Mar 10, 2012

Operations Officer Afghanistan Olive Group , Ghazni, Afghanistan

Prerequisite Experience:
Essential – Ex US military E5 or above with at least 10 years service with honourable discharge. Minimum 3 years civilian experience managing or supervising security guard operations. Qualified on US Military weapon systems. Holds US Secret Clearance.

Purpose of Role:
The Afghanistan Operations Officer role is to manage all operational planning, resourcing and execution for his respective location / contract in support of client requirements as instructed by the Site Manager.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
■Ensuring that all deliverables within contractual requirements are acquitted.
■Acting as the Olive Group in-country point of contact for all client management issues.
■Providing direction and management for all operational activities and functions.
■Originate and maintain the daily working routine for all OG employees taking into account and managing the cultural issues associated with working in this environment.
■Completion and submission of all CENTCOM compliance paperwork for expats and Third Country Nationals (TCNs).
■Manage all aspects of J4 with constant liaison with the Country Management Team (CMT) Operations Support Manager.
■Accountability of a working cash amount utilised for life support issues.
■Daily interface with the US military to advise on all security matters.
■Ensure all training for the Security Guard Force is planned and executed as per a clear and relevant training programme.
■Compliance with all relevant Olive Group Directives and Policies that govern the conduct of all employees operational activities.
■The submission of reports including Daily Situation Reports (DSRs), Weekly Situation Reports (WSRs), Serious Incidents Reports (SIRs) and After Action Reports (AARs).
■Daily interaction with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) in regards to all aspects of the contract including billing of services provided by Olive Group.
■Maintain good level of communications and cooperation with the CMT Afghanistan keeping them informed of all relevant issues.
■Ensuring that all activities are conducted in a manner aligned to the Olive Group Ethos and Values and that corporate image is maintained at all times.

Additional Tasks and Responsibilities:
■Understand and implement company policy to best effect during planning and conduct of activities.
■Contribute to client presentations/briefings as required.
■Be familiar with Olive Group in theatre organisational structures, appointments, personnel and processes.
■Ensure client confidence is maintained by protecting client information.

Essential Capabilities/Skills/Competences:
■Senior operational management.
■High standard of written and verbal communication.
■High level of skill in MS Office including Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
■Understanding and application of Risk Management process.
■Proven operational experience in demanding high risk environments.
■Basic accounting knowledge in logistics and finance.