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Deadline: Jul 31, 2025
Location: Nigeria
Job type:Contract, 12 months +
Languages:
English
English
Work experience:Min 5 years
Date posted: Jul 4, 2025
Expected starting date: Aug 1, 2025

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Description

Overview of position
  • Job Title: Country Training Representative 
    Location: Nigeria & West Africa (Rotational basis) 

  • Package: Company flights, accommodation, medical, insurance, in-country transport
    Rotation: 9 weeks in-country. 3 weeks leave (Company flight provided)

  • A leading International Risk Management company is seeking a highly experienced and strategically minded Country Representative to lead its operations in West Africa. This person will be responsible for representing the company’s interests in-country, leading operational and training programmes, and ensuring high standards of professionalism, security oversight, and business development.

  • The successful candidate will be a former Sandhurst-trained officer or a graduate from a similar international military academy. They should have a Special Forces background, significant command experience, and strong knowledge of British military training methods. A key part of the role involves acting as Chief Instructor for various training programmes delivered in the region.

Role objectives
  • Act as the senior in-country representative for the company, managing all operations, client relations, and local engagement.  

  • Lead and supervise security personnel and training teams across all sites.  

  • Deliver and oversee British-style military and security training programmes as Chief Instructor, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards.  

  • Maintain high levels of integrity, discipline, and operational discretion at all times.  

  • Engage in strategic planning and execution of business development initiatives in the region.  

  • Liaise with government, military, and private sector stakeholders to support the company’s goals.  

  • Manage in-country logistics, risk management, and compliance with local regulations. 

  • Provide regular reports to Head Office on operational status, threats, opportunities, and performance.  

  • Uphold and promote the company’s values in all interactions

Project reporting

This role will report to the ELT of Hart Security. 

Key competencies
  • Graduate of Royal Military Academy Sandhurst or an equivalent international officer training institution.  

  • Former Command-level Officer within the British Armed Forces or a similar Tier 1 force.  

  • Completed recognised Special Forces selection and operational service (e.g., UKSF, SAS, SBS, or allied units).  

  • Formal training qualification and/or proven experience in a dedicated training role

  • Relevant defence training qualifications (e.g., military instructor certifications or equivalent)

  • Extensive operational experience in hostile or complex environments, preferably in Africa or similar regions.  

  • Strong understanding of British military training doctrine, with the ability to design and lead training courses to UK standards.  

  • High degree of business sense, commercial awareness, and stakeholder management.  

  • Demonstrated leadership, integrity, and sound judgment in high-pressure situations.  

  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills.

Team management

This role has no team management.

Further information
  • Previous experience working in West Africa or a similar geopolitical area.  

  • Fluency in French or local languages is a plus.  

  • Familiarity with donor-funded security programmes or working with NGOs, extractives, or government clients.  

Application Process: 

  • Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter outlining their suitability for the role, focusing on operational leadership, training expertise, and business experience in complex environments.

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