Regional Procurement and Logistics Manager - Sahel & West Africa
Fixed term position starting in February 2025 (18 months with possibility of extension)
The starting salary is £58,882 GBP / approx. $74,136 USD including all allowances
About the 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).
MAG focuses on implementing Weapons and Ammunition Management (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 conducts Humanitarian Mine Action activities. These efforts aim to sustainably strengthen national capacities through the development of national mine action centres, non-technical surveys, and risk education sessions. These activities help identify and quantify the extent of mine contamination in the affected regions.
About the role
As a member of the Regional Senior Management Team (SMT), you will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure the efficient and effective management of support services for MAG’s activities in West Africa, focusing on high risk and high-volume procurement, and third-party contractor management. You will contribute to building capacity for national logistics staff within the region, setting up, managing systems, increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of support service functions, and providing support to the Regional Director (RD) in risk management. Through your expertise and dedication, you will contribute to the achievement of MAG’s vision and mission and contribute to the strategic development of the regional programme.
About you
You will ideally hold a master’s degree or equivalent in relevant area (Finance, Business Administration, Logistics, Human Resources, Management) or equivalent professional experience. You will demonstrate a senior management experience overseas, preferably in international aid and development with a humanitarian agency in a developing country. It is required a lot of coordination and collaboration with MAG Senior Construction Technical experts to ensure safe, transparent and quality suppliers’ selection and management processes are performed across the supported countries. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to report in a timely and accurate manner, the ability to work independently and build excellent working relationships with different stakeholders. You must be self-motivated, with a flexible and enthusiastic approach to work, and able to work well under pressure with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment. You will be the focal point in identifying risks linked to procurement across the countries and support RD/RPMs in developing mitigation initiatives as well as supporting the Regional Director by acting as focal point for Global Procurement and Logistics improvement initiatives that are relevant for AMD projects in West Africa, ensure coordination across the supported countries and support hand-on the roll-out when required. It’s essential to be sensitive to cultural differences, able to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts and have the willingness and ability to work both at strategic and operational levels, with a hands-on approach when required.
A high level of working English and French is required for this role (spoken & written).
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: £58,882 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.
- Flights: MAG will also provide one unaccompanied flight home from the country programme based on the length of the contract of employment.
- Insurance: Program 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
For further information and the application form, please download the candidate information pack: MAG – SWA RPLM – Candidate Information Pack
Application is by submission of the following documents to humanresources@maginternational.org by the closing date of 26thJanuary 2025:
- 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.
