Ninewa, and Salah Al Din governorates.
 
Currently, HI implements several long-term projects in Ninewa and Salah Al-Din, 
\u2022 Risk awareness and Clearance operations
\u2022 Victim assistance, including PSS, Referral, and Rehabilitation
\u2022 Support to civil society
YOUR MISSION:   
Working with support from HQ AVR Land Release Specialists and general direction and line management from the Area Manager South/country manager, the CoOps leads the implementation of Humanity & Inclusion\u2019s mine action operational strategy in Iraq. They draw on global and national best practices in all elements of Humanitairan Mine Action, training, external cooperation and beyond, to enhance and steer HI\u2019s Mine Action efforts. While providing technical expertise to the program as well as the Mine Action projects, they ensure all programmatic, operational and strategical elements comply with all the relevant international/ national standards and internal SOPs. 
 
Mission 1. Accountability for all Land Release Activities and Project Implementation:
- Oversee and provide functional management and support to the Armed Violence Reduction (AVR) Technical Officer and the AVR mixed EORE/NTS teams regarding all NTS activities, 
- Manage the sound, safe and timely implementation of NTS, TS and land release activities, under the technical supervision of HI\u2019s EOD Specialists in HQ, and the functional supervision of the Country Manager, 
- Perform frequent field visits in the intervention sites for technical supervision, on-the-job training and quality assurance.
Mission 2. Responsible for all Land Release Certification/Accreditation and Development of Future NTS and Clearance Capacities:
- Contribute to the development and update of technical training packages for NTS and clearance activities, 
- Contribute to the development and update of the technical guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for non-technical survey (NTS) and clearance activities, under the technical supervision of HI\u2019s EOD Specialists in HQ, 
- Co-lead the assessment of needs, feasibility, opportunities and risks of a potential future NTS and clearance intervention in other areas. 
Mission 3. Provide Technical Support to all HMA Related areas of Intervention:    📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐  
  ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖! 

- Contribute to the drafting of new proposals for new opportunities under their technical scope,
- Stay abreast of EO related trends in Iraq and their impact on conflict-affected populations.
Mission 4. Lead on all EO Related Safety and Awareness for Mission Field Teams: 
- Support all mission managers with field activities, including security managers, in the distribution of effective and relevant EO related awareness and safe practices, 
- Provide direct advice to Access and Security Managers on EO related security matters and threat assessments.

Mission 5. Represent HI at MA Cluster Groups and any Other External MA Forums: 
- In close collaboration with area managers and other technical specialists, provide support and coordination with local authorities and other mine action actors, 
- Ensure close coordination with NMAA and MACs. 

Mission 6. Provides Input at Coordination Level Strategy Development: 
- Contribute to the assessment of needs and gaps in the mine action sector and to the definition of HI\u2019s mine action strategy, 
- Support Armed Violence Reduction Specialist in Land Release related strategy inputs. 

Mission 7. Provides Intimate Support and Advice to the Odyssey Drone Project Implementation:
- With direct liaison and support from the Odyssey Project Manager, ensure all drone implementation activities are safely executed and are within HI\u2019s mandate, insurance requirements and SOPs.

\u00b7       IMAS EOD 3+ certification and an IEDD certification from an accredited training institution
\u00b7       Relevant and certified EOD and IEDD qualification to fulfil organizational needs
\u00b7       Experience in NGO\u2019s and humanitarian settings
\u00b7       Ability to work autonomously in arduous conditions
\u00b7       Experience in the field of training/ professional training
\u00b7       You speak English and Arabic knowledge is a plus
Benefits
At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission. https://hi.org/en/join-the-team
 15 months International contract starting from 15th, February 2025; The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation: 
 Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals; Pension scheme; Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution; Repatriation insurance paid by HI;  Salary from 2757\u20ac gross/month upon experience; Perdiem: 590,40\u20ac net/month - paid in the field  Hardship: 250\u20ac net/month paid with your salary;  Paid leaves: 25 days per year; R&R: according to the level of the mission Level 2: 5 days every 3 months Position: Unaccompanied:  
 Payment for travel costs (air ticket & visa) and transport of your personal effects; Mission of more than 12 months: a child allowance of 100\u20ac per month, per child paid in the field;   Housing: Collective taken in charge by HI;  






    📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗜𝗢𝗠, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀!  🌐   





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