Closing date: 12 Aug 2026 Who are we? The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a Leading protection agency pursuing our mandate to protect and promote durable solutions to displacement-affected populations based on humanitarian principles. Our response in the occupied Palestinian territory is centered on empowering conflict affected communities to meet their basic needs and promoting safety and dignity by addressing protection risks. Operating from two offices in Deir al Balah and Gaza City, and with a coordination office in Ramallah and a representative office in East Jerusalem, the DRC maintains an active presence with over 30 national and international staff and four civil society partners. DRC now aims to grow our operation as part of the Middle East Hub, which also comprises Türkiye, Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan. About the job The Technical Advisor provides technical oversight and direction for DRC’s Humanitarian Mine Action field operations in Gaza and the wider oPt, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant Land Release, EOD and EHA activities through robust planning, supervision, QA and risk management in line with DRC HDP SOPs and UNMAS requirements. The role also drives technical capacity building of national staff and partners, supports the development and review of TIPs/FRAs and other technical procedures, and strengthens project reporting and learning in close coordination with the Operations Manager and HMA Technical Field Manager. Responsibilities: Provide technical oversight and management of field operations within the assigned project area, including training, safety, security, daily operational planning, implementation, and supervision of all operational personnel under the TA's responsibility. Supervise Land Release operations and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Explosive Hazard Assessments (EHA) activities in accordance with DRC HDP Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring that the correct methodologies and risk assessments are constantly assessed. Support the Operations Manager (OM) and HMA Technical Field Manager (TFM) in strengthening the project’s technical contribution to national mine action capacity, including delivering required training in designated locations and facilitating DRC HDP-approved training courses for national personnel. Contribute to the development and maintenance of DRC HDP technical procedures and operational protocols as required. Assist the OM and HMA TFM in maintaining and improving project reporting mechanisms. Oversee the development and compilation of the Technical Implementation Plan (TIP) and Field Risk Assessment (FRA) for each task, in coordination with the TFM. Review technical activities being carried out on site and provide technical direction where required to ensure safe and efficient clearance procedures. Support the HMA Manager (TFM), in ensuring that all TIPs and FRAs are reviewed and approved by the OM before submission to UNMAS. Ensure that any amendments to TIPs or