Technical Advisor - Syria

Location: Syria

PO Level: 3.1

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: 2 Year Fixed Term Contract (Pending funding)

Reports To: Global Technical Manager (EOD & IEDD)

Direct Reports: EOD Team

Key Internal Contacts/Relationships: PM, Head of Departments, Operational teams, MENAA, Global EOD, IEDD

Key External Contacts/Relationships: Partners, INGOs, Government bodies

Job Purpose: HALO is currently looking for a Technical Advisor responsible for providing advice and operational support to programme teams on EOD operations in potential chemical environments, as well as quality assurance. In addition, the Technical Advisor is also required to deliver support to training where needed.

About HALO: HALO is the leading global NGO addressing the impact and drivers of conflict in 30 countries and territories, with over 8,000 staff. Most of our staff are local employees and include a growing number of women. Our primary duty is to serve people affected by conflict, clearing landmines and the explosive remnants of war that threaten lives and livelihoods long after fighting has finished. We make land safe where war has ended, while also assisting those affected by active conflict and endemic violence. HALO addresses human suffering caused by armed violence in some of the world’s most fragile places, securing weapons and ammunition and working with both state and community actors to reduce the prevalence of armed violence.

About the role: We have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Technical Advisor (EOD & IEDD). This is a forward-based role which entails living and working permanently within a HALO programme providing training and operational support related to the disposal of explosive ordnance and improvised explosive devices. The successful individual will be responsible for providing mentoring and operational support to programme teams on EOD and IEDD operations, acting as part of the referral chain, conducting quality assurance of EOD/IEDD operations, and delivering high-quality EOD and IEDD training that conforms to the relevant IMAS qualification frameworks and national standards (where applicable) in conjunction with HALO’s global EOD/IEDD technical advisors. In addition, they are also required to ensure the safety and compliance of the programme’s explosive storehouses and central demolitions sites.

Responsibilities:

• Training: Support delivery of EOD training.
• Maintain and develop standard training management plans and materials for IMAS EOD courses.
• Liaise with the programme management to arrange logistics, facilities, travel and other resources required for training.
• Implement train-the-trainer courses and certify programme-level EOD trainers as appropriate.
• Ensure that courses are delivered in accordance with the budget and in accordance with operational needs.
• Ensure the welfare, safety and security of training participants.
• Prepare and submit course reports.
• Maintain all materials and records in SharePoint and on Confluence as appropriate.

• Operations: Development and implement a conventional EOD capability, capable of operating in a potential chemical environment.
• Lead and manage an EOD Team in the MENA area of operations.
• Conduct EOD tasks (conventional munition disposal only). Plan and implement EOD tasks.
• Support programmes in the development of local SOPs that conform to NMAS where required.
• Provide advice to programme teams on complex disposal operations and supervise the development of task-specific procedures where required.
• Liaise with the programme to ensure the effective operations of the EOD Team.

• Other: Ensure familiarity with and adhere to all HALO policies and procedures.
• Undertake the role in a manner appropriate to the cultural context and within the local legal framework.
• Understand and uphold the standards outlined in HALO’s safeguarding policy, acting with due care and attention to safeguard the well-being of anyone that comes into contact with HALO’s work and reporting concerns if they arise.
• Discharge duties and responsibilities under HALO’s health and safety procedures.
• Carry out any other duties as directed to meet programme standards and operational requirements.

Requirements:

Essential:

• An extensive background in conducting EOD (conventional munitions disposal) operations.
• An EOD 3 qualification is essential. Additionally, EOD 3+ (CBRN/BCMD) certification is highly desirable. EOD 3+ (IEDD) is advantageous. Military or civilian qualifications are acceptable.
• Experience of operating in a chemical weapon environment.
• A deep understanding of chemical weapons hazards and their precursors, associated equipment, and decontamination.
• Strong IT and general computer skills (particularly Microsoft Office).
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – you will need to quickly slot into established teams and work with and train people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Arabic would be advantageous, but it is not essential.

General:

• Uphold HALO’s core values and standards, promoting its ethos and mission statement.
• Ensure familiarity with and adherence to all HALO policies and procedures, especially the code of conduct and safeguarding.

Travel Requirements:

Field visits as and when required.

Benefits:

• Monthly living overseas allowance (LOA)
• Free accommodation
• 49 days annual leave per year, increasing to 56 days after 2 years’ service.
• Three economy return flights to the member’s official home address
• Private medical health insurance
• Insurance package: life assurance and emergency medical insurance, including evacuation and repatriation.

To Apply:

Please submit a CV (no more than 2 pages) and a cover letter (no more than 1 page) outlining how your experience matches the key skills and competencies required by 15/06/2026. Applications without a cover letter tailored to this position will not be considered. We reserve the right to amend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.

The HALO Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. The HALO Trust is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The HALO Trust is committed to ensuring that it provides a safe and trusted environment which safeguards and promotes the welfare and wellbeing of anyone who comes into contact with, or is part of, the Charity, with a zero-tolerance approach to behaviours which challenge this.