EOD and AIM Operator

Position Title: EOD and AIM Operator

2025-02-26 Daikondi, Farah, Ghazni, Ghowr, Helmand, Herat, Kabul, Kandahar, Kapisa, Khost, Kunar, Logar, Paktia, Parwan, Maidan Wardak, Paktika Full Time 135

Job Location:	Daikondi, Farah, Ghazni, Ghowr, Helmand, Herat, Kabul, Kandahar, Kapisa, Khost, Kunar, Logar, Paktia, Parwan, Maidan Wardak, Paktika
Nationality:	Afghan
Category:	Other
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	As per the salary scale of AREA (Conditional)
Vacancy Number:	AREA 2025-04
No. Of Jobs:	11
City:	Different

Organization:	Agency for Rehibilitation & Energy conservation in Afghanistan (AREA)
Years of Experience:	Five years progressively experience in mine action
Contract Duration:	11 Months
Gender:	Male
Education:	High School
Close date:	2025-02-26

About Agency for Rehibilitation & Energy conservation in Afghanistan (AREA):

The Agency for Rehabilitation and Energy Conservation in Afghanistan (AREA) was established in December 1993 as a continuation of the GTZ DESP Project. As a non-governmental, non-political, and not-for-profit organization, AREA is dedicated to supporting the rehabilitation, development, and peacebuilding efforts in Afghanistan. Its central mission is to empower local communities, with a focus on grassroots initiatives to foster a prosperous and sustainable future for the country.

A key component of AREA's work is its Mine Action Program, which includes efforts to clear land contaminated by landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW). The program, which began in 1995 with the Community-Based Mine Action Program (CBMAP), empowers local communities to take responsibility for clearing land and managing their own mine action efforts. This ensures that the program is sustainable and aligned with broader development goals.

AREA's approach integrates various strategies such as Non-Technical Survey (NTS), Technical Survey (TS), Mine/ERW Clearance, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), and Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE), all aimed at making land safe for productive use. The organization operates through regional offices in Kabul, Herat, and Nangarhar, each responsible for project design and implementation in their respective areas.

Recognized as one of Afghanistan's leading NGOs, AREA is highly regarded for its commitment to humanitarian services, rehabilitation, and sustainable development. With strong partnerships at both national and international levels, AREA continues to play a vital role in Afghanistan's recovery, promoting peace, security, and environmental sustainability.

Job Descriptions:

The EOD/AIM Operator who will work under the overall supervision of Operation Officer and under the direct supervision of the QRT Team leader is responsible for the following assigned tasks:

Carryout EOD and AIM operation in field in accordance with AREA SOPs and AMASs guidelines.
Detect, locate and destroy in situ items of ERW and AIM, on which the individual has been trained;
Maintenance, preparation and deployment of equipment and explosives in use;
Assist the other basic team member in all phases of the AIM task as required in line with safe, effective and efficient practices;

Responsible for the site demolitions and Mine/ERWs removal operation accordance to AREA SOPs and AMASs guidelines.

Personally, responsible for the control and marking out of the Mine Clearance Site and the daily check for tampering.
Gives a detailed Safety Brief at the beginning of each working day.
Liaise with community elders and local authorities when required.
The closing of roads during demolitions and clearance operations.

Responsible for Safety Distances & Procedures.

Responsible for Explosives, Handling & Security.

Investigating all Mines and UXO Finds and taking appropriate.

Any other Tasks given by the AREA Mine Action Deportment.

Job Requirements:

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or its equivalent with five years progressively experiences in demining field operations. from which two years shall worked in AIM demining operation.
Understanding of AREA survey and demining SOPs
Sound communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to effectively prepare reports and teams related documents in a clear and concise style.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations with people in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Ability to organize, plan and implement work assignments under pressure of frequent and tight deadlines.
Sound analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to handle complex situation.
Able to develop effective solutions despite ambiguity.
Demining related survey and clearance courses are required.
EOD courses (level 3) is required.
AIM Basic and intermediate courses is required.
Knowledge of computers including Word, Excel is desirable.
Fluent in local languages (oral and written) are required, knowing English is an asset.

Submission Guidelines:

While sending your resume/CV & Cover letter, please mention the vacancy number and position title in the subject of your email.

Application received after the closing date and without mentioning the vacancy number and position title in their email subject will not be considered.
Only short-listed candidates whose application meets the above criteria will be contacted for the test and interview.
Interested candidates should submit their applications to the following email addresses:
hr@area-org.af