Programme Manager, Western West Africa (based in Mauritania)
The starting salary package for this position is £52,032 GBP / approx. $67,475 USD including all allowances.
About MAG’s Sahel and West Africa programmes
MAG operates across the Sahel and West Africa, contributing to Armed Violence Reduction (AVR) through activities such as Weapons & Ammunition Management (WAM), Community Risk Reduction (CRR), and Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA).
Within the Western West Africa (WWA) portfolio – which includes Mauritania, Senegal, Guinea Bissau, Sierra Leone, The Gambia, and Guinea – MAG focuses on implementing WAM activities in close collaboration with national defence and security authorities to ensure the safe storage, management, and destruction of weapons and munitions. In Mauritania, Senegal, and Guinea Bissau, MAG also implements Humanitarian Mine Action activities aimed at sustainably strengthening national capacities, through capacity development of national mine action centres and though non-technical surveys and risk education sessions, which help identify and quantify the extent of mine contamination in these countries.
About the role
The Programme Manager (PM) will act as MAG’s senior country representative for internal and external stakeholders, while assuming responsibility for the management and delivery of all projects in the country. They will lead and manage the country Senior Management Team (SMT), and report to the Regional Programme Manager (RPM). The PM will develop effective relationships and networks with relevant stakeholders including national and local authorities, donors, UN agencies, national partners, NGO forums, the wider NGO, community and commercial operators in the region, and represent MAG at country level meetings across wide range of stakeholders. They will also support the RPM in identifying and pursuing opportunities to expand MAG programme activities in new locations within the country and be responsible for national partner project management and implementation.
About you
The successful candidate will have relevant overseas of working on development/humanitarian projects at a senior level, preferably in a conflict or post-conflict environment. You will have extensive experience of developing, supporting and managing projects including implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation and contract compliance. You will have proven expertise in the development and management of new business, including proposal development, networking and contract negotiations, and experience of having developed successful relationships and negotiated with donors, government bodies, other NGOs and local partners. Experience of managing finance, logistics & procurement, administrative and HR systems to ensure project efficiency is required.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with outstanding influencing and negotiating skills are key to the role. You will also have strong writing skills and capability to quality review proposals, budgets, reports and other communications for donors and other stakeholders. The postholder will be innovative, proactive and resilient, to manage a varied and demanding workload with competing demands and priorities.
Fluency in French & English required.
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: £52,032 GBP 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 will have a minimum of six weeks out of the programme per year or pro rata if the contract is less than a year
- Flights: provides three international flights home per year pro rata if your contract is less than a 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 –Programme Manager, WWA (Mauritania) - Application Pack
Application is by submission of the following documents to humanresources@maginternational.org by the closing date of 20th October 2024:
- Up-to-date CV
- Cover letter, setting out why you believe you are suitable for this position, and how you feel you align to MAG Values.
- Completed Candidate Profile Form.
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.
