Our people are highly trained professionals with a specialized skill set and experience necessary for operating in risky, difficult and often extreme environments. They have extensive qualifications and experience in their chosen field and have a background in one or more of the following sectors: Operational risk management and protection Emergency management Defence, police, ambulance or fire brigade Emergency management, crisis response and investigations Conflict and post-conflict operations Relief, development and natural disaster response Our people are selected for their strong leadership and mentoring skills and their proven ability to achieve results even in hardship. Our people undergo a rigorous vetting process and are chosen not just for their expertise but for their strong ethics, their cultural sensitivity, and their ability to work as a cohesive team and adapt to and withstand harsh conditions for extended periods. Wherever possible we provide employment to host country nationals and this allows us to: Build capacity and allow selected individuals to take on high level position Build solid relationships with local communities by injecting cash directly into communities and training the local people in the skills necessary to undertake our projects Our national staff are encouraged to play an active role in the decision making process and are provided with opportunities to give them confidence in leadership roles in projects and in company administration. As part of our commitment to our employees we offer strong back-up and support to help them achieve extraordinary results for our clients.