Location: Mali
EOD/IEDD Trainers and Mentors (English Speaking) Allen Vanguard Threat Solutions Ltd – Swindon SN6 Allen Vanguard International Counter Threat Solutions (AVCTS) is seeking experienced, dynamic, and motivated individuals to fill several EOD/IEDD training and mentoring posts.These are contingent contractor positions. Place of performance will be multiple locations in Northern Mali where personnel will be embedded with operational United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) EOD/IEDD teams. The contract is of 8 months duration with a start date of October 2014 and the possibility of an additional 2 years work. Applicants must be willing to sign an availability letter.
Position Requirements:
- Fully qualified IEDD operators with a minimum of 8 years’ experience in EOD, IEDD and C-IED including operational experience within the last 3 years. Proof of qualification/certification from a recognised training centre will be required.
- Minimum of 18 months instructor/trainer and mentoring experience. Experience of constructing simulated training IEDs an advantage.
- Expert knowledge of IMAS standards as it pertains to development and implementation of EOD Level 1, 2, and 3, and IEDD operations and training
- Extensive experience of operating within recognized IEDD/EOD Standard Operating Procedures and in the use of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs).
- Ability to work with local nationals, interpreters, and UNMAS staff.
- Able to work outside of normal schedule when required by Project Manager and project objectives. Standard work week is Monday through Saturday.
- Self reliant, flexible and able to work independently.
- Fluent in English, spoken and written (native speaker or otherwise certified)
- Hold a valid international driver’s license.
- Must be medically fit, mentally and physically robust to meet the challenge of operating in austere environments, harsh conditions and extremes of temperature.
- Must have relevant medical inoculations and valid records, or be capable of obtaining relevant inoculations (including a yellow fever certificate, which is required for entry to Mali).
- Responsible to the Project Manager for ensuring all project objectives are met.
- Conduct EOD training up to EOD Level 3 for MINUSMA EOD/IEDD Teams.
- Conduct EOD/C-IED awareness Training for MINUSMA TCC countries.
- Conduct IEDD training for MINUSMA EOD/IEDD Teams.
- Supervise and mentor the deployment of MINUSMA EOD/IEDD Teams. This will include deploying with the teams on operational tasks to provide mentoring support and assurance of operating standards.
- Monitor and conduct internal QA on the MINUSMA EOD/IEDD Teams.
- On-going capacity building/development of the MINUSMA EOD/IEDD teams.
- Develop technical notes and course training packages.
- Competitive independent contractor pay based on qualifications and experience.
- 2 ½ days leave per month, rotations of 10 – 12 weeks in country with one week leave.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance.
Allen Vanguard is an equal opportunity employer.