Technical Field Manager, Syria Response
The starting salary package for this position is £68,656 GBP / approx. $86,960 USD per annum including all allowances.
About the role
Our Technical Field Managers are the core of our work and actively manage and lead our teams of locally recruited staff to safely implement our life saving mine clearance and EOD projects. You must be willing to lead from the front, responsible for the day-to-day management of our technical teams and being involved in all aspects of MAG’s lifesaving work, including administration, team cashbooks, procurement of equipment, representation of MAG to local communities and Government, operational planning and reporting. Capacity building and people management is a core area of this role. Roles are in remote areas, working in challenging contexts away from home comforts, but the life-saving impact the work has on local communities is very real, and rewarding. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in MAG’s life-saving work on a day-to-day basis.
About you
You must be qualified to IMAS EOD 3, preferably with experience of working within the HMA sector and have extensive experience of managing efficient conventional minefield clearance operations, ideally in an integrated clearance (manual and mechanical) setting with experience of using machines in ground preparation for demining. It would be beneficial to be qualified (EOD3+) or experienced in IEDD or High Risk Search operations, through working for a similar organisation in a similar region, either in the humanitarian, commercial sector or military/civil service sectors.
You will need excellent diplomacy and liaison skills to effectively build relationships with our national partners and authorities. You must have excellent people management skills with a proven track record of leading, motivating, and managing a diverse team of people. You will also have the ability to contribute technical knowledge and clearance targets in proposals and reports and demonstrate a proven track record of delivering training and capacity building of locally recruited staff. Fluent written and spoken English language skills are essential. You must be willing to take on the challenges of working in the developing world and working in a flexible and committed team, to save lives in communities that need it most. Women are encouraged to apply.
About the Syria Response programme
MAG has been responding to the Syria crisis since 2013 working to support the development from 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.
Benefits
MAG staff are rewarded with generous benefits:
- Salary: The starting salary package for this position is £68,656 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: All international 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 including evacuation and repatriation.
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 candidate profile form, please download the candidate information pack:
MAG – Technical Field Manager – Syria Response - Application Pack
Application is by submission of the following documents by the closing date of 6th January 2025 to humanresources@maginternational.org:
- Up-to-date CV (maximum 3 pages),
- Completed Candidate Profile Form.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not able to respond to every application with feedback. If you’ve not heard from MAG within 3 weeks of the application deadline, your application was not successful.
