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Head of Research and Development

Posted 2024-11-17

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💎 Seniority level: Senior, Five years

📍 Location: United Kingdom

🔍 Industry: Humanitarian Mine Action

🏢 Company: The HALO Trust

🗣️ Languages: English

⏳ Experience: Five years

🪄 Skills: LeadershipProject ManagementData AnalysisPeople ManagementProject CoordinationCross-functional Team LeadershipData analysisCommunication SkillsAnalytical SkillsCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringAttention to detailOrganizational skillsTime ManagementWritten communicationCoaching

Requirements:
  • Proven ability to manage research projects.
  • Strong interest in technical and technological details of mine action.
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Excellent writing skills adaptable to various contexts.
  • Management experience in remote and hybrid environments.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Master’s degree in technical or related subject (desirable).
  • Five years’ experience in Humanitarian Mine Action operations (desirable).
Responsibilities:
  • Leadership of R&D activities including planning and execution of projects.
  • Conduct assessments of current clearance tools and methodologies in HALO programmes.
  • Analyze clearance data to identify trends and improvement areas.
  • Ensure safety and efficacy in R&D.
  • Develop documentation and systems for R&D projects.
  • Facilitate the adoption of technology and techniques across the organization.
  • Advise on R&D and procurement of specialist equipment.
  • Oversee internal communication regarding R&D.
  • Monitor humanitarian demining developments.
  • Represent HALO at international forums and engage with stakeholders.
  • Work on securing funding from various sources and manage donor relations.
  • Lead and manage a dispersed R&D team and support their development.
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