Job Title
Operations Manager
Field of Work
Operations - Administrative - Humanitarian/Disasters
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Qualifications
▪Documented EOD Level 3 qualification as a minimum, with competency records and any recognition or authorization required by SMAC; qualifications for any additional EOD or clearance methods shall be verified separately.
▪At least seven years of relevant progressive experience in humanitarian mine action, including substantial operational experience with EOD and/or land release, and at least three years supervising or managing operational teams.
▪Demonstrated competence in operational planning, risk management and internal QA/QC; practical experience with technical SOPs, field monitoring, nonconformity management and national reporting.
▪Good working knowledge of CL/EORE, NTS, evidence-based land release and ARE, including their interfaces with EOD, TS and clearance; specialized technical sign-off shall only be undertaken where the necessary competence and authorization are held.
▪Relevant technical or management education and professional training; equivalent substantial operational experience may be considered for academic requirements but does not replace the mandatory EOD Level 3 qualification.
▪Experience operating in Syria or comparable complex post-conflict settings, together with willingness to travel frequently to field locations and comply with all program medical and security requirements.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
▪Strong leadership, staff development, operational judgement and the ability to manage teams across different HMA disciplines and phases of program growth.
▪Thorough understanding of IMAS, the applicable SMAC/Syrian national framework and accreditation, safe operations, EOD/clearance oversight, land release principles and regulatory boundaries.
▪Ability to design and deliver internal QA/QC checks, maintain defensible records, resolve nonconformities and organize independent technical verification when needed.
▪Clear operational planning, reporting, resource coordination, incident escalation and stakeholder communication skills.
▪Competence with Microsoft Office and offline/GIS operational reporting; experience with GPS, Survey123, ArcGIS or IMSMA-compatible systems is an advantage.
Salary and Benefits
Confidential
About us
Safe Land is a local non-governmental organization operating in Syria in the field of humanitarian mine action. The organization focuses on protecting communities affected by landmines and explosive ordnance through Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE), Community Liaison (CL), and Non-Technical Survey (NTS), alongside mine and explosive ordnance clearance activities in accordance with applicable accreditation and authorization requirements. Through its work, Safe Land aims to enhance civilian safety and support affected communities.
Required employees number
1