EOD Searcher, Humanitarian Demining

EOD Searcher, Humanitarian Demining, Based from Chernigiv, Ukraine

About us

Our Organization

The Swiss Federation for Mine Action (FSD) is looking for new staff. The working area will be in the Chernihiv Oblast but may require deployment to other oblasts in the future.

FSD offers a competitive salary, full insurance covering work related injuries, free uniform including cold weather clothing, training in accordance with international standards.

FSD is an equal opportunities employer with no discrimination. Applications from females are welcome.

Applicants must be physically fit, and meet Ukraine labour law requirements (health certificates, security clearance etc) and fluent (written and spoken) in either Ukrainian or Russian.

Job Requirement

FSD in Ukraine are looking to employ EOD Searchers as part of a team conducting Mine and Battle Area Clearance Operations in Ukraine.  Deminers will work in the field and carry out EOD Spot tasks in Chernigiv oblast.  EOD Searchers will be provided with comprehensive, certified training and all the equipment required to conduct clearance in a safe and professional manner.   Candidates will initially be hired on a training contract and will be given a place on the team depending on their performance on the training course.  Successful candidates will be included on FSD’s insurance policy covering workplace injuries. 

Location

The role is based in Chernigiv with frequent travel throughout Chernigiv oblast.  The role will be based in the field for extended periods. 

Reporting

EOD Searchers will deploy as Sections and will report directly to their respective Section Commanders. 

Roles and responsibilities:

Attend and pass the FSD Manual Mine Clearance, EOD Searcher and Battle Area Clearance training course.

Carry out Battle Area Clearance and/or Manual Mine Clearance in accordance with FSD SOPs and IMAS standards, as   directed by the Team Commander and Section Commanders. 

Operation of Mine detectors and other tools as part of Mine Clearance Drills.

Basic identification of Mines/UXO. 

Maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and all required Mine Clearance equipment (detectors, tools etc). 

Essential Requirements:

Proven ability to work in field conditions, delivering consistent results for extended periods

Having a valid foreign passport

Physical robustness

Reliability 

Teamwork

Ability to take and carry out orders efficiently 

Candidates cannot be colour blind. 

Certificate of Medical fitness (Narc ologist’s certification of sobriety) 

Certificate of Psychological health

Certificate from the Ministry of Interior confirming that the candidate has no criminal record and permission to work with explosives

Ability to read and write Russian and Ukrainian

Desirable Requirements

Basic working level of English (speaking, reading and writing)

Experience working with demining NGOs

The deadline for applications: 31 July 2022