Quality & Safety Manager - Liberia & Guinea

Overview

Are you a rigorous safety professional ready to make a tangible impact in West Africa? As the Quality & Safety Manager, you will be the cornerstone of operational integrity for our Liberia and Guinea programmes. You won’t just manage systems; you will champion a culture of excellence across Aviation, Ground, and Maintenance operations. By integrating Quality, Safety, and Security management systems (QMS, SMS, and SeMS), you will ensure our life-saving flights operate at the highest international standards. Join us to lead investigations, drive continuous improvement, and provide the oversight that keeps our teams and passengers safe in one of the world's most challenging environments.

Monrovia Beach - Liberia

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Living in the MAF Liberia Programme: Snapshot

Responsibilities

• System Leadership & Compliance: Lead the implementation and maintenance of the Quality, Safety, and Security Management Systems (QMS, SMS, and SeMS) in strict accordance with local regulations and MAF global standards.

• Audit & Oversight: Establish and execute a comprehensive schedule of internal audits covering flight operations, maintenance, and external contractors to ensure total operational compliance.

• Risk Mitigation & Investigation: Lead investigations into safety and security events, utilizing the ProsafeT database to identify trends, conduct risk assessments, and propose corrective actions (CAPA) to eliminate hazards.

• Safety Culture & Training: Act as a subject matter expert by providing essential safety and security training to all staff, fostering a proactive "quality culture" and encouraging a transparent reporting environment.

• Strategic Collaboration: Facilitate Safety Action Groups and Management Review meetings, liaising with Regional Directors and local NGO security networks to monitor regional alert statuses and security contingency plans.

• Spiritual Leadership: Actively contribute to the spiritual life of the programme by participating in and leading daily prayer, biblical reflection, and worship, consistent with MAF’s Christian vision and values.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Essential:

• GCSE and A-level qualifications.
• Effective communication skills.

Desirable:

• Further education i.e. degree or equivalent in any field.
• Good record of compliance with regulatory requirements relating to aviation safety.
• Experience of working in a developing country.
• Training in incident investigation techniques and post accident actions.
• Previous experience within an aviation environment.
• Project management experience.