CTG support and manage humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world. With past performance in 15 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia and Central and South America – we offer a holistic fabric of project management, implementation and support.

Overview of position:

The Regional Risk Manager supports the Regional Managers to provide Duty of Care (DOC) to staff & consultants working in the field. The position has supervisory responsibility for a network of security & safety professionals & oversight of any third party suppliers & supports the work of the Global Response Centre (Assist360).

Assigned as but not limited to:

• Evaluate & communicate potential risks associated with business operations within the region to the relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Regional Directors on safety & security issues.
• Attend routine management meetings across countries of operations.
• Standardize Duty of Care (DOC) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) in alignment with the global safety & security policy across the region.
• Support country teams with project implementation & attend planning & mobilisation meetings.
• Conduct field visits, risk assessments & audits to identify gaps & recommend corrective actions.
• Recruit & train security professionals.
• Supports & guides Field Security Officers (FSO’s) in country & provides back up when they are on leave.
• Manage security vendors and build strong relationships with clients’ safety & security leaders.
• Ensure consistent use of Duty of Care (DOC) functions (TAYO safe trip & incident management) & up to date risk assessments across the region.
• Participate in incident response & crisis management teams & establish a Regional Security Operations Centre.
• Ensure the presence of trained first aiders & safety focal points at key CTG locations.
• Standardize & regularly refresh consultant safety inductions.
• Support the Assist360 24 / 7 Global Response Centre to respond to client requests.
• Ensures disciplinary action reporting across the region.
• Ensure reporting is up to date when going across to the legal team.
• Keeps network updated with key security stakeholders in the region.
• Expands current medical network, facilities, clinics to be used.
• Perform any other assigned duties.

Project reporting:

• Line manager – Global Risk Manager.
• Functional & administrative reporting – Regional Director – Southern Africa
• Functional reporting – Regional Director – East Africa.

Key competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, security or risk management (essential).
• Membership of a professional risk management body (desirable).
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrable relevant leadership experience (essential).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in complex or conflict afflicted environments in East & Southern Africa (essential)
• Fluent in English (essential).

Required competencies:

• Leadership.
• Strategic thinking.
• Analytical skills.
• Financial acumen.
• Strong verbal & written skills.
• Networking ability.

Team management:

• The selected candidate will be managing CTG’s country Field Security Officers, based in various regions.

Further information:

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role