The NTS/EORE Manager leads and oversees DRC’s Non-Technical Survey (NTS), Community Liaison
(CL), and Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) activities in Syria, ensuring full compliance with
International Mine Action Standards (IMAS), national standards, and DRC Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs).
The role is responsible for the planning, implementation, quality management, and continuous
improvement of NTS/EORE operations, while contributing to the strategic development of DRC’s
Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) programme. This includes developing and adapting SOPs, tools, and
methodologies in line with the evolving operational context.
A key function of the role is to ensure strong integration of NTS/EORE with DRC’s broader recovery
portfolio, including HLP, livelihoods, shelter, WASH, and protection, so that mine action activities directly
enable safe, sustainable, and area-based recovery outcomes.
The NTS/EORE Manager ensures that DRC effectively maps EO contamination through systematic
identification, recording, and analysis of hazardous areas, while delivering targeted EORE to reduce
risk-taking behaviour among affected populations.
This is a six-month, country-wide role designed to support the scale-up, consolidation, and
standardisation of NTS/EORE operations across Syria. The position offers a unique opportunity to
shape operational approaches, systems, and tools during a critical phase of programme expansion.
Technical Management and Implementation
Lead the planning, implementation, and oversight of NTS, CL, and EORE activities in assigned
areas
Ensure activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and in line with IMAS, national standards, and
DRC SOPs
Oversee tasking, deployment, and daily management of NTS/EORE teams
Ensure systematic integration of NTS/EORE outputs into clearance prioritisation and broader HMA
programming
Ensure that NTS/EORE activities are aligned with and support DRC’s recovery interventions,
including livelihoods, shelter, infrastructure, WASH, and protection
Lead the development, revision, and contextualisation of SOPs, guidelines, and tools for NTS, CL,
and EORE
Develop and refine data collection tools, prioritisation tools, and methodologies
Ensure alignment of operational tools with IMAS and evolving national standards
Promote continuous improvement and adaptation of approaches based on operational learning
Strategy and Programme Development
Contribute to the strategic development and expansion of DRC’s HMA programme in Syria
Provide technical inputs to proposal development, concept notes, and donor engagement
Actively promote area-based and nexus approaches, ensuring mine action enables and is integrated
with recovery and development outcomes
Identify operational gaps and opportunities for scale-up and cross-sector collaboration
Staff Management & Capacity Development
Line manage and supervise NTS/EORE team leaders and field teams
Design and deliver initial and refresher training in NTS, CL, and EORE
Lead capacity development of national staff, including mentoring and on-the-job training
Lead EORE/ NTS capacity development of national authorities (e.g. NMAC) and relevant
stakeholders
Quality Management, Monitoring & IM
Ensure strong quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) of all NTS/EORE activities
Oversee data collection, verification, and analysis related to EO contamination
Track progress against targets and indicators
Ensure data is accurately captured, stored, and shared with relevant stakeholders (e.g. SNMAC, MA
AoR)
Strengthen linkages between operations and Information Management (IM)
Coordination & External Liaison
Liaise with SNMAC, UNMAS, Mine Action AoR, and other operators to ensure alignment and avoid
duplication
Engage with local authorities, community leaders, and civil society actors
Represent DRC in relevant coordination forums as required
Support coordination on tasking, prioritisation, and information sharing
Reporting & Compliance
Prepare and oversee high-quality internal and donor reporting (weekly, monthly, and ad hoc)
Ensure timely submission of field reports and data
Contribute to donor reports with technical inputs and analysis
Undertake any other tasks as required by HMA Operations Manager and Head of HDP.
Minimum 5 years of experience in EORE and NTS within humanitarian mine action (HMA)
programmes
EORE and NTS certification, qualification
Quality managements system (QMS) qualification is an asset
Demonstrated experience in managing and training NTS, Community Liaison (CL), and EORE
teams, including capacity development of national staff and authorities
Strong knowledge of IMAS and SOPs applicable to NTS, CL, and EORE, including quality
management (QA/QC)
Proven experience in developing, adapting, and implementing SOPs, tools, and methodologies
Solid understanding of EO contamination patterns and operational context in Syria or similar
environments, including familiarity with military tactics and their impact on contamination
Knowledge of land release processes, including NTS–TS–clearance linkages, and familiarity with
clearance methodologies and equipment
Experience with information management and data analysis, including IMSMA and GIS tools (e.g.
QGIS, ArcGIS, Garmin/BaseCamp or similar)
Experience contributing to programme development, reporting, and donor engagement
Strong coordination and representation skills, including engagement with national authorities, UN
agencies, and other operators
Languages:
Fluent in English both spoken and written.
Knowledge of Arabic 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 act in line with our vision and values.
We offer:
Contract length: 6 months with posiibility of extension
Level: F (Management)
Location: Kiswah (Rural Damascus), Syria (country-wide role), with frequent traveling to all areas of
Syria
Expected Start date: 1 June 2026
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