Ammunition Technical Specialist (ATS) - Honduras

Role: Ammunition Technical Specialist (ATS) – Central America

Responsible to: Operations Manager

Salary: Competitive

Location: Honduras (with responsibility also in Guatemala & El Salvador)

About the role:

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, the ATS will provide technical support to HALO Central America operations, including the planning and delivery of Weapons and Ammunition Management activities in Central America and, when needed, in other HALO programmes. The ATS will ensure technical delivery are implemented in accordance with the International Ammunition Technical Guidelines (IATGs) and other international standards (MOSAIC, IMAS) as well as with HALO’s policies and mandate.

This role includes a significant assessments, training and development component, and, as such, requires someone with proven experience in assessing explosive ordnance mitigation capacity of security forces, designing and delivering ammunition training courses to a high technical standard.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough risk assessments of ammunition storage facilities, generating detailed reports, recommendations and action plans for improvement
• Develop and deliver specialised ammunition training programs aligned with international best practices
• Provide technical guidance to host nation security forces on ammunition segregation, disposal, and transportation
• Oversee the safe handling, storage, and transportation of ammunition
• Contribute to the development of standardized PSSM training materials and operating procedures
• Certify new ammunition storage facilities constructed by HALO
• Assess, segregate, and dispose of ammunition stockpiles in accordance with safety protocols
• Offer technical mentorship and support to host nation security forces.

• Provide technical support to the programme at the direction of the operations manager.
• Ensure that standards are maintained throughout all operational activities and events.
• Ensure all ammunition assessment, disposal, transport and other activities are conducted safely, and appropriate risk assessments are carried out.
• Be prepared to provide general assistance to the management team: with training courses covering colleagues’ absences, or other activities as directed by the Operations Manager.

• Extensive experience and proven track record as an Ammunition Technical Officer, Technician, or Specialist
• IATG Level 5 Inspector Explosives or Equivalent experience in ammunition lifecycle management.

• In-depth knowledge and application of the International Ammunition Technical Guidelines (IATGs) in challenging environments
• Strong understanding of ammunition storage and handling procedures.

·         Ability to learn and train others – willingness to keep abreast of new developments and train others

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex challenges
• Advanced IT proficiency
• Full proficiency in Spanish and working knowledge of English required.

Desirable:

• IMAS Level 3 Explosive Ordnance Disposal, experience in harsh and remote environments, knowledge of Small Arms Light Weapons disposal, and previous work with host nation military/police forces

• International Health Insurance
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including three return flights a year to your home location
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Meaningful work contributing to humanitarian efforts
• 49 days of leave per calendar year, increasing to 56 after 2 years of service
• Travel benefits
• Food and local overseas allowances.

Please submit a CV (no more than 2 pages) and a cover letter (no more than 1 page) outlining how your experience matches the key skills and competencies required by Monday 15th September

We reserve the right to amend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.

The HALO Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

The HALO Trust is committed to a culture that is both diverse and inclusive and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

The HALO Trust is committed to ensuring that it provides a safe and trusted environment which safeguards and promotes the welfare and wellbeing of anyone who comes into contact with, or is part of, the Charity, with a zero-tolerance approach to behaviours which challenge this.