Hiring Organization: CTG
Job location: Afghanistan
We encourage individuals with extensive project management experience on large projects to consider this role. Applicants must have led projects with an annual budget of $4 million per annum.
Overview:
An experienced Project Manager (PM) with operational manager experience, is a critical security role located in hostile environments and has overall responsibility for security operations on the designated site.
They are required to maintain a strong link with the designated client point of contact, Hart Country Management Team (CMT), project team and any other stakeholders to deliver the security solutions.
The PM will be the primary focus in country for client liaison and contract compliance.
The post requires prudent management of the security guard force on a daily basis and close liaison with senior management.
Role Objectives:
Contract & Legal Compliant
1. Maintain standards in all posts including but not limited to access control and patrolling, communication procedures, firearm handling, compliance, and SOPs.
2. Oversee the management of workplace Health & Safety, ensuring that Risk and COSHH assessments are carried out and updated according to legislation, as well as having a proactive approach to the health and safety of clients and employees regarding training and awareness.
3. Act as the project Expert on adherence to the standards and principles as defined in the International Code of Conduct, The Montreux Document, PSCI standards. Ensure teams’ compliance with the Rules for Use of Force and the laws of armed conflict, Anti-corruption, and Bribery laws.
4. Ensure compliance with Hart and the Clients health and safety standards including:
– Vehicle inspections, training, and use
– Firearms inspections, training and use
– Fire response drills
– Personal and catering hygiene
– Company Life Saving Rules
– Prohibition of the abuse of alcohol and narcotics
Finance
1. Project Managing a detailed budget – all financial transactions in accordance with Hart Financial Instructions, particular attention is to be paid to the handling of and accounting for cash.
2. Ensure that cost-effectiveness is a key driver within all business activities.
3. Monitor cash flow closely and forecast problems.
4. Oversee the financial aspects of projects within your area.
5. Ensure all financial reports, records of income and expenditure are produced when required.
Human Resources
1. Prepare Job Specifications on behalf of the Country Manager (CM) or Head of HR for all posts.
2. Planning for manning, anticipate future requirements through resignations and terminations to ensure a pipeline of candidates has been identified and is ready for mobilisation. Complete interviews with short-listed candidates and recommend them for hire.
3. Conduct and supervise performance reviews for each rotation. Provide completed performance reviews to the HR Manager.
4. Direct and manage a programme of work for the guard force within your domain, ensuring that a leave programme is properly managed. Oversee the Guard Commanders’ leave programme to ensure compliance with Company standards.
5. In liaison with the Training Team, ensure staff are trained and qualified for their role, complete competency evaluations, maintain training records
6. Ensure that the UN workforce is managed in accordance with the policies and directives laid down by the Head of HR and local employment regulations.
7. Establish and maintain transparent communication lines with the Afghanistan Country Management team to manage personnel and social issues
Key Competencies:
1. Formal security/business/international relations qualification
2. Recognised workplace health and safety qualification ie: IOSH or equivalent desirable
3. Close Protection Qualification/Hostile Environment Training Essential
4. Well-developed English oral and written skills.
5. Ability to think under pressure and guide a team
6. Computer literate with knowledge of MS Office applications
7. Effective time-management skills
8. Well-balanced interpersonal and client focussed skills
Experience:
We encourage individuals with extensive project management experience on large projects to consider this role. Applicants must have led projects with an annual budget of $4 million per annum.
Overview:
An experienced Project Manager (PM) with operational manager experience, is a critical security role located in hostile environments and has overall responsibility for security operations on the designated site.
They are required to maintain a strong link with the designated client point of contact, Hart Country Management Team (CMT), project team and any other stakeholders to deliver the security solutions.
The PM will be the primary focus in country for client liaison and contract compliance.
The post requires prudent management of the security guard force on a daily basis and close liaison with senior management.
Role Objectives:
Contract & Legal Compliant
1. Maintain standards in all posts including but not limited to access control and patrolling, communication procedures, firearm handling, compliance, and SOPs.
2. Oversee the management of workplace Health & Safety, ensuring that Risk and COSHH assessments are carried out and updated according to legislation, as well as having a proactive approach to the health and safety of clients and employees regarding training and awareness.
3. Act as the project Expert on adherence to the standards and principles as defined in the International Code of Conduct, The Montreux Document, PSCI standards. Ensure teams’ compliance with the Rules for Use of Force and the laws of armed conflict, Anti-corruption, and Bribery laws.
4. Ensure compliance with Hart and the Clients health and safety standards including:
– Vehicle inspections, training, and use
– Firearms inspections, training and use
– Fire response drills
– Personal and catering hygiene
– Company Life Saving Rules
– Prohibition of the abuse of alcohol and narcotics
Finance
1. Project Managing a detailed budget – all financial transactions in accordance with Hart Financial Instructions, particular attention is to be paid to the handling of and accounting for cash.
2. Ensure that cost-effectiveness is a key driver within all business activities.
3. Monitor cash flow closely and forecast problems.
4. Oversee the financial aspects of projects within your area.
5. Ensure all financial reports, records of income and expenditure are produced when required.
Human Resources
1. Prepare Job Specifications on behalf of the Country Manager (CM) or Head of HR for all posts.
2. Planning for manning, anticipate future requirements through resignations and terminations to ensure a pipeline of candidates has been identified and is ready for mobilisation. Complete interviews with short-listed candidates and recommend them for hire.
3. Conduct and supervise performance reviews for each rotation. Provide completed performance reviews to the HR Manager.
4. Direct and manage a programme of work for the guard force within your domain, ensuring that a leave programme is properly managed. Oversee the Guard Commanders’ leave programme to ensure compliance with Company standards.
5. In liaison with the Training Team, ensure staff are trained and qualified for their role, complete competency evaluations, maintain training records
6. Ensure that the UN workforce is managed in accordance with the policies and directives laid down by the Head of HR and local employment regulations.
7. Establish and maintain transparent communication lines with the Afghanistan Country Management team to manage personnel and social issues
Key Competencies:
1. Formal security/business/international relations qualification
2. Recognised workplace health and safety qualification ie: IOSH or equivalent desirable
3. Close Protection Qualification/Hostile Environment Training Essential
4. Well-developed English oral and written skills.
5. Ability to think under pressure and guide a team
6. Computer literate with knowledge of MS Office applications
7. Effective time-management skills
8. Well-balanced interpersonal and client focussed skills
Experience:
Minimum of 10 years year/s of experience in complex or conflict-afflicted environments, can be remote (essential).
Minimum of 10 years year/s of demonstrable relevant Security experience (essential).
Minimum of 5 years year/s of demonstrable relevant Programme/Project Management experience (essential).
Qualifications:
Minimum of 10 years year/s of demonstrable relevant Security experience (essential).
Minimum of 5 years year/s of demonstrable relevant Programme/Project Management experience (essential).
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Project Management / Business Administration (essential).
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Security Operations (essential).
Languages
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Security Operations (essential).
Languages
Working level in Pashto/ Dari (desirable).
Working level in Arabic (desirable).
How To Apply
Interested candidates can apply via our recruitment platform Tayo here: https://app.tayohr.io/jobs/detail/vac-10287-hart-project-manager-large-contract-experience-9006
Working level in Arabic (desirable).
How To Apply
Interested candidates can apply via our recruitment platform Tayo here: https://app.tayohr.io/jobs/detail/vac-10287-hart-project-manager-large-contract-experience-9006