Position Title: Quick Response Team Leader (Survey/EOD & RE Team Leader) within DRC- HDP program
2026-01-11        Kabul       Full Time        93
Job Location: Kabul
Nationality: National
Category: Program
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary:
Vacancy Number:
No. Of Jobs: 1
City: kabul
Organization: Danish Refugee Council
Years of Experience:
Contract Duration:
Gender: Male/Female
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Close date: 2026-01-11

About Danish Refugee Council:

WHO ARE WE?

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home. The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and

Job Descriptions:

ABOUT THE JOB

  • The overall role of the QRT team leader (survey/EOD EORE team leader) conducting an NTS survey and collect updated and reliable information about hazardous areas and tasks, particularly focusing on areas where the HDP program has clearance operation in the future.
  • Quick response to EOD emergency tasks reported by affected communities, focusing on clearing emergency mine/ERW small size tasks Hazard in support of the DMAC Emergency Hotline system.
  • Oversee activities of EORE facilitators in the team to ensure the RE sessions are going as per the SOP.
Job Requirements:

Responsibilities:

  • The QR TL (Survey/EOD and RE) must have a strong background in the survey and will ideally have been involved in conducting a polygon survey/a Non-Technical Survey.
  • The survey/EOD team leader conducts emergency EOD tasks and destruction of spot mine/ERW in the targeted area.
  • The survey/EOD team leader should lead or deliver the Mine/ERW risk education sessions to the community and an area where people are at high risk according to the plan.
  • Before any Survey team/ section deploys, the survey/EOD team leader must ensure to have the information specific to the district is provided by the AO and HDP operation department.
  • Direct supervision of survey and EOD team in an operational site
  • Obtain all appropriate surveys from official government bodies (Government /Police/Military) in the area of operations.
  • Conduct QA/QC checks of the Sur/EOD and RE team staff performance/product daily as described in QA/QC SOP.
  • Be aware of the security alerts and evacuation routes in case of security collapse in the area of operations. Establish an evacuation plan.
  • Be responsible for explosives storekeeping, inventory transportation and safety of survey/EOD teams.
  • Shall be responsible for overall communications within team staff at the operational site and during traveling via HF, VHF, or secondary communication (satellite phone/mobile phone) in accordance with DRC HDP communication SOP.
  • Shall be responsible to provide an on-time report to the relevant radio room/operator in the bellow matters/timing:
  • When the team departs from the camp/office in the morning
  • When the team arrived at the operation site
  • When the team starts the operation
  • When the team has EO demolitions (start and end of demolition)
  • When the team end of operation at the site
  • When the team leaves the operation site
  • When the team arrives at the camp/office
  • When the team has a medical evacuation exercise/drill in the task site, (before, during, and end)
  • When the team has accident/incident
  • These all-mentioned reporting shall register in the team communication logbook and keep it in the ambulance, the TL can task a member of the team to do this reporting and registration process. 
  • Control quality and quantity of survey/EOD and RE work in the field and make sure that all the activities are according to the plan and SOP.
  • Provide daily safety briefs to the team members prior to the starting of daily operational activities.
  • Prepare, maintain and control necessary stores/equipment for the team and have an equipment list on site.
  • Report faulty/damaged clearance equipment to the OO/HMA TL
  • Oversee activities of EORE facilitators to ensure the RE sessions are going as per guidelines and the assigned work plan
  • Collect data from the EORE facilitators about EO information and EO accidents, review the reports and submit them to the DMAC RO through RE Officer/operation officer.
  • Follow up with the EORE facilitators to ensure the EORE training material is in good condition and that enough EORE material is available for distribution during the sessions.
  • Establish and maintain a strong liaison with local authorities and the community during the operation and specifically inform all relevant community and authorities before each controlled demolition at the site.
  • Maintain good discipline within the team during the operation and when they stay in the field camp.
  • Control the working condition of equipment of survey, EOD, and RE materials for any damages and see to replacements if necessary.
  • Undertake any other tasks as ordered by the Operation Officer/HDP Team leader in the area.

Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)

  • Minimum five years of De-mining (Mine/ERW clearance experience).
  • Minimum two years Sur/EOD experience in the TL position
  • 1-year EORE experience
  • Should have the EOD- AMAS/IMAS-level 3 qualifications.
  • Should have good communication and report writing skills

Education/ Qualification (include certificates, licenses etc.)

  • High school (Certificate is attached)
  • Should have the team leader course certificate
  • Basic management course
  • TS and NTS course certificates
  • EOD level 2 and 3 certificates

Languages: (indicate fluency level)

  • Pashto and Dari –fluency
  • English – basic
  • Able to use the computer programs such as (DOS. Windows, Word, MS and Excel)
Submission Guidelines:

We Offer:

  • Salary and conditions will be in accordance with DRC salary scale

Application process:

  • Application process: Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the below link. All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language.
  • Note. only applications ( CV) will not be considered.
Submission Email:

https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=1036&ProjectId=175009&DepartmentId=19150&MediaId=5

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