Section Leader

Main Responsibility

The Section Leader under the direct supervision of Team leader is responsible for the supervision of the deminers under his control. The duties include:

• Handling, maintenance and fault reporting of the equipment issued to his team.
• Supervise the members of his team / section including paramedics and support staff.
• Ensure that all activities are carried out as specified in AREA, SOPs.
• Conduct 100% QC of the cleared land on daily basis.
• Collate technical information at the end of the working day.
• Report daily work results and concerns to the team leader or field officer.
• Report problems and delays as soon as possible to the team leader.
• Discipline the members of his team / section.
• Manage his team / section personnel at the work site and in the camp compound.

Qualification and Experience

• 12th Grade with three years progressively experience in mine action operations and quality management related activities.
• Understanding of Afghanistan Mine Action Standard (AMAS) and International Mine Action Standards (IMAS)
• Sound communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to effectively prepare reports and mine action 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 2) is Required.
• Knowledge of computers including Word, Excel and Power point is required.
• Fluent in local languages Pashto & Dari (oral and written) are required.
• Knowledge of understanding and using the Information Management System for Mine Action (IMSMA) is highly desirable.
• Project Management and Quality Management trainings are desirable.

Interested Afghan candidates who meet the position requirements are requested to send their CVs along with cover letters via e-mail to hr@area-org.af and clearly mention the vacancy no & position in subject line of Email.

• CVs without cover letters will not be considered.
• Other required support educational/ experience documents will be asked for later once the candidate is short listed. Please do not send any other certificates, essays or support documents.
• Only those candidates who meet the position requirements will be contacted.

Email / Application Form:hr@area-org.af

hr@area-org.af