Country Manager

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Position Title: Country Manager
Location: Mogadishu
Country: Somalia
Deadline Date:

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
CTG is an organization that supports humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries globally. Established in 2006, CTG has placed over 20,000 staff across 17 countries, including regions in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia. The organization specializes in providing rapid and cost-effective services for development and humanitarian missions, ensuring that clients can focus on their core services while CTG manages all HR-related issues. Their operational efficiency allows them to mobilize personnel quickly, often within 48 hours, to respond to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. For more information, visit www.ctg.org.

Job Overview:
The Country Manager position at Hart, a sister company of CTG and part of the RW Chelsea Group, is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing all Mobile and Static contracts in Somalia. The Country Manager will manage key site supervisors, staffing, and client interactions while identifying future business opportunities. This role requires proactive management of internal issues to prevent client impact and keeping the CEO informed of all developments. The Country Manager will ensure the effective operational, administrative, and logistical management of static guarding operations, focusing on workplace health and safety, financial transactions, and human resources management. The position demands a strategic approach to operations, finance, and team management, ensuring compliance with local and international laws and standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Country Manager will be tasked with managing all aspects of static guarding operations in Somalia, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in workforce management. Responsibilities include overseeing workplace health and safety, conducting risk assessments, and maintaining training records. The Country Manager will also manage financial transactions, ensuring adherence to Hart's Financial Instructions, and oversee project financial aspects. Human resources duties involve ensuring staff training and compliance with labor laws, providing mobilization briefings, and fostering a harassment-free workplace. The role requires maintaining operational oversight for quality and auditing, ensuring timely financial reporting, and managing project manning levels to meet contract deliverables. The Country Manager will also be responsible for performance management and liaising with travel coordinators for staff travel arrangements.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Close Protection Qualification or Hostile Environment Training, along with formal education in Project Management or a related field. Recognized Health and Safety qualifications are essential. The role requires strong problem-solving and analytical skills, proficiency in MS Office applications, effective time management, and interpersonal skills. A solid understanding of the commercial environment and the ability to manage budgets and invoicing are also necessary.

Educational Background:
The position requires formal education in Project Management or an equivalent field, along with recognized qualifications in Health and Safety. Additional training in Close Protection or Hostile Environment scenarios is essential for the role.

Experience:
Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in a senior country management role within austere environments such as Iraq, Afghanistan, or Somalia. A minimum of 10 years of military experience, particularly as an Operations Officer, is also required to ensure the candidate has the necessary background to manage operations effectively in challenging conditions.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position. Additional language skills may be beneficial but are not specified as essential.

Additional Notes:
The position is full-time and requires a seniority level of management. The role involves recruiting and managing staff in a challenging environment, with a focus on compliance with international and local labor laws. Compensation and benefits details are not specified in the job description, but candidates should be prepared for a demanding role that requires a high level of commitment and expertise.