WAM Operations Manager – Jordan and Lebanon
Subject to funding
The starting salary package for this position is £80,456 GBP / $104,301 USD per annum including all allowances.
About the role
The WAM Operations Manager will implement all aspects of Weapons and Ammunition Management (WAM) and related tasks in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures in Jordan and Lebanon and as required by the Country Director. This will include coordinating and providing technical oversight on WAM type projects from the initial project design, rehabilitation and/or construction of new facilities through to development of a sustainable local capacity. You will be responsible for ensuring overall safe execution of all MAG technical activities within the country.
The WAM Operations Manager (Jordan and Lebanon) will act as the Senior Manager in Country (SMiC) for MAG’s operational activities in Jordan and work under the line management of the MAG Lebanon Country Director. In both countries, they will be representing MAG in all matters related to Weapons and Ammunition Management and serve as a key liaison with national authorities to facilitate operational activities, training, and capacity development.
About you
You must have experience of working in weapon and ammunition management (WAM/SALW/PSSM) type operations in countries that are contaminated by remnants of conflict. You must have relevant professional training and field experience, including WAM, EOD 3+ IMAS or ATO qualification, understanding of IATGs and MOSAICs with experience of implementing Risk Reduction process levels and conducting bulk demolitions. You will be experienced in leading, motivating and managing a diverse team of people, and in mentoring and coaching others. You will also have experience of conducting formal or informal training and the transfer of appropriate skills to others.
The ability to work autonomously and develop, review, and comply with security and technical Standard Operating Procedures is essential. In addition, you will possess excellent communication, interpersonal, diplomacy and organisation skills, with the ability to plan and coordinate activities and projects. Previous experience having worked in the Middle East and Arabic language skills will be highly desirable.
About the Jordan and Lebanon programmes
MAG has been operating in Lebanon since 2000, as an international HMA organization working under the supervision of the Lebanese Mine Action Centre (LMAC) and is accredited to implement manual and mechanical clearance on minefields and cluster munition strike areas countrywide. MAG also undertakes Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) activities in communities.
Building on MAG’s considerable experience of delivering PSSM interventions globally and elsewhere in the Middle East region, MAG is launching a new project to Support the Jordanian Armed Forces’ (JAF) Sustainable Physical Security and Stockpile Management, to enhance regional security by reducing at-risk, illicitly proliferated, or indiscriminately used conventional weapons. MAG will work in partnership with the JAF to strengthen their munitions management capacity, enabling implementation of the JAF’s Munitions Infrastructure Master Plan.
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: £80,456 GBP / $104,301 USD 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 three 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:
WAM Operations Manager, Jordan and Lebanon – Candidate Information Pack
Application is by submission of the following documents by the closing date of 13th December 2024 to humanresources@maginternational.org:
- Up-to-date CV (maximum 3 pages),
- 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 with feedback. Candidates that will be shortlisted for interviews will be contacted at the beginning of 2025 due to the end of the year stand down period. Otherwise, if you’ve not heard from MAG by mid-January 2025, you have not been successful.
