Non-Technical Survey (NTS) Operator

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly dedicated Non-Technical Survey (NTS) Operator for our operations in Shire, with frequent travels to Field locations.

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 beginning 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.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Project Implementation

• In coordination with the NTS/EORE Team Lead, conduct assigned NTS activities, 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
• With the NTS team gather geographic, socio-economic and impact information on explosive ordnance-affected communities
• Support on implementing pre and post intervention surveys to measure the impact of DRC’s mine action activities on targeted communities
• Support the Team Lead to conduct 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 possible sources of information
• Liaise with EORE facilitators to share relevant information and update procedures and approaches as needed.

Reporting

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

Experience and technical competencies:

• 2 years working experience in related fields
• Vocational school, higher education is an asset
• Previous training, qualification and experience in NTS
• Sound knowledge of topography and map drawing, basic handling of compass, GPS and basic digital camera
• Experience working for Non-governmental Organizations
• Computer literate
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal) in Tigrinya and English
• Excellent ability to work in a team
• Good knowledge of local communities and community dynamics
• Experience and willingness to work in the field in remote and volatile areas

 EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)

• Vocational school - higher education is an asset
• High school
• NTS qualification.

  LANGUAGE: (indicate Fluency level)

• Tigrinya
• Knowledge of the English language (verbal and written) is an asset.

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: 6 Months

Contract Type: National Contract

Band: H2 – Non-Management

Designation of Duty Station: Shire.

 Start date:  January 5, 2026

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National employee

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: November 24, 2025

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.

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 gendergap.
Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics

We strongly encourage female candidates to apply for the position!

We encourage only qualified Ethiopian Nations to apply. DRC considers all applicants based on merit.