Operations and Quality Assurance Officer

CTG overview:
CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.
CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.
Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.
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Overview of position:
Our client deployed to Mali in January 2013 to conduct an emergency assessment of the situation with regard to explosive threats. In July 2013, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) was established under Security Council resolution 2100.
With Security Council resolution 2690 (2023), it was decided to terminate the mandate of MINUSMA, effective 30 June 2023, after a decade of continuous activities. The Council requested MINUSMA to initiate the cessation of its operations & transfer of its tasks on 1 July 2023, along with an orderly & safe drawdown & withdrawal of personnel, aiming to conclude the process by 31 December 2023. The liquidation of MINUSMA is set to commence on 1 January 2024.
In alignment with these mandates, our client was engaged to implement a mine action program in Mali. This program aims to support MINUSMA’s liquidation efforts, focusing on ammunition & explosives disposal in the context of camp clearance & explosive ordnance risk assessment for the remaining camps during MINUSMA’s liquidation from 1 January 2024 to 30 June 2024.

Role objectives:
The CTG contracted Operations & Quality Assurance Officer will be responsible for the day to day management of the safe & efficient disposal of munitions & weapons that are awaiting destruction as part of the liquidation phase post MINUSMA withdrawal. S / he shall be responsible for his / her travel arrangements & shall liaise with the Operations Officer assigned to them as supervisor, on all security matters. S / he will report to the Operations Officer & is responsible for the provision & implementation of the following:
Develop, or assist in the development of, detailed ammunition disposal planning & associated range orders & / or weapons disposal operations.
Coordinate, facilitate & / or carry out all operational activities as per agreed disposal plans / weapons disposal operations.
Oversee the implementation, execution & completion of all operational activities carried out by CTG national staff & local labor in relation to ammunition disposal & / or weapons disposal.
Deliver training to CTG national staff & / or local labor personnel on procedures & processes related to the implementation & monitoring of technical & national safety standards.
Ensure all required relevant documentation for all munitions & weapons disposed of, is completed fully, accurate & timely & ensure proper filing, electronically & hardcopy, of this documentation.
Responsible for control & security of explosives & / or disposal equipment used during the disposal of ammunition & weapons.
Understand the International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) & International Ammunition Technical Guidelines (IATG’s).
Assist in the drafting of liquidation phase ammunition & weapons Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) ensuring that they are are in compliance with the IMAS & IATG’s.
Ensure implementation of activities in accordance with approved SOP.
Other tasks as directed by the Operations Officer.

Project reporting:
This role reports to the International Operations Officer.

Key competencies:
Master’s degree or equivalent in business administration, project management, social science, or related field plus 5 years of relevant experience required or bachelors degree or military / police college or junior command & staff course or senior staff qualification combined with 7 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the masters degree. If a proposed candidate does not have a masters or bachelors degree, s / he is expected to have a license from a government (or professional body approved by a government) to practice his / her profession plus 9 years of relevant experience.
At least 7 years of experience in operations management (military or humanitarian mine action), with at least 4 years proven & applicable experience in management of operations in humanitarian mine action.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Level 3 certification is essential.
Demonstrated experience in training.
Recent EOD / weapons disposal operational field experience (within the last 36 months) in Mali is essential.
Knowledge of the IMAS is essential.
Knowledge of the UN system & procedures is an asset.
Computer literacy, in particular experience of using MS Office & IMSMA.
Fluency in spoken & written English & / or French is a requirement, knowledge of a another UN language an advantage.
Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve the objectives of the organizations accountability.
To comply with the organization’s rules & procedures.
Identifies priority activities & assignments, adjusts priorities as required.
Foresees risks & allows for contingencies when planning.
Strong ability to analyze information & work under pressure.
Speaks clearly & effectively, both orally & in writing.
Consider all those to whom the insured services as “clients” & seeks to see things from their perspective.
Establish & maintain productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust & respect.

Team management:
This role has no team management responsibility.

Further information:
Internationally recognized driving license is required.
Must be physically fit & in good health.
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.