PositionConvoy and Escort Mentor (x 3 positions)
Place of Performance Kidal, Mali
Contract Duration 4 months
Starting Date ASAP
OVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBAL
CTG Global is a managed service company specializing in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, Human Resources support services and Monitoring & Evaluation in post disaster and post conflict countries around the world.
CTG Global provides services to humanitarian organizations, government, non-governmental organizations and corporates that enables public and private sectors to focus on their core business and the achievement of their objectives in hostile and threatening environments as we provide a safe and secure environment for them to do so and alleviate them of their risks, crisis and personnel management problems.
OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
§ Train, advise and assist the leaders of convoys in the preparation, the conduct of their mission and communication within the convoy.
§ Using experience of convoy and escort management in desert environments, help convoy and escort leaders identify context and location specific IED threat mitigation measures
§ Train, advise and assist convoy and escort leaders to predict vulnerable points, observe warning signs in situ, and accurately recognize/confirm IED threats, followed by the effective communication of this information within the convoy
§ Reinforce the execution of explosive search operations, as learned during training, through the review, reinforcement and implementation of SOP, practice drills, and other practical in theatre actions
§ Support the leaders of convoys and escorts in the reporting process and lessons learned.
§ Assist in the process of reporting and lessons learned.
§ Other tasks as directed by the Project Manager and Chief of Operations.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
Education:
§ Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; or a First Level University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is required; or Military Experience at the Officer level or Warrant Officer/Senior NCO (Non-Commissioned Officer) with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
Experience:
§ Minimum of 3 years’ experience as platoon commander in Infantry, Cavalry, Engineers or Traffic Control units;
§ Mandatory operational experience in IED threat environment(s); experience in Africa desirable
§ Desirable knowledge in CIED
Language:
· French native speaker; working level English desirable
Other skills:
§ Demonstrated capability of rapid decision-making (with little margin of error) under conditions of extreme stress.
§ High standard of physical fitness.
§ Proven ability to work in hard conditions
§ Internationally recognized driving license
§ Knowledge of UN systems and UNOPS procedures as desirable
Key Competences
Competencies
§ Teamwork – Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
§ Planning & Organization – Ability to manage, organize, plan and implement work assignments, juggle competing demands and work under pressure of frequent and tight deadlines.
§ Judgment– Demonstrated ability to apply good judgment and decision making skills.
§ Communications– Strong spoken and written communication skills.
§ Problem Solving – Strong analytical and problem solving skills and ability to handle a range of management and coordination issues.
§ Professionalism– Professionalism: sound knowledge of, and exposure to, administrative and financial management issues
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail tocareers@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_863” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
