Country Training Representative at Committed To Good (CTG)

About Committed To Good (CTG)

Committed To Good (CTG) is an award-winning private sector company that enables humanitarian and development projects in conflict zones. As a people solutions business, we recruit, deploy and manage the right people with the right skills to implement projects in the world’s toughest regions.

Having worked in more than 25 fragile and conflict-affected countries, we pride ourselves on hiring 90% local employees, providing decent, dignified work and new opportunities in fragile communities. 90% of our turnover goes back into the local economy.

Overview of Position

• 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

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).
• Sector experience: Minimum of 5 year/s of demonstrable relevant Extensive operational experience in hostile or complex environments, preferably in Africa or similar regions (essential).
• 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.
• Geographical experience: Minimum of 5 year/s of experience in West Africa (desirable).

Team management:

• This role has no team management.

Languages:

• Fluent in English (essential).
• Fluent in French (desirable).

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.