The Hotline Operator is a part-time role responsible for co-managing the national Mine Action Hotline (with the Hotline Operator and Security Assistant). The individual will handle calls related to explosive ordnance (EO), suspected hazardous areas, and complaints regarding mine action activities, projects, and staff, as well as victim assistance needs. A key part of this responsibility is to ensure the timely and accurate logging, verification, and referral of all calls, coordinating with relevant departments for rapid and effective responses. This position is based at the MATC office in Kabul, Afghanistan, and reports directly to the MATC Plans Manager.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities of the Hotline Operator includes, but are not limited to:
● Hotline Management: Co-manage (with the Hotline Operator and Security Assistant) the 24/7 national Mine Action Hotline, including evening and weekend hours, ensuring all calls are handled professionally, and with empathy and respect.
● Information Management: Accurately log and document all valid incoming calls in the hotline database, following established MATC procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, registering all new information, requests, and complaints related to mine action operations, explosive hazards, hazardous areas, incidents, and victims, while ensuring strict confidentiality and sensitivity.
● Case Verification and Follow-Up: Verify the accuracy of all information received through the Mine Action Hotline by cross-checking details with other available data and follow-up communication with the caller. Coordinate with relevant MATC departments to ensure requests are referred and addressed promptly, thereby facilitating the timely provision of essential mine action services such as data collection, survey, clearance, marking, and EORE. Monitor the status of all calls in the database to ensure that timely action is taken and no case is left open for an extended period. Provide clear and timely feedback to callers, keeping them informed of the actions taken on their requests.
● Victim Data Collection: Assist in the collection and verification of data related to explosive ordnance casualties
● Reporting and Administration: Prepare and submit periodic (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc) hotline reports to highlight call trends, response status, and follow-up actions.