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Site Supervisor
NPA Yemen Development Posted on 21 Nov, 2023

Closing on 04 Dec, 2023

Job Description

Site Supervisor in NPA Yemen

Duty Station: Yemen (South)

Ref: SS/2023
Posted: 21 November 2023
Closing: 4 December 2023

The vision of Norwegian People's Aid (NPA) is Solidarity in Action. We are a

politically independent membership-based organisation working in Norway and in
more than 30 countries around the world. Founded in 1939 as the labour
movement’s humanitarian solidarity organisation, NPA aims to improve people’s
living conditions and to create societies that are just and more democratic. NPA’s
international work covers three core areas: Mine Action and Disarmament,
Democratization and Just distribution of power and resources, and Humanitarian
Action and crisis response.
NPA is seeking a Site Supervisor for its program in Yemen.

Responsibilities.
In line with the MAD Yemen Programme strategy, the Site Supervisor, in coordination
with the Technical Field Manager (TFM), manages and implements field-based
operational activities within Southern Yemen.

Specific duties:

Under the direction of the TFM, the Site Supervisor is responsible for the daily
planning, supervision, and execution of HMA activities, including NTS,
mechanical, and manual.

Conduct operations in accordance with overall plans, Standard Operational

Procedures (SOPs) International Mine Action Standards (IMAS), and NMAS.

Provide progress reports on technical, operational (including impact-related

information), and administrative matters.

Manage multiple working sites, ensuring in-depth knowledge of all operational

activities and site history.

As required, give the TFM/ Operations Manager (OM) feedback on operational

outputs.

Conduct daily Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) on NPA
operational activities.

Ensuring all operational teams submit accurate daily reports on time as

required.

QC of daily reports, maintaining accuracy at all times.

Monitor operational activities, ensuring standards are maintained at all times.

Work with the TFM on planning or new tasks as required.

Develop implementation plans for new tasks as required.

Work with the TFM to develop risk assessments for new tasks as required.

Ensure that all NPA assets are being deployed in a practical/ efficient manner.

Utilise operational Dashboards to analyse and confirm daily operational

outputs.

Aid in the development of new methodologies as requested by senior technical

staff.
Required qualification

Must have:

IMAS Level 2 or equivalent number of years experience within Humanitarian

Mine Action

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.

The ability to work in the mine action environment and adapt to the NPA global
strategies and policies by NPA values.

Desirable:

Full driving license and confidence to drive within Yemen.

Proficient in English reading and writing

Personal competencies

Good leadership and communication skills, with the ability to create a relaxed
working environment.

Motivating and encouraging subordinates to be proactive and forthcoming with

identified issues.

Strong decision-making skills.

Possess an analytical mindset when faced with challenges.

Capable of addressing or confronting safety, security, and cultural issues

without inciting confrontation.

Proficient in working independently in austere environments without requiring

assistance.

How to Apply

Additional Considerations
The [Site Supervisor] is to abide by the policies and personal code of conduct set by
Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) and represent the organization in a loyal and
responsible manner.

NPA is committed to equality of opportunity and encourages applications from all

qualified candidates regardless of sex, age, disability, or ethnicity. Qualified female
candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please send your application - one-page motivational statement, CV, and additional
supporting documents to yemen.hr@npaid.org before 04 December 2023, make
sure you mention the job title in the “Subject” field of your message.

For more information about NPA, please see our website at www.npaid.org or visit
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