QRT-Surveyor

The Agency for Rehabilitation and Energy Conservation in Afghanistan (AREA) was established in December 1993 as a continuation of the GTZ DESP Project. As a non-governmental, non-political, and not-for-profit organization, AREA is dedicated to supporting the rehabilitation, development, and peacebuilding efforts in Afghanistan. Its central mission is to empower local communities, with a focus on grassroots initiatives to foster a prosperous and sustainable future for the country.

A key component of AREA's work is its Mine Action Program, which includes efforts to clear land contaminated by landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW). The program, which began in 1995 with the Community-Based Mine Action Program (CBMAP), empowers local communities to take responsibility for clearing land and managing their own mine action efforts. This ensures that the program is sustainable and aligned with broader development goals.

AREA's approach integrates various strategies such as Non-Technical Survey (NTS), Technical Survey (TS), Mine/ERW Clearance, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), and Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE), all aimed at making land safe for productive use. The organization operates through regional offices in Kabul, Herat, and Nangarhar, each responsible for project design and implementation in their respective areas.

Recognized as one of Afghanistan's leading NGOs, AREA is highly regarded for its commitment to humanitarian services, rehabilitation, and sustainable development. With strong partnerships at both national and international levels, AREA continues to play a vital role in Afghanistan's recovery, promoting peace, security, and environmental sustainability.

The Surveyor who will work under the overall supervision of Operation Officer and under the direct supervision of the QRT Team leader is responsible for the following assigned tasks:

• Maintenance, preparation and deployment of equipment in use;

• Conduct NTS, TS and resurvey operations in field in accordance with AREA SOPs and AMASs guidelines.

• Responsible for the site documentation, Technical reports and site mapping of hazard area in accordance with AREA SOPs and AMASs guidelines.
• Assist TL in civilian casualty’s data collection and hotlines activities.
• Conduct task according to TL instruction.
• Report fit and on time for work.
• Properly use and maintain survey equipment.
• Report to TL about progress of survey.
• Personally, responsible for the control and marking out of the Mine Clearance Site and the daily check for tampering.
• Liaise with community elders and local authorities when required.
• The closing of roads during demolitions and clearance operations.

• Responsible for Safety Distances & Procedures.

• Responsible for Explosives, Handling & Security.

Any other Tasks given by the AREA Mine Action Deportment.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma with five years progressively experiences in demining field operations. from which two years shall worked in technical and non-technical survey team and QRT team.
• Understanding of AREA survey and demining SOPs.
• Sound communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to effectively prepare reports and teams related documents in a clear and concise style.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations with people in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Ability to organize, plan and implement work assignments under pressure of frequent and tight deadlines.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to handle complex situation.
• Able to develop effective solutions despite ambiguity.
• Demining related survey and clearance courses are required.
• TS and NTS advance courses /certifications  is required.
• EOD courses (level 2) is required.
• AIM basic and intermediate qualification/courses is desirable and an asset.   
• Knowledge of computers including Word, Excel is required.
• Knowledge of understanding and using the Information Management System for Mine Action (IMSMA) is highly required.
• Fluent in local languages and English language (oral and written) are required.

While sending your resume/CV & Cover letter, please mention the vacancy number and position title in the subject of your email.

Application received after the closing date and without mentioning the vacancy number and position title in their email subject will not be considered.
Only short-listed candidates whose application meets the above criteria will be contacted for the test and interview. 
Interested candidates should submit their applications to the following email addresses:  
hr@area-org.af