Non – Technical Survey (NTS) Operator -Shire (Re-advertised)

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Non-Technical Survey (NTS) Operator

Danish Refugee Council (DRC), one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Non-Technical Survey (NTS) Operator for our operations in our Shire Field Office.

(This is a re-advertisement. Applicants from previous rounds do not need to re-apply. Your application will be reviewed.)

Instruction for applicants: All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV in English. Please ensure that your CV does not exceed three pages. Applications with CVs longer than the specified limit may not be considered.

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Overall Purpose of the Role

In June 2024, DRC launched a humanitarian mine action programme, initially composed of NTS and explosive ordnance risk education (EORE) in Northwest and Central Zone in Tigray, Ethiopia. DRC is therefore looking for a dedicated NTS Operator to support the launch and implementation of a new project started in January 2026.

The overall role of the NTS Operator is to conduct community-level survey activities in different community settings to identify and assess the impact of explosive ordnance on women, girls, boys, and men in the target areas.

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Main Duties and Responsibilities

Project Implementation

• Conduct assigned NTS activities in coordination with the NTS/EORE Team Lead, ensuring quality and compliance with National Mine Action Standards and DRC’s Standard Operating Procedures.
• Collect and analyse existing desktop and secondary data prior to conducting NTS tasks.
• Gather geographic, socio-economic, and impact information on explosive ordnance-affected communities with the NTS team.
• Support the implementation of pre and post intervention surveys to measure the impact of DRC’s mine action activities.
• Support the Team Lead in liaison with local representatives at different levels in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Establish and maintain a wide information network including authorities, communities, NGOs, and other sources.
• Liaise with EORE facilitators to share relevant information and update procedures as needed.

Reporting

• Ensure daily/weekly/monthly NTS reporting is completed using standard templates and submit to the Information Management Officer and Team Lead for verification.
• Report issues faced during project implementation to the Project Manager and Team Lead.
• Document success stories and lessons learned for donor reports and case studies.
• Perform any other duties as directed by the Line Manager.

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Experience and Technical Competencies

• Education: Vocational school; higher education is an asset.
• Qualification: Previous training, qualification, and experience in NTS is mandatory.
• Technical Skills: Sound knowledge of topography and map drawing; basic handling of compass, GPS, and digital cameras.
• Sector Experience: Minimum of 2 years of working experience in a related field, preferably with Non-governmental Organizations.
• IT: Computer literate.
• Communication: Effective written and verbal communication skills in Tigrinya and English.
• Soft Skills: Excellent ability to work in a team and good knowledge of local communities/dynamics.
• Field Readiness: Experience and willingness to work in remote and volatile field areas.

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Role Details

• Contract Length: 4 Months
• Contract Type: National Contract
• Band: H2 – Non-Management
• Duty Station: Shire, Field Office
• Start Date: May 15, 2026
• Closing Date: April 22, 2026

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.

Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, or marital status.

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