Land Release Technical Field Manager

Land Release Technical Field Manager (TFM) - Various locations

Handicap International · Amman, Jordan · — · Posted 2026-04-17

Workplace: on_site

Department: Armed Violence Reduction

Description

Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. The organisation works alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, through direct action and advocacy in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.  

Since its creation in 1982, HI has run development programmes in more than 60 countries and responded to numerous emergencies. Today, we have a budget of approximately 255 million euros, with 4794 employees worldwide.  

At Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion, we truly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organisation. This is why we are engaged to a disability policy to encourage the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities.  

Please indicate if you require any special accommodation, even at the first interview. For more information about the organisation: www.hi.org 

HI is supporting explosive hazard mitigation operations in high-risk, conflict environments in the Middle East. 

The context is characterized by: 

• Widespread explosive ordnance contamination.  

• Significant infrastructure damage.  

• Complex humanitarian access constraints  

• A volatile and rapidly evolving operational environment.  

This role is part of a structured and coordinated mine action response, where international personnel contribute directly to field-level operations alongside multiple humanitarian actors. 

This is a hands-on operational role requiring strong technical expertise, resilience, and the ability to work in demanding conditions. 

YOUR MISSION:   

As a Land Release Technical Field Manager, you will support the safe implementation of explosive hazard mitigation activities in line with international standards.  

Mission 1: Operational Implementation 

You will: 

• Conduct Explosive Hazard Assessments (EHA), including survey, classification and reporting.  

• Plan and implement EOD operations in line with international standards.  

• Support humanitarian access operations, including route verification and area assessments.  

• Contribute to damage and debris-related safety assessments.  

• Participate in quality control (QC) activities.  

• Conduct safety checks of humanitarian premises and operational sites.  

• Deliver explosive hazard risk awareness briefings to humanitarian personnel.  

• Safely identify, mark, isolate and report explosive hazards in accordance with procedures.  

Mission 2: Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement 

You will: 

• Coordinate with humanitarian actors and operational stakeholders  

• Contribute to safe access and information-sharing mechanisms  

• Represent technical activities at field level when required

Requirements

You have a a minimum of 11 years of military/police/mine action experience and 3 years of Humanitarian Mine Action experience, including:  

• Land Release.  

• Non-Technical Surveys (NTS). 

• Technical Survey (TS).  

• Battle Area Clearance (BAC).  

• Minimum 3 years Explosive Ordnance Disposal experience, including:  

• EOD (single, multi, bulk). 

• Air-dropped munitions. 

Your career path has enabled you to develop your skills in conflict or post-conflict environments, and humanitarian or stabilisation contexts. You also have experience using information management systems (e.g. IMSMA or equivalent). 

Desirable Experience 

• High-risk search / route clearance.  

• Mechanical or rubble clearance operations.  

• IEDD experience.  

• Ammunition stockpile destruction.  

• Familiarity with:  

• IMAS (required baseline)  

• IATG (asset)  

• MOSAIC (asset)\ 

Certification 

• EOD Level 3+ certification (mandatory).  
  (Single / Multi / Bulk / Air-dropped munitions).

Fluency in English is required for this position, while knowledge of Arabic would be considered an asset. You are able to perform effectively under pressure, including in high-risk environments, and demonstrate a high level of resilience and adaptability. You bring strong coordination and communication skills, along with a collaborative, team-oriented approach. You operate with a high degree of integrity and professionalism, and possess well-developed analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission. https://hi.org/en/join-the-team 

• 4-month international contract - Unaccompanied position.  

• Accommodation and logistics covered.  

• The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:  

• Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals; 

• Pension scheme; 

• Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution; 

• Repatriation insurance paid by HI; 

• Salary: upon experience; 

• Perdiem & Hardship: upon experience 

• Paid leaves: 25 days per year 

• If you are resident in the country: local package 

• R&R cycle and paid leave applicable.  
• Deployment in a high-risk environment with limited infrastructure.  

TO APPLY:  
Only online by joining a CV and cover letter via the following link:  

Applications will be processed on an ongoing basis, don’t wait for applying! 
Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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