Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Trainee
Organizational Context
UN Women supports global gender equality standards and works with governments and civil society to implement laws, policies, and services benefiting women and girls. The "She Demines" programme in Ukraine aims to increase women's participation in humanitarian mine action by providing training, professional development, and employment pathways. This initiative, a partnership involving UN Women and other organizations, is funded by Canada and Croatia, fostering a more inclusive and gender-responsive mine action workforce in Ukraine.
Job Purpose
This Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Trainee assignment, part of the "She Demines" programme, aims to increase women's involvement in humanitarian mine action. Participants will receive nationally aligned training and hands-on learning to gain job-ready skills in technical areas of mine action. The programme also focuses on building resilience, confidence, and leadership qualities, preparing graduates to work with state and non-state operators. The assignment supports participants' living conditions through a monetary allowance, with training provided in Kamianets-Podilskyi, Ukraine.
Responsibilities
As an EOD Trainee within the "She Demines" programme, participants are expected to fully engage in all modules of the EOD Level 1 training course, which covers safe identification, recognition, and response to explosive ordnance according to national standards and safety procedures. This involves attending classroom instruction and practical field exercises. Trainees must adhere to all safety regulations, operational procedures, and the code of conduct. Active participation in assessments, regular attendance, and timely communication with coordinators are required. Demonstrating responsibility, discipline, commitment, and teamwork is essential, contributing to a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment.
Work Experience
No prior experience is required for this role. However, candidates should possess strong motivation for a career in humanitarian mine action, a capacity for rapid learning and practical application of new knowledge, high responsibility, discipline, and attention to safety procedures. Good communication and teamwork skills, willingness to work in physically demanding field conditions, and basic digital literacy are also expected.
Skills
Key competencies include accountability, adaptability, flexibility, teamwork, judgment, decision-making, planning, organizing, professionalism, and self-management. Expertise areas mentioned are emergency preparedness, crisis response, gender, women's rights, and safety and security.