National Technical Advisor, DCA South Sudan, Field-based

DanChurchAid (DCA) is looking for an experienced Technical Advisor to be part of the operations of the Humanitarian Response and Mine Action (HRMA) Programme in South Sudan. 

DCA South Sudan seeks to support community based and integrated deliverables through HMA activities such as EOD, Survey and Clearance, risk education, livelihood, and conflict prevention and peacebuilding activities. 

As Technical Advisor you will be part of developing, planning, management, quality assurance and reporting on DCA mine action activities as well as maintaining, building, and strengthening close coordination with other humanitarian program activities and colleagues. Ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in operations as well as ensuring good communication with relevant authorities and partners are key elements for the position.

The Technical Advisor support operations of an innovative and diverse programme that works closely with national mine action authorities, local authorities, and communities as well as with UNMAS and other mine action actors. The HMA programme is supported by international donors with national and international staff.

You are interested in collaborating with relevant staff on ensuring that DCA’s MA programme is integrated into a larger humanitarian response. The Technical Advisor refers daily to the DCA South Sudan Operations Manager, who has overall oversight of the Humanitarian Mine Action programme in South Sudan. 

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure that all mine action operations are implemented in accordance with the National Mine Action Strategy and national SOPs.
• Provide technical support and guidance of field operations, including training, internal quality assurance, safety, and security as well as daily operational planning and implementation.
• Ensure compliance of all mine action operations and reporting to line manager. 
• Liaise with national authorities
• Supervision and guidance of operations staff.
• Ensure timely, efficient, and effective implementation of high-quality operations.
• Support in the development of operations plans for on-going activities.
• Coordinate with other components of the country programme along with procurement, finance, HR, and Admin units as part of the country office.
• Prepare well written and quality inputs for progress and annual reports.

Your profile

• Military Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) qualifications or International Mine Action Standard (IMAS) equivalent (EOD 3), with certificates.
• Knowledge and experience of EOD and ERW clearance methodologies including mechanical clearance.
• Experience working with MW machines.
• Knowledge and experience of search methodologies and ground sign awareness in EOD contaminated areas, both urban and rural.
• Strong leadership, team building and communication skills.
• Have a calm and sensitive disposition as well as a well-developed diplomacy, liaison, and public relations skills.
• Understanding of the humanitarian principles linked to NGO field and operations contexts.
• Experience working in remote locations.
• Flexibility and cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Computer literacy essential including proficiency in Word, Power Point and Excel.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. 

What we can offer you:

The successful applicant will be offered a one-year contract with the possibility of extension depending on both funding and performance.

The position is for South Sudanese nationals. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Expected starting date: 01.07.2025 or at earliest possible date after this. 

Working hours: 40 hours per week.

DCA is an equal employer, so, we encourage women to apply and only a South Sudanese will be preferred for the position.

Interested candidates should apply through: 

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy. DCA conducts an anti-terror check as part of the recruitment process. It is a prerequisite that you can pass this check and maintain this status throughout your employment with us. Everyone applying for a job with DCA must be ready to comply with our Code of Conduct, Staff Policy on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment and our Child Safeguarding Policy.

Deadline for applications as described above is June 25th 2025 before 5:00 pm CAT

For further information regarding DCA, please visit our website at: https://www.danchurchaid.org/ 

Work related travels are expected in this position.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, abilities or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy. DCA conducts an anti-terror check as part of the recruitment process. It is a prerequisite that you can pass this check and maintain this status throughout your employment with us. Everyone applying for a job with DCA must be ready to comply with our Code of Conduct, Staff Policy on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment and our Child Safeguarding Policy.