HR and Administration Manager
Syria Response (based in Hasakah)
The starting salary package for this position is £47,860 GBP / approx. $60,629 USD including all allowances.
About the role:
MAG is looking to appoint a HR and Administration Manager to join its Syria Response programme. Reporting to the Country Director, you will support the continuous development and implementation of effective HR initiatives across employee relations, recruitment, reward, and performance management, ensuring compliance with local labour laws and MAG’s global policies. A key aspect of the role will be to design and roll out the expansion of the HR function and build the capacity of the local HR team. You will provide strategic support to the country Senior Management Team, promoting good management practice and strengthen HR capacity throughout the programme. The post-holder will also be responsible for managing the administration function, ensuring administrative systems and procedures effectively support our operations.
About you:
The successful candidate will have previous experience of delivering HR services in an international NGO ideally in the Middle East, operating in insecure environments. You will also need experience of implementing a wide range of effective HR policies, procedures and projects. You will have developed HR frameworks in a variety of different contexts, effectively applying your knowledge of local labour law to ensure compliance. You will work closely with the team in-country and remotely with HR colleagues at HQ and you will therefore need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal, negotiation and problem-solving skills with a pragmatic approach to your work. Although not essential, knowledge of Arabic or Kurdish would be beneficial.
Areas of operations are often remote with basic amenities, so applicants will need to be able to deal with living and working in challenging environments.
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.
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 three international flights home per year (for permanent contracts) / MAG provides three international flights home per year pro rata if your contract is less than a year (for fixed-term contracts).
- 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.
How to apply
For further information and the application form, please download the candidate information pack:
MAG –HR & Admin Manager Syria Response - Application Pack
Application is by submission of the following documents to humanresources@maginternational.org by the closing date of 12thJanuary 2025:
1. Up-to-date CV
2. Cover letter, setting out why you believe you are suitable for this position, and how you feel you align to MAG Values.
3. 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.
