Deminer

                                    Handicap International DAM Programme North Lebanon Location: Region of Batroun   Handicap International (HI) is an international solidarity organization headquartered in France (Lyon) taking specific actions in the field of disability, health and humanitarian demining in over 60 countries around the world. It is non-governmental, non-denominational, apolitical and non-profit organization. The Mine Action Program of Handicap International in Lebanon priority is improving the lives of people affected by mines and explosive remnants of war, and the creation of favorable conditions for socio-economic development. This by reducing the threat posed by landmines and explosive remnants of war in affected communities in northern Lebanon, according to the needs and priorities identified by the Lebanese Mine Action Center (LMAC).   Brief description of the post -   Manual clearance of suspected mined areas as part of the mine clearance team, -   Conduct demining drills and respect procedures in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), -   Wear your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – ROFI Balistic apron and Balistic Visor at all times when undertaking Live Demining clearance operations and Excavation, -   Carry out your clearance operations in strict compliance to the SOP’s, -   Show a duty of care to your HI colleagues where safety is concerned.  -   Conduct minefield marking and area reduction operations in line with SOP’s,   General -   Work within the framework of HI’s core values -   Act as an ambassador for HI, through professionalism and conduct -   Adhere to all HI policies and procedures both Technical and Administrational -   Undertake and apply learning from appropriate training -   Undertake any other duties appropriate to the post as may be required   Candidates’ requirements Qualifications / Experience -       General education certificate, -       No qualifications of demining are required, full training will be provided. -       No previous experience is required, Previous military experience in an engineer unit is desirable. Health -       Good health and physically fit to the job needs. Languages -       Arabic, essential speaking and writing, English desirable but not essential. Personal qualities -       Adaptation to specific working conditions, -       Capacity to work in team and autonomously, -       Capacity to work in an multidisciplinary and multicultural team, -       Interest for humanitarian and field work,   Contract’s conditions Training Period -       Training allowance equivalent to 21 $ per trained day. After training -       Successful candidates will go on to full pay on completion of training/accreditation and security clearances, -       Wage of salary 850 $ to 890$ based on HI salary scale, -       Package of advantages to be communicated, according to HI Specific Terms and Conditions of Engagement (e.g. social security, hazard allowance, etc.). Duration -       11 months upon financial contract confirmation -       Estimated start date October 2013   CONTACT: interested candidates may send their resume with a cover letter and copy of ID, with the reference “DEMINER” by email hr.hidam.lb@gmail.com ; or post the envelop with documents to the Administration unit of Handicap International at Bassil bldg Mrabaa district 3rd floor Jbeil Region,  Tel. / Fax. + 961 (0) 9 542 450; before 31/08/2013.