Mine Action and Risk Education Officer

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.

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.

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.

This role reports to the line manager.

• 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).

This role has no team management responsibility.

• 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.