Country Security and Access Manager, Syria
The starting salary package for this position is £47,860 GBP / approx. $64,000 USD including all allowances.
About the role:
We are seeking an experienced Security and Access Manager to support MAG’s Syria programme in the North East and the development of new opportunities in the North West and Damascus. This role will initially be based from MAG’s office in North East Syria, with frequent travel to Damascus and other areas of Syria.
In this role you will identify and implement security measures to safeguard MAG staff, locations, and assets across Syria. You will develop and enforce security protocols and contingency plans in line with local dynamics, MAG standards, and humanitarian principles. For this, you will also coordinate with local authorities, INGOs, and UN agencies to monitor threats and ensure a safe operating environment. You will have management responsibilities, and be responsible for training and supervising security personnel to ensure staff awareness and compliance with safety procedures. This is a complex and dynamic role where you can use your expertise to support and advance MAG’s mission to keep communities safe.
About you:
You will be an experienced security management professional with experience living and working in high-risk environments, ideally within Syria itself. You should have demonstrable experience of critical incident management and a proven ability to communicate, negotiate, and influence in complex and stressful circumstances. You will have a strong understanding of the context in Syria and the Middle East, NGO security management, and humanitarian principles. You will have excellent interpersonal skills supported by experience working effectively with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams. You will have a high level of maturity, flexibility, and pragmatism, and be committed to MAG’s mission, values, and approach.
About the Syria programme:
MAG has been responding to the Syria crisis since 2013, working to support the development of conflict by finding and destroying the explosive remnants of war so that communities can raise their families and pursue their livelihoods in a safe and secure environment, free from fear of death or injury. In addition to our current programme in the North East, you will also support the safe expansion of initiatives across all of Syria, based on where and how opportunities arise in the future.
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: £47,860 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 eight weeks out of the programme per year.
- Flights: MAG provides four 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. Women are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
HOW TO APPLY
For further information and the application form, please download the candidate information pack:
MAG – Security and Access Manager, Syria – Application Pack
Application is by submission of the following documents to humanresources@maginternational.org by the closing date of 2ndJune 2025:
1. Up-to-date CV
2. Completed Candidate Profile Form
3. Cover letter, setting out why you believe you are suitable for this position, and how you align to MAG Values.
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.
