Environmental Advisor for Mine Action

Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) was founded in 1939 as the labour movement's humanitarian solidarity organisation. Our vision is Solidarity in Action, and we aim to improve people's living conditions and to create societies that are more just and more democratic. In Norway, we have around 17000 members, and in total 3000 employees working in 36 countries around the world. NPA’s core areas are International Development, Humanitarian Assistance, Humanitarian Mine Action and Disarmament, First Aid and Rescue Services and International Solidarity, Anti-Racism & Inclusion. In all our interventions, we continuously work to reduce our climate- and environmental impact.

Wars and armed conflicts come to an end; however, the remnants of war continue to impact millions of people for decades to follow. Mine Action and Disarmament's vision is a world where people and communities are safe, resilient and protected before, during and after armed conflict. Together with national authorities and other stakeholders, we are working to resolve problems faced by local communities caused by Explosive Ordnance (EO). Currently, NPA has more than 20 Mine Action Programmes ongoing in Africa, Asia, Latin America, South East Europe and the Middle East.

Do you have experience with and a passion for development and implementation of environmental management? Do you have strong communication, collaboration and organizing skills? Then you might be the candidate that we are looking for!

Location: Baghdad, Iraq

What we offer:

• A chance to be part of NPA’s largest and most complex Mine Action and Disarmament programme and lead initiatives that will have a sector-wide impact.
• Benefit from an existing NPA global capacity development framework.
• Comprehensive salary package including country specific allowances and insurance scheme.
• Five weeks’ annual holiday plus one additional week off for expats.
• Three international flights home per contract year.

Requirements:

• Higher education degree in environmental science, climate change, natural resource management, or a related field
• Experience in the development and implementation of environmental management systems and programmes
• Experience in undertaking environmental and climate risk assessments and development of mitigation measures.
• Experience developing working partnerships or collating with other NGOs on the environment, climate change, relief and development programmes
• Proven ability to design and deliver training and workshops.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Documented track record of establishing and maintaining effective professional relations with relevant stakeholders, particularly national and provincial authorities.
• Experience in project management, including operational planning and proven analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal proficiency in English.

As a person you are great at communicating and engaging others. You have excellent organizational skills with the ability to plan and coordinate activities and projects. You have the ability to work in and adapt to difficult and complex cultures and conditions.

Responsibilities:

• The Advisor will conduct research and coordinate with the Iraqi government, other operators, stakeholders, and beneficiaries to establish a baseline of ongoing activities, plans, and needs addressing the relationship between climate change and mine action in Iraq.
• Produce a technical report on current mine action activities and opportunities for climate change adaptation and mitigation.
• Assist the Directorate for Mine Action (DMA) in prioritizing sector-wide mine action tasks and activities that address the effects of climate change while facilitating the safe return of Internally Displaced Persons.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders across sectors, including government agencies, NGOs, and local communities, to advocate for environmental protection and climate adaptation and other sustainability initiatives.
• Support the alignment of the Iraq National Mine Action Standards (NMAS) with the latest International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) 7.13 on environmental management, including updating the current Environmental and Climate Change NMAS as requested by DMA.
• Facilitate collaboration and the sharing and adaptation of lessons learned within the sector, including insights from other mine action programmes, to continuously improve environmental practices and outcomes related to mine action.
• Contribute to implementing NPA’s global environment and climate policy, reducing the programme’s environmental impact and promoting environmental protection and awareness.