Country Director, Myanmar
The starting salary package for this position is £57,524 GBP / approx. $75,773 USD including all allowances. Allowances will be dependent on base location.
We envisage that this role will be based in Yangon, Myanmar with occasional national and regional travel. However, if the context does not allow this, the base location of the role may be revised to Cambodia.
About the role
MAG is looking for a Country Director to provide strategic leadership and representation for MAG in Myanmar. Reporting to the Regional Director, you will be responsible for the effective integration of strategic, programmatic and operational management, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and MAG’s mission and mandate. You will have a wide variety of strategic responsibilities including contract management, donor liaison, people management, security management, capacity building and risk management. This senior role will provide you with the opportunity to use your people management skills, and will require a solid understanding of country dynamics given the remote locations some of the team work in . You will also have the opportunity to use your skills in stakeholder management, to take a leading role in donor development, and working with a range of national and international actors.
About you
To lead the work on the ground, MAG will be looking for candidates with extensive experience working internationally at a senior management level in large-scale humanitarian or development programmes. You should have high level planning, organisational and diplomatic skills to negotiate with various political and military stakeholders as well as the ability to network with potential donors to further develop and extend MAG’s programme of work. You will also need excellent people management skills and the ability to manage support functions including HR, administration, logistics and finance. The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of working in complex political and volatile security contexts and the tact, diplomacy and tenacity needed to lead this programme. Previous experience in the mine action sector is highly desirable, however we welcome applications from experienced managers from any development sector. Given the complexity, experience of the Myanmar context is also desirable although not essential – the successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to quickly grasp the complex dynamics of the country.
About the Myanmar programme
Following decades of armed conflict, Myanmar has one of the highest levels of landmine contamination in the world. MAG has worked in Myanmar since 2013, but since the coup in February 2021, there has been an increase in violent conflict which has increased the vulnerabilities to conflict and explosive ordnance (EO). As there is no national agreement allowing the clearance of landmines, Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) remains the best way of reducing the casualty rates from mines and other explosive ordnance at present.
Benefits and further information
MAG staff are rewarded with comprehensive benefits – you can read the candidate information sheet in the application pack for further details:
- Salary: £57,524 per annum including all allowances and this increases with service.
- Accommodation: MAG will provide accommodation in-country.
- Leave: We recognise our staff work hard and need the appropriate time out to stay motivated. You'll have a minimum of six weeks out of the programme per year.
- Flights: MAG provides three international flights home per year.
- Insurance: Programme based staff are automatically covered by MAG's comprehensive insurance package including: Personal accident and medical expenses insurance; Death by natural causes insurance and access to 24-hour medical assistance.
MAG will support the successful applicant with any visa or work permit required, including application, administration and costs, however applicants will need to be able to obtain these within a reasonable time period to be considered for the role, due to programme needs.
Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to safeguarding here and background checks here. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available through the link below.
MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.
How to Apply
HOW TO APPLY
For further information and the application form, please download the candidate information pack:
MAG – Country Director, Myanmar - Application Pack
Please return the Candidate Profile Form with your CV and Cover Letter to humanresources@maginternational.org by the closing date of 13th October 2024. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks of applying, it means that your application has not been successful. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks of applying, it means that your application has not been successful.
