Humanitarian Mine Action Multi-Task Team Operator

Locations: Mekelle, Ethiopia

Organization: Humanity & Inclusion (HI)

Deadline: 31 May 2026

Job Description

General Information

Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial international aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict, and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our actions and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions, and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights. Humanity & Inclusion is a not-for-profit organization with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations that provide it with human and financial resources, manage its projects, and implement its actions and social mission.

General mission

The Multi-Task Team Operator conducts Humanitarian Mine Action activities, including mine clearance, Non-Technical Survey, and Explosive Ordnance Risk Education.

Reporting to the Team Leader, the primary role of the Deminer is to help identify and clear Hazardous Areas and assist with Explosive Ordnance Disposal tasks. They must strictly follow organisational SOPs and will be expected to proactively assist the project in a variety of other ways.

Responsibilities

Mission 1: Operational Preparedness and Support

Ensure the presence and readiness of operational equipment before field deployments.
Maintain all operational equipment in good working condition and report any issues promptly up the chain of command.
Support the logistical planning for field operations, including the preparation and transportation of equipment and materials.
Actively participate in briefings, ensuring key practical and operational considerations are integrated into planning.
Assist in implementing EORE, NTS, Clearance, and EOD activities by ensuring operational readiness.
Adhere to SOPs in the conduct of HMA field operations and report safety concerns up the chain of command.
Proactively participate in all field operations as directed by the Team Leader
Adhere closely to all medical and hygiene guidance.
Assist the MTT Team Leader and senior operations management with reporting and data entry.
Assist with the proper and secure filing of operational data
Participate proactively in all trainings arranged as part of operational deployments
Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning.
Be prepared and willing to travel long distances to remote parts of the country and work in physically demanding circumstances.

Mission 2: Safe conduct of field operations

Adhere to SOPs in the conduct of HMA field operations and report safety concerns up the chain of command.

Proactively participate in all field operations as directed by the Team Leader
Adhere closely to all medical and hygiene guidance.

Mission 3: Reporting

Assist the MTT Team Leader and senior operations management with reporting and data entry.
Assist with the proper and secure filing of operational data

Mission 4: Training

Participate proactively in all trainings arranged as part of operational deployments
Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning.

Mission 5: Flexible deployment

Be prepared and willing to travel long distances to remote parts of the country and work in physically demanding circumstances.

Required Profile

Education/Certificates

EOD Level 1 certification preferred
Demining certifications preferred

Languages

Excellent Tigrayan and Amharic.
Spoken and written English are strong assets.

Experience

Minimum of 2 years professional experience, preferably in Mine Action
Previous experience with an international or local NGO is desirable.

Skills

General computer and general training skills advantageous
Able to handle confidential and sensitive information.
Able to operate different means of communication (radios, Satphone, etc).
Valid driving license

Personal attributes

High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to humanitarian principles.
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to challenging environments.
Strong teamwork and problem-solving abilities.

Required Skills

Teamwork and collaboration
Analytical: strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Professionalism and Positive Attitude
High discipline and integrity

How to Apply

If you are qualified and interested, please send your Resume, “Humanitarian Mine Action Multi-Task Team Operator,” written in your email subject line to the following address: recruitment@ethiopia.hi.org.

Disclaimer: We will contact you only if we select you for a written exam or an interview. We will not accept phone calls or email requests at any stage of the recruitment process.

HI reserves the right to withdraw, modify, or close any of the positions at any time without prior notice.

We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting child protection and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position involves working with beneficiaries and is subject to strict safer recruitment checks. The successful candidate will be required to complete a police check and sign a self-declaration form to help us verify your suitability to work with children, including checks with past employers.

Humanity & Inclusion is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes women and Persons with disabilities.

All employment decisions are made based on organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. Humanity and Inclusion is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

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