Global Technical Lead Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA), HQ

Who we are

DanChurchAid (DCA) supports people in the worlds poorest countries to live dignified and safe lives. We provide humanitarian assistance in crises longterm development support and promote initiatives that advance equality and sustainability.

DCA works across Africa Asia the Middle East and Ukraine with programmes in 20 countries contributing to four global goals: Saving Lives Building Resilient Societies Combating Extreme Inequality and Creating Engagement.

DCA implements mine action programming in CAR DRC Ethiopia Iraq Mali Libya Lebanon South Sudan Sudan Syria Ukraine and Myanmar. Our holistic/integrated mine action portfolio includes land release activities arms and ammunition management risk education victim assistance and psychosocial support as well as targeted advocacy alongside integrated initiatives that strengthen protection conflict prevention and social cohesion programming.

Job/Programme Overview

The Global Technical Lead HMA (GTL HMA) is responsible for the maintenance of technical standards and safety including quality operational design and technical and strategic guidance to DCA mine action programmes with a focus on quality deliverables and integrated programming.

The GTL HMA leads the development and refinement of DCA Quality Management Systems (e.g. tools procedures standards etc.) including use of new digital technologies. The role involves strategic and operational concept development operational planning and supervision recruitment training impact measurement and performance management.

The GTL HMA guides and directs Country Directors and Operations Managers to maintain and improve operational standards and output and ensure compliance with DCA SOPs and IMAS. The GLT HMA will furthermore be responsible to secure specialist knowledge and support from external agencies and stakeholders.

The GLT HMA reports to the * Team Leader Humanitarian Response & Mine Action*.

Your contribution is appreciated and your key responsibilities will be to:

• Oversee all technical activities across HMA programmes.
• Monitor and qualityassure field technical operations.
• Maintain operational safety systems including incident reporting and learning integration.
• Continuously refine QMS and SOPs.
• Keep DCAs technical knowledge up to date especially in IEDD/EOD.
• Ensure technical staff qualifications are maintained and aligned with programme needs.
• Plan organise or deliver relevant technical training.
• Advise support and endorse recruitment of technically qualified personnel.
• Advise and support proposal development and donor reporting including contributions to evaluations.
• Guide and direct Country Directors and Operations Managers to uphold and improve operational standards and ensure SOP compliance.
• Maintain professional relationships with national regional and international stakeholders (UNMAS GICHD etc.) in coordination with the Head of Unit and Team Leader HRMA.
• Ensure country programmes accurately reflect operational goals and donor commitments.
• Monitor analyse and position DCA for new or emerging mine action opportunities together with the Head of Unit and Team Leader HRMA.
• Ensure strategy documents and programme deliveries align with DCA HMA global aims and DCAs overall organisational strategy including crosscutting themes.
• Strengthen and support MEAL systems for HMA programming. Lead progress monitoring and global output tracking across HMA programmes.
• Strengthening & ensure and support integrated and holistic programming -HowHMAcan be more effectivelyintegratedwithprotectionconflict prevention andcash-basedinterventions to support affected communities in a holistic manner.
• Strengthening localization where feasible and support local ownership and capacity

Your Profile

As a person we expect that you resonate with our purpose and we imagine you have:

• Extensive field and/or headquarters-based experience in Mine Action programmes in two or more countries at strategic and management levels.
• Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and/or Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (IEDD) qualifications or International Mine Action Standard (IMAS) equivalent (EOD/IEDD 3) with certificates
• Knowledge and experience of EOD IED and EO clearance methodologies
• Instructor or mentor qualifications a plus; experience training and mentoring national staff
• Flexibility and cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Excellent written communication skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. French is highly desirable.

What we offer

At DCA we are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment that enables you to thrive while making a meaningful difference.

• Salary based on DanChurchAids collective agreement - an attractive pension and insurance scheme will apply
• Duty station is Preferably Copenhagen with substantial travel to DCA Mine Action Country Programmes
• Start date as soon as possible
• Insurance as per industry standards.
• An interesting and challenging experience addressing humanitarian needs
• A rewarding central role in a team of highly motivated and competent colleagues

How to apply

Applications must be submitted by clicking on the below Apply button. Only applications submitted here will be taken into consideration. Your application must be in English and include at minimum a CV (maximum four pages) and cover letter.

The closing date for applications is 06 August 2026.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and early applications are strongly encouraged. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and may be required to complete a written test prior to the interview(s).

For further information please contact the Lene RasmussenTeam Leader HRMA/Senior Mine Action Program Advisor.

Recruitment process

• First Interviews: Week 34
• Written test: End Week 34 or beginning Week 35
• Second Interviews: Week 36
• Contract starting soon as possible but flexible for the right candidate

We encourage you to apply

All interested candidates irrespective of age gender race religion sexual orientation abilities or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy. DCA conducts an anti-terror check as part of the recruitment process. It is a prerequisite that you pass this check and maintain this status throughout your employment with applying for a job with DCA must be ready to comply with our Code of Conduct Staff Policy on the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment and our Child Safeguarding Policy.