Overview of position    

• The Regional Risk Manager supports the Regional Managers to provide Duty of Care (DOC) to staff & consultants working in the field.
• The position has supervisory responsibility for a network of security & safety professionals & oversight of any third party suppliers & supports the work of the Global Response Centre (Assist360).

Role objectives    

Assigned, but not limited to:

• Collaborate with the Regional Director on safety & security issues & program planning for the region.
• Establish a 24 / 7 Regional Security Operations Centre, supervise Field Security Officers (FSO’s) & provide back up during leave periods.
• Conduct field visits, risk assessments & audits to identify gaps & recommend corrective actions.
• Evaluate and communicate potential risks associated with business operations within the region to the relevant stakeholders.
• Support country teams with project implementation & attend planning & mobilisation meetings.
• Attend routine management meetings across countries of operations.
• Attend weekly team management meetings & conduct 6 x TTX on various emergency scenarios each calendar year.
• Participate in incident response & crisis management teams.
• Support the Assist360 24 / 7 Global Response Centre to respond to client requests.
• Standardize Duty of Care (DOC) Standard Operating Proceures (SOP’s) in alignment with the global safety & security policy. 
• Ensure consistent use of Duty of Care (DOC) functions (TAYO safe trip & incident management) & prepare up to date risk assessments across the region.
• Ensure the presence of trained first aiders & safety focal points at key CTG locations.
• Prepare & deliver initial security inductions within 72 hours of first day of work of all employees & consultants, record attendance for initial security inductions.
• Ensure mandatory quarterly security briefings are prepared, delivered & recorded for all consultants.
• Ensure weekly security reports are prepared for each country of operation.
• Prepare risk assessments for each country of operation on a quarterly basis or within 72 hours of a major incident (e.g. coup d’etat, kidnapping, major aviation disaster etc).
• Conduct regular security reviews of airlines & airports, hotels, medical facilities.
• Identify & build a database of security vendors (e.g. equipment suppliers, first aid training suppliers, etc.) & supervise those that are engaged by CTG.
• Build & maintain a network of key security stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with clients’ safety & security leaders.
• Upon request, support the HR Manager on interview boards for Field Security Officers (FSO’s).
• Upon request, support the Regional HR Manager with disciplinary reviews.
• Perform any other assigned duties.
• Project reporting    
• Line Manager – Global Risk Manager.
• Functional & administrative reporting – Regional Director – West Africa.

Key competencies    

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, security or risk management (essential).
• Membership of a professional risk management body (desirable).
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrable relevant leadership experience (essential).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in complex or conflict afflicted environments in West Africa (essential)
• Fluent in English & French (essential).

Competencies required for this role:

• Leadership.
• Strategic thinking.
• Analytical skills.
• Financial acumen.
• Strong verbal & written skills.
• Networking ability.