Non – Technical Survey (NTS) Team Leader -Afar

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Organization: Dan Church Aid (DCA)

Deadline: February 27, 2026

Job Description

Dan Church Aid (DCA) is a Denmark-based international NGO registered under certificate # 1083 by the Authority for Civil Society Organizations and working to improve the wellbeing of particularly the rural and pre-urban people in Ethiopia. DCA’s Programme mainly focus on save live, building resilience and fighting inequality targeting highly disaster-prone areas in Oromia, Amhara, Afar, and Gambella regions.

DanChurchAid Ethiopia Office is seeking a qualified and experienced Non-Technical Survey (NTS) Team Leader.

Vacancy Number:            DCA-Eth/VA-003/2026                   

Post Title:                         Non – Techinical Survey ( NTS) Team Leader

Required number:           One

Type of Contract:            up to July 31,2026

Duty Station:                    Afar, Berhale

Reporting to:                    Area Program Manager

Expected Start Date:       As soon as possible

Application Deadline:     February 27,2026

Salary Range:                  According to DCA national staff salary scale

Over all responsibilities of the Job

The NTS Operator’s purpose is to conduct surveys to assess level, type and impact of ERW/landmine contamination and report on the findings, to link with local communities in support of clearance activities, and to conduct EORE as needed. The NTS/EORE Team Lead will work in close coordination with the NTS Operators, EORE team and the NTS/EORE Project Manager to plan and deliver Non-Technical Survey and Explosive Ordnance Risk Education activities in different community settings to identify and assess the impact of explosive ordnance on women, girls, boys and men in the target areas. They will support training facilitation in NTS to other team members, lead data collection and reporting in the area, and lead in developing the team’s work plan and engaging local stakeholders to effectively plan, deliver and monitor NTS activities in the community. They will supervise and support the EORE facilitators from a partner organization when they are attached to the NTS team.

Purpose:

• In accordance with the NTS Standard Operating Procedures, national guidelines for NTS and the NTS activity plan the NTS Operative will undertake NTS and provide EORE in designated communities performing the following tasks:
• Support induction and training of new EORE & NTS team members
• Collect and analyze existing desktop and secondary data prior to conducting NTS tasks
• With the NTS and EORE teams gather geographic, socio-economic and impact information on explosive ordnance-affected communities.
• Conduct NTS in designated communities/areas.
• Function as interviewer during assessments of targeted communities.
• Function as data collectors in targeted communities.
• Act as the main focal point with community representatives for the planning and monitoring of NTS and EORE activities.
• Function as community liaison between stakeholders/actors.
• Conduct EORE in targeted communities, mainly abaala and megale woredas.
• Ensure the quality of NTS and EORE conducted in the community using DCA’s quality assurance tools.

Engagement

• Maintain good communication with partner organisations.
• Maintain good relationships with other action interventions in the area including those involved in survey,
• marking and clearance to ensure good coordination and shared knowledge.
• Actively participating in regional mine action AoR and Technical Working Groups

Delivery

• Lead, supervise, and mentor the Community Liaison team to ensure quality implementation of EORE, NTS, and VA activities.
• Develop weekly and monthly work plans and assign field tasks.
• Ensure staff follow safety, security, and organizational policies during field activities.
• Support the capacity building of team members through on-the-job training and coaching.

Job Requirements

• Masters in sociology/social sciences/teaching with six years and more experience in mine action operation specifically EORE and NTS including training experience in NTS, EORE
• Experience from working with teaching/education/social work
• Knowledge of International/National Mine Action Standards with military background
• Sound knowledge of topography and map drawing, basic handling of compass, GPS and basic digital camera
• Fluency in Afaref, and English (Effective communication skills (written and verbal) in Afaref and English)
• Good knowledge of local communities and community dynamics
• Experience and willingness to work in the field in remote and volatile areas
• Prior experience from working with an INGO is an asset.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should apply for the post via the below link:

>> https://dca-1.career.emply.com/ad/non-technical-survey-nts-team-leader/vtburk.

DCA is an equal opportunity employer and all interested candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of age, race, gender, marital status and religious, political or ethnic affiliation.

Please do not mention your religious or ethnic affiliation in your application. 

Female candidates with required educational background and experience are highly encouraged to apply.

Please Submit only an application letter and CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.