Land Release Technical Field Manager (TFM) Handicap International

This role is part of a structured and coordinated mine action response, where international personnel contribute directly to field-level operations alongside multiple humanitarian actors.

This is a hands-on operational role requiring strong technical expertise, resilience, and the ability to work in demanding conditions.

YOUR MISSION:

As a Land Release Technical Field Manager, you will support the safe implementation of explosive hazard mitigation activities in line with international standards.

Mission 1: Operational Implementation

• Conduct Explosive Hazard Assessments (EHA), including survey, classification and reporting.
• Plan and implement EOD operations in line with international standards.
• Support humanitarian access operations, including route verification and area assessments.
• Contribute to damage and debris-related safety assessments.
• Participate in quality control (QC) activities.
• Conduct safety checks of humanitarian premises and operational sites.
• Deliver explosive hazard risk awareness briefings to humanitarian personnel.
• Safely identify, mark, isolate and report explosive hazards in accordance with procedures.

Mission 2: Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

• Coordinate with humanitarian actors and operational stakeholders
• Contribute to safe access and information-sharing mechanisms
• Represent technical activities at field level when required

You have a a minimum of 11 years of military/police/mine action experience and 3 years of Humanitarian Mine Action experience, including:

• Land Release.
• Non-Technical Surveys (NTS).
• Technical Survey (TS).
• Battle Area Clearance (BAC).
• Minimum 3 years Explosive Ordnance Disposal experience, including:
• EOD (single, multi, bulk).
• Air-dropped munitions.

Your career path has enabled you to develop your skills in conflict or post-conflict environments, and humanitarian or stabilisation contexts. You also have experience using information management systems (e.g. IMSMA or equivalent).

Desirable Experience

• High-risk search / route clearance.
• Mechanical or rubble clearance operations.
• IEDD experience.
• Ammunition stockpile destruction.
• Familiarity with:
• IMAS (required baseline)
• IATG (asset)
• MOSAIC (asset)

Certification

• EOD Level 3+ certification (mandatory). br>(Single / Multi / Bulk / Air-dropped munitions).

Fluency in English is required for this position, while knowledge of Arabic would be considered an asset. You are able to perform effectively under pressure, including in high-risk environments, and demonstrate a high level of resilience and adaptability. You bring strong coordination and communication skills, along with a collaborative, team-oriented approach. You operate with a high degree of integrity and professionalism, and possess well-developed analytical and problem-solving abilities.

At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission. https://hi.org/en/join-the-team

• 4-month international contract - Unaccompanied position.
• Accommodation and logistics covered.
• The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:
• Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals;
• Pension scheme;
• Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution;
• Repatriation insurance paid by HI;
• Salary: upon experience;
• Perdiem & Hardship: upon experience
• Paid leaves: 25 days per year
• If you are resident in the country: local package
• R&R cycle and paid leave applicable.
• Deployment in a high-risk environment with limited infrastructure.