HMA Team Member

About the Position

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is seeking HMA Team Members for NTS/EORE activities in Syria with the DRC HDP Programme. The role focuses on explosive ordnance risk education and community liaison to support the safe return of communities and productive use of land.

Responsibilities

• Explosive Ordnance Risk Education

  • Conduct direct and online EORE sessions for adults, adolescents, and children according to DRC HDP SOPs.
  • Support EORE Training of Trainers (TOT) for local stakeholders.
  • Assist in the development of EORE materials, methodologies, and tools.
  • Support procurement efforts and contribute to lessons learned reports on EORE activities.
  • Collect and report on EORE data accurately and in a timely manner.

• Non-Technical Survey

  • Assist in the identification and assessment of hazardous areas.
  • Implement NTS processes in compliance with relevant SOPs and guidelines.
  • Collect data on hazard sightings, accidents, historical use of areas, and impact on communities.
  • Use equipment such as GPS, range finder, binoculars, and compass to map hazardous areas.

• Planning, Coordination, and Context Analysis

  • Participate in the development of activity workplans.
  • Liaise with DRC HDP Humanitarian Demining, Victim Assistance, and other DRC sectors.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge on the context, including Explosive Ordnance (EO) contamination.

Requirements

• Essential:

  • Certificate/Accreditation of successful completion of NTS/EORE training course.
  • Knowledge of DRC internal MMC/BAC SOPs.
  • Knowledge of Mines and UXO encountered in Syria.
  • Excellent knowledge of topography and map drawing.
  • Basic knowledge of MS Office programs.

• Desirable:

  • At least 1 year of proven previous experience in NTS and/or community liaison.

Education

• Secondary/High school education

Languages

• Fluent in Arabic and English.

We Offer

• Contract length: Until 31-Dec-2026
• Level: J
• Location: Aleppo
• Expected Start date: Mid-July 2026

About the Company

Founded in 1956, the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is Denmark’s largest and a leading international NGO. We have continuously been ranked as one of the best NGOs in the world and are one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In over 30 countries, we protect, advocate, and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.

By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of over 6,000 employees. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, impact, expertise, humanitarian approach, purpose, meaningfulness, culture, values, strong leadership, fair compensation, and continuous development.

Application Process

Interested candidates should apply by clicking on the below link:

Application Link: Talentech - HMA Team Member x 6 - Application Form

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV-only applications will not be considered.

Applications close: 27-07-2026

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. DRC reserves the right to conduct tests and interviews before the closing date and can close the advertisement earlier in case of finding a suitable candidate.

For further information, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport or consult our website www.drc.org.

Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or attributes.