Technical Programme Officer / Construction Manager, Trinidad & Tobago, Caribbean
This role is open to Trinidad & Tobago residents only
Fixed Term till December 2025 with possibility of renewal subject to donor funding.
The starting salary package for this position is $66,000 USD per annum including all allowances
About the role:
MAG Caribbean is currently seeking to recruit a Technical Programme Officer/Construction Manager to join the team. You will report to our Weapons and Ammunition Management (WAM) Technical Lead and receive support from the Global Construction Advisor. Your responsibilities will include the design, planning, technical oversight, and supervision of all construction and refurbishment operations to engineering specifications related to Physical Security and Stockpile Management (PSSM) upgrades, enabling the team to develop viable strategic and operational plans in line with MAG global policies. You will play a key role in ensuring MAG Caribbean can deliver its activities.
About you:
The successful candidate should have a degree and/or post graduate qualification in construction/civil engineering, substantial knowledge of the development and evaluation of engineering design, construction contracts and bills of quantities. You will have previous experience of managing tender processes, managing third party contractors and ensuring quality delivery of work. You will possess good IT skills with experience of using relevant engineering software. Finally, you will also need strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate activities in a fast-paced environment.
About the Caribbean programme:
In the Caribbean region, MAG together with CARICOM IMPACS (Caribbean Community Implementation Agency for Crime and Security) is building on various assessments undertaken in the region in 2022/2023 to provide targeted assistance to states with regard to weapons and ammunition management (WAM), policy and advocacy support, and engagement with a wide range of other partners. This innovative programme focuses on safety, security and sustainability, ultimately helping to create the conditions for peace and sustainable development.
Benefits and further information:
MAG Caribbean staff are rewarded with comprehensive benefits:
- Salary: Annual incremental increases
- Leave: Twenty (20) business days annual leave plus all public holidays, Carnival Monday and Tuesday. Compassionate leave, sick leave, maternity and paternity leave also provided.
- Insurance: Personal accident insurance package
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.
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 the Job Specification, please click the link below:
MAG – Technical Programme Officer / Construction Manager, Trinidad & Tobago – Job Specification
Application is by submission of the following documents to humanresources@maginternational.org by the closing date of 6th December 2024:
- Current CV (Maximum of 3 pages)
- Cover letter, setting out why you believe you are suitable for this position, and how you feel 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 the closing date, it means that your application has not been successful.
