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Overview of CTG:

• 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. Skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, we have the ability to act quickly (crisis response teams can be on the ground in 24 hours) and to establish structured operations in high-risk environments. CTG recruit and manage qualified, skilled teams with extensive experience operating in challenging conditions.

Overview of the position:

• CTG delivers humanitarian & development projects in high risk areas through the provision of recruitment, human resources & project management services. CTG enables public & private sectors to focus on their core business & mitigate risks.

Role objective:

Specific responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• HR management.
• Operational management.
• Personnel management.
• Business development.
• Financial management.

Expected output:

HR management:

• Accountable for managing assigned clients.
• Responsible for meeting client objectives in accordance with contracted scope of work.
• Ensure total client satisfaction with the services being provided.
• Ensure clients are regularly updated & client expectations are met in accordance with agreed time frames.
• Responsible for ensuring deployment plans, administrative documents, system & personnel management SOPs are in place & complied.

Operational management:

• Provide assistance with ensuring compliance with local labor law.
• Ensure an understanding of CTG’s duty of care, evacuation & medevac plans.
• Management of the safety of our consultants in the field from mobilization to demobilization with the support of the Country Manager where required.
• Management of 3rd party security, accommodation & other local service providers & fixers.
• Understand the contracted terms of all accommodation, security, logistics support, with the assistance of the Operations Manager where required.
• Management of crisis situation in accordance with the CTG crisis management SOP.

Personnel management:

• Recruitment – Support the recruitment department for new deployments.
• Mobilization – Responsible for deliverable’s against the provided mobilization plan for new contracts.
• Induction training – Ensure all consultants are issues with country specific operational guidelines & receive a full CTG induction prior to commencing work for the client.
• Duty of care – Responsible for consultant duty of care & knowledge sharing on security threats & incidents.
• Accountable for payroll accuracy – Approving consolidated payroll spreadsheets, supporting documents, etc. Checking for inconsistencies prior to authorization.
• Performance reviews – Review consultant’s performance in accordance with client’s requirements.
• Act as a focal point between insurers & consultants / emergency liaison persons in instances of medevac & or major incident. Supporting documentation collection for such incidents.

Business acquisition & growth:

• Actively promote CTG’s services & assist in building a network of key business partners & potential clients.
• Develop current & new client relationships through to contract negotiation.
• Represent CTG in meetings.
• Assist with the development of proposal responses.

Project reporting:

• This role reports to the Country Manager.

Team management:

• The selected candidate is expected to manage CTG consultants working on UN projects.

Geographical experience:

• Minimum of 3 year of experience in Africa (desirable).

Education:

• University Degree in the field of Business Administration, HR or related field.
• A relevant HR qualification & / or experience may be waived in lieu of a Bachelors Degree.

Skills:

• Skills required for this job are typically acquired through the completion of an undergraduate degree & 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in HR processes & applications, exposure & expertise in HR systems data analysis & analytical skills required.
• Must be well versed in all MS Office applications & experienced in producing reports for management.
• Self starter with good initiative & multi tasking skills who pays attention to the details, demonstrated ability to troubleshoot & resolve problems, excellent spoken & written communication.

Work experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in HRM, client relations.

Languages:

Fluency in English.

Other relevant information:

• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this role.