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Vacancy id VAC-29834
Job title VAC-29834 Mine Action and Risk Education Officer
Location Worldwide
Apply by 31-Dec-2025
Start date 01-Jan-2026
Duration 1 year
Number of vacancies 1
Qualification Master's in education, social work, international development or related field (essential).
Sector experience Minimum of 7 year/s of demonstrable relevant experience in mine action, MRE, or humanitarian protection (conflict affected contexts) (essential).
Geographical experience Minimum of 7 year/s of experience in any country (essential).
Languages Fluent in English (essential).
 Fluent in Arabic (desirable).
 Fluent in French (desirable).
 Fluent in Spanish (desirable).

Job description

CTG overview

CTG was established in 2006, almost 20 years ago, in Afghanistan. We currently operate in 35 countries and have approximately 11,500 staff members committed to good!

But do you know who we are? And what do we do?

We provide tailored Human Resources and Staffing Solutions that support critical global initiatives across Humanitarian and Development sectors, and are now strategically foraying into new industries, including Construction, Energy, and IT, with a focus on high-risk regions.

Here’s a list of services we offer:
•Staffing solutions and HR management services
•Monitoring and evaluation
•Fleet management and logistics
•Facilities management
•Sustainability and Communications Advisory
•Election monitoring and observation
•IT professional services
•Medical assistance

Visit www.ctg.org to find out more.
Overview of position

Join CTG’s pre vetted talent pool to support mine action programs, focusing on Mine Risk Education (MRE), community protection & capacity building in high threat environments. Deployments typically range from 3 – 12+ months with UN agencies, governments or NGOs.
Role objectives

Risk education & community engagement:

  • Design / implement MRE programs tailored to at risk groups (children, IDPs, returnees).

  • Develop culturally appropriate MRE materials (posters, radio spots & school curricula).

  • Coordinate with local leaders to integrate MRE into community protection plans.

Capacity building & training:

  • Train national staff, partners & government actors on MRE standards (e.g., IMAS & NTSGs).

  • Strengthen monitoring & evaluation of MRE impact (e.g., pre / post knowledge assessments).

Program management:

  • Lead operational planning, including budgets, workplans & donor proposals.

  • Oversee implementing partners, ensuring compliance with technical / financial reporting.

  • Monitor UXO / IED threats & adapt MRE strategies to evolving risks.

Coordination & reporting:

  • Liaise with mine action clusters, security forces & humanitarian sectors (e.g., WASH, education).

  • Draft donor reports & analyse MRE data for decision making.
Project reporting

This role reports to the line manager.
Key competencies

  • Master’s in education, social work, international development or related field (or Bachelor’s + 7 years’ experience).

  • 5+ years in mine action, MRE, or humanitarian protection (conflict affected contexts).

  • Technical expertise in IMAS / NTSG compliance.

  • Community based education methodologies.

  • GIS mapping of hazardous areas (desirable).

  • Must be fluent in English & fluency in  French or Arabic or Spanish will be an asset.

  • Experience with IED awareness or EOD coordination.

  • Knowledge of UN system & donor reporting (e.g., GFFO, EU).
Team management

This role has no team management responsibility.
Further information

  • Roster duration: 2+ years.

  • Level: Mid to senior consultant.

  • Locations: Global deployment to conflict / post conflict zones (candidate preferences considered).

  • Other generic information: Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.
Disclaimer:
· At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.
· CTG has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone’s responsibility
· CTG encourages all candidates applying for this advertisement to ensure that their candidate profile is up to date with up to date experience / education / contact details, as this will help you being considered further in your application for this role.