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Africa
South Sudan
Juba
Expatriate or national contract
11 Jun 2025
25 Jun 2025
173912
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Join DRC as Humanitarian Mine Action Operations Manager – South Sudan. The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), a leading humanitarian NGO, is seeking a skilled and motivated HDP Manager to lead our Mine Action and Peacebuilding programmes in South Sudan.
Since 2006, DRC has operated in South Sudan with Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (HDP) activities in Unity, Upper Nile, and Western Bahr el Ghazal. These include EOD, BAC, EORE, and peacebuilding initiatives.
About the Role
The Operations Manager will oversee all Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) operations, ensuring safety, compliance with SOPs and IMAS/NMAS standards, and coordination with stakeholders including UNMAS and NMAA. Responsibilities include supervising field teams, quality assurance, training, reporting, and supporting programme development and strategic planning. The role also supports integration with other DRC sectors and manages external relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily HMA operations, safety, SOP compliance, and productivity.
- Ensure up-to-date accreditation documentation and QA/QC compliance.
- Supervise technical staff and support national capacity building.
- Coordinate procurement, logistics, and reporting.
- Contribute to proposals, budgets, and innovative HMA approaches.
- Maintain strong relationships with authorities, UNMAS, and partners.
Qualifications
- 5+ years in HMA operations, with 3+ years managing remote teams.
- IMAS EOD 3+ certified with strong field experience in mine clearance and BAC.
- Skilled in training, team leadership, and working in insecure environments.
- Strong reporting, communication, and IT skills.
- Fluent in English.
Desirable
- Female candidates encouraged to apply.
- Previous experience in South Sudan/sub-Saharan Africa.
- Background in data analysis, IM, and relevant academic qualifications.
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DRC as an employer
Founded in 1956, DRC Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO. We have continuously been ranked as one of the best NGOs in the world - and are one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In over 30 countries, we protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of over 6000 employees. We pride ourselves on our:
- Professionalism, impact & expertise
- Humanitarian approach & the work we do
- Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
- Culture, values & strong leadership
- Fair compensation & continuous development
DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or attributes. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50% balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of management roles are filled by national staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.