Team Leader, Baghdad (Internal)

Closing Date for application: 30 June 2024

Rotation: 9 weeks on / 3 weeks off, start date: 22 July 2024

This is a fixed term contract until 31 December 2024 that may be extended in line with client contract.

Role Purpose:

This Team Leader role has a close working relationship with a dedicated client on a daily basis. The Team Leader has to be prepared to show flexibility with the rotational working pattern that has to be aligned, where possible, to the movements of the client. The Team Leader (TL) has a significant impact on how potential clients assess Control Risks’ capabilities. The TL is responsible for setting and maintaining the highest standards of team presentation and capability to the client and will coordinate the direction and management of the team. The TL ensures that the team meets all operational and training standards with assistance from the training team and that the team is fully compliant with Control Risks’ standard operating procedures (SOPs) and doctrine at all times. The TL assists in mission planning for all tasks as detailed by the Operations Manager. The TL is responsible for the professional delivery of operational briefs to both the team and clients when required.

Role and Tasks:

• Demonstrates competence in Control Risks’ SOPs and personal skills
• Displays client etiquette, discipline and maintain Control Risks’ low profile approach
• Remains informed about the threats and key issues in Iraq
• Conducts vehicle and dismounted contact and immediate action drills
• Maintains advanced first aid skills
• Possesses competent navigation skills including map-reading, compass and use of GPS
• Uses vehicle-mounted and handheld communications systems
• To be fully conversant and comply with Rules for the Use of Force (RUF)
• Maintains competence in all required skills through regular formal assessment

Management responsibilities

• Conducts certifiable instruction in all relevant operational and medical team requirements in accordance with Control Risks’ training directives
• Ensures the team maintains a professional approach, appropriate client etiquette, discipline and presentation
• Ensures that the team conducts effective administration, including vehicle maintenance, equipment husbandry/accountability and reports and returns

Operational responsibilities

• Assists in conducting risk assessments and operational planning
• Issues orders to team members and brief clients in line with SOPs when required
• Conducts venue and route recces and produce reports
• Commands the team and issue direction to clients
• Provides emergency medical and primary health