The job is based on the following headline terms:

• Rate: £3,500 pcm paid in arrears.
• Living accommodation provided in country.
• Rotation of 10 weeks in country, 3 weeks off in UK (or preferred destination – we will cover up to the cost of flights to UK).
• French language a bonus, but not essential.
• Subsistence allowance of £500 pcm while in country, paid pro rata.
• Full Medical Insurance.
• Consultancy Contract.
• Bonuses of one additional month’s remuneration paid in deserving cases.

More background:

• Previous experience working on the African continent is a bonus.
• The work is in tough conditions and a robust character and cool head are required to meet the challenges.
• A fair amount of autonomy is granted and initiative needs to be shown by the person fulfilling the role but they will work within well-defined parameters.
• Induction programme for new people that brings them to our UK office for a week of briefings and familiarization, as well as meeting the UK staff to whom they will be working.
• Role has suited ex-service personnel from all 3 services and from a large range of backgrounds from the equivalent of corporal to major from any of the arms, services or branches. However, a military background is NOT required.
• The role is quite well suited to someone who is looking for a bit of challenge before settling down to a boring desk job and raising a family.
• The ability to work a computer with the usual Microsoft software (Outlook, Word and Excel) to a reasonable standard is essential. A reasonable standard of literacy and numeracy is also essential.
• The country manager is in effect running a small business on their own but with a lot of support from the UK head office.