Job Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor team members leave. Review and authorize leave applications submitted by team members on Dynamics.
• Manage and monitor the welfare of team members. Manage team members’ performance and conduct written performance reviews in accordance with DRC HR procedures and timelines.
• Provide any other required administrative supervision of team members. In consultation with the TFM introduce Performance Improvement Plans for underperforming staff members and if required undertake disciplinary procedures to address further underperformance or misconduct issues.
• Monitor and record team members’ attendance, ensuring accountability and adherence to work schedules.
• Monitor and supervise all activities of the assigned team, ensuring tasks are carried out safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Assist in all aspects related to HMA operations in the Syrian context to fully support DRC operations.
• Coordinate and liaise with relevant local authorities, community leaders, and stakeholders, as well as the TFM, HMA Operations Manager, and the Safety Department to ensure safe and uninterrupted operations. This includes planning for and responding to disruptions caused by authorities, police, or military presence and facilitating the smooth execution of activities.
• In conjunction with the TFM, conduct planning, preparation and reconnaissance of future task sites.
• Supporting other HMA Team Leaders in conducting other tasks as directed by the TFM.
• Ensure that the team has the necessary and serviceable materials and equipment to carry out the designated activities.
• Operate DRC vehicles during operational hours as authorized and when required and adhere to the rules and requirements of driving set by the organization and local authorities.
• Conduct regular Quality Management (QA and QC) to maintain operational standards and effectiveness.
• Ensure team members uphold high standards of discipline and professional conduct.
• Report any non-conformities, breaches of SOPs, disciplinary issues, or unauthorized absences to the TFM.
• Conduct training as required, including refresher training as requested by the TFM and provide assistance and support in training DRC and local partner staff as needed.
• Ensure team members perform regular equipment maintenance to keep all tools and machinery in serviceable condition.
• Conduct an inventory audit in accordance with a schedule nominated by the TFM to verify there are no loose or missing parts or pieces of equipment, identify consumable items requiring replenishment, and schedule timely orders to maintain uninterrupted workflow.
• Coordinate and organize the team movements, including car schedules and drivers, and ensure all safety and access permissions are efficient and valid.
• Ensure that the TFM is fully briefed on all issues relating to the task activity.
• Supervise all EOD/MMC/BAC activities of the team in accordance with the work plan.
• Support in the capacity-building process, including training and coordination, whenever possible.
• Ensure the safe storage, transport, and handling of explosive and explosive items in accordance with SOPs in the relevant project operation locations in which they are responsible and keep records of explosive usage updated and reported to the TFM.
• Conduct daily meeting/safety brief with the team members prior to the commencement of operational activities.
• Review EOD/MMC/BAC operational procedures and recommend improvements to the operational department.
• Take the lead in EOD/MMC/BAC presentations and visitor briefings.
• Regularly complete required reports on paper and/or electronically and submit them to the Technical Field Manager as required.
• Conduct any other task as directed by his managers