Jan 12, 2017

Team Leader - High Risk Search (4 posts) , Iraq

Employer: G4S
Location: Iraq
Job Reference: G4S/TP/2237101/80803
Number of Positions: 4

Closing Date: January 20, 2017


Package Description: Monthly salary, flights, visas, accommodation, medical and life insurance, and provision of food and water. Rotation is likely to be 12 weeks on, 3 weeks off. Further detail to be promulgated to successful applicants.


Job Introduction:

This opportunity is for a potential High Risk Search project in Iraq and the successful applicant would need to be able to confirm that he/she would be available in early 2017. Duration of contract expected to be 12 months.

Role Responsibility:

The main function of this Program is to provide explosive management support to those areas recently liberated from the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS). An action plan is underway involving many different agencies and departments to deploy clearance assets on the ground as part as the Humanitarian Response. Conflict has resulted in a humanitarian crisis, with the GOI and UN under pressure to progress the return of displaced civilians to the area as quickly as possible. However, the presence of ERW (including remnant IEDs) continues to pose a blockage to returns, humanitarian relief, stabilisation and reconstruction. This project will enable ERW clearance to take place.


The Ideal Candidate:

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:
Minimum 5 years’ experience in High Risk Search.
Military Search Qualification (REST, RESA or other recognised qualification).
Experience in High Risk Search within the last 3 years essential.
Conflict or post conflict environment experience essential.
Must be medically and physically fit for duty in austere environments.
IT competence required - MS Office suite
Light vehicle driving license also required.


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