Ammunition Technical Specialist - Nigeria

Ammunition Technical Specialist – Nigeria

9-month contract with the potential to extend. Full Time position

Location – Abuja, Nigeria with travel across Nigeria

Salary – Up to £45,000 per annum. This is inclusive of country specific packages (shared accommodation, living overseas allowance, food allowance)

About HALO

The HALO Trust is a leading humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives and rebuilding communities affected by the devastating consequences of conflict. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Ammunition Technical Specialist (ATS) to support our Weapons and Ammunition Management (WAM) projects in Nigeria. The ATS will play a pivotal role in providing technical expertise to HALO projects across Nigeria, contributing to our mission of reducing human suffering caused by armed violence.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Project Manager Nigeria, the ATS will provide technical support to HALO Nigeria’s operations, including the planning and delivery of Weapons and Ammunition Management activities in Nigeria. The ATS will ensure technical delivery are implemented in accordance with the International Ammunition Technical Guidelines (IATGs) and other international standards (MOSAIC, IMAS) as well as with HALO’s policies and mandate.

This role includes a significant assessments, training and development component, and, as such, requires someone with proven experience in assessing explosive ordnance mitigation capacity of security forces, designing and delivering ammunition training courses to a high technical standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough risk assessments of ammunition storage facilities, generating detailed reports, recommendations and action plans for improvement
• Develop and deliver specialised ammunition training programs aligned with international best practices
• Provide technical guidance to host nation security forces on ammunition segregation, disposal, and transportation
• Provide technical impact assessments in the events of an unplanned explosion at a munitions storage site
• Oversee the safe handling, storage, and transportation of ammunition
• Contribute to the development of standardized PSSM training materials and operating procedures
• Certify new ammunition storage facilities constructed by HALO
• Assess, segregate, and dispose of ammunition stockpiles in accordance with safety protocols
• Offer technical mentorship and support to host nation security forces.

General

·       Provide technical support to the program at the direction of the project manager

·       Ensure that standards are maintained across all operational activities and events

·       Ensure all ammunition assessment, disposal, transport and other activities are conducted safely, and appropriate risk assessments are carried out

·       Be prepared to provide general assistance to management team: with training courses, covering colleagues’ absences, or other activities as directed by the Project Manager.

Who we're looking for:

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven track record as an Ammunition Technical Officer, Technician, or Specialist with at least three years of experience in ammunition lifecycle management. Equivalent to IATG Level 5 Inspector Explosives
• IMAS Level 3 Explosive Ordnance Disposal, experience in harsh and remote environments, knowledge of Small Arms Light Weapons disposal, and previous work with host nation military/police forces
• In-depth knowledge and application of the International Ammunition Technical Guidelines (IATGs) in challenging environments
• Strong understanding of ammunition storage and handling procedures.
• Ability to learn and train others – willingness to keep abreast of new developments and train others
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex challenges
• Advanced IT proficiency
• Fluency in English (minimum B2 CEFR).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including three return flights a year to your home location
• Local overseas allowance and food allowance
• Shared accommodation in a rented HALO apartment, provided at nil cost
• 49 days annual leave (rising to 56 days after 2 years of service)
• Three economy return flights to the member’s official home address (or an alternative location up to an equivalent cost)
• Comprehensive insurance package: Private Medical Insurance, life assurance and emergency medical insurance, including evacuation and repatriation.
• Retirement savings plan

How to Apply:

Please submit a CV (no more than 2 pages) and a cover letter (no more than 1 page) outlining how your experience matches the key skills and competencies required by 4th November 2024.

If there is a sufficient calibre of applicants, we reserve the right to close the role earlier than the date noted.

The HALO Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

The HALO Trust is committed to a culture that is both diverse and inclusive and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

The HALO Trust is committed to ensuring that it provides a safe and trusted environment which safeguards and promotes the welfare and well-being of anyone who comes into contact with, or is part of, the Charity, with a zero-tolerance approach to behaviours which challenge this.