Who are we?

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

DRC Syria

DRC has been actively operating in Syria since 2008 mainly supporting refugees. In June 2012, DRC was authorized by the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) to expand its humanitarian efforts and provide assistance to IDPs and the vulnerable resident population countrywide. Since then, DRC activities have been focused on NFI distributions, Shelter, WASH, Protection, Education, Livelihoods and Mine Risk Education in six Governorates (Damascus, Rural Damascus, Dara'a, Aleppo, Hama, and Homs). While Protection/community service activities are provided to beneficiaries throughout our six Community Centers.

About the job:

The overall role of the HMA EORE Team Member is to implement EORE activities with DRC HDP Programme in Syria that includes:

1.Delivering Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) sessions to communities, including adults, adolescents, and children, in line with DRC's established procedures and methodologies.

2.Supporting the coordination of EORE activities, liaising with other DRC sectors for an integrated approach, and ensuring the smooth implementation of field activities.

3.The EORE Team member will contribute to the development of EORE materials, support community liaison efforts, and maintain accurate records of activities and data, all while ensuring compliance with quality standards and reporting requirements.

4.Conducting direct EORE sessions, assisting with the development of materials and tools, and supporting community liaison efforts.

5.Maintaining accurate data and ensuring that all EORE activities align with quality standards and reporting requirements.

The EORE Team Member is deployed for EORE activities following the procedures outlined in the SOPs, and IMAS.

Key responsibilities:

Explosive Ordnance Risk Education

• Conduct direct EORE sessions for adults, adolescent, and children according to DRC HDP SOPs, using standard and approved methodologies. Distribute EORE informational materials as instructed.
• Support HMA workshops, events, and other such public events, organised by DRC.
• Conduct Community Liaison (CL) with local communities.
• Assist the development of EORE (informational) materials, methodologies, and tools.
• Support EORE Training of Trainers (TOT) for local stakeholders.
• Upon request, support procurement efforts, including developing the required documentation.
• Contribute to the lessons learnt reports on EORE activities.
• Cooperate during EORE (internal and external) monitoring as well as in-country or HQ Quality Assurance/Quality Control.
• Collect and report on EORE data (attendance, demographics, locations) accurately and in a timely manner
• Assist the EORE Team Leader in the planning of EORE tasks.
• Comply with timelines, deadlines, and quality standards and SOPs.
• Understand and follow all safety SOPs in Syria and communicate any change on the security situation to the
• Maintain working relations with local authorities and with communities of intervention.
• Ensure and maintain the equipment in good condition and report any damage to the ORE Team Leader.
• All other responsibilities included in the approved EORE SOP.
• Any other task assigned by the Team Leader and Technical Field Manager

Planning, Coordination, and Context Analysis

• Participate in the development of activity workplans and follow them accordingly.
• Actively participate in internal EORE team meetings and share pertinent updates.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge on the context, including Explosive Ordnance (EO) contamination

Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)

Essential:

• Certificate/Accreditation of successful completion of EORE training course by a recognised Mine Action Training Establishment or Organisation.
• Knowledge of Mines and UXO encountered in Syria (Basic EO recognition).
• Understanding of EO contamination size and problem in Syria.
• Knowledge about MA stakeholders and partners in Syria.
• Knowledge of local communities; actual inhabitants of these areas are preferred.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office programs.
• Good organisational skills.
• Good communicational skills.
• Excellent ability to work in team.

Desirables:

At least 1 year of proven previous experience in EORE and/or community Liaison.

Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)

• Secondary/High school education

HMA experience (desirable)

Languages: (indicate fluency level)

Fluent in Arabic and English.

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

We offer

Contract length: untill 31-Dec-2026

Level: J

Location: Idleb

Expected Start date: 15-April-2026

Application process

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the below link:

Application Link : Talentech - Humanitarian Mine Action Team Member - 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 12-Mar-2026