Partnerships & Localisation Manager, Ukraine
12 months Fixed Term
The salary package for this position is £58,365.20 GBP / approx.$73,965 USD including all allowances.
About the role:
MAG in Ukraine, building on strong local capacities inside of the country, is gradually building a portfolio of partners with whom the organisation is starting to put in place effective capacity development. MAG is seeking an experienced Partnerships & Localisation Manager to deliver sustainable and effective national capacity development, supporting national authorities and partners to improve their abilities in mine action activities.
This role reports directly to the Country Director (CD) of Ukraine.
About you:
You should have experience working and living and working abroad, preferably in sensitive conflict or post-conflict settings, and possess the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines, sometimes under pressure. You should be able to demonstrate a track record of building and fostering constructive relationships with key stakeholders including local partners, and NGOs. You will be experienced in developing and supporting projects and leading on training sessions, accompanied by relevant cross sectoral knowledge of how NGOs work – for example in Logistics and Finance.
You will demonstrate a proactive approach, adaptability to address evolving needs, and experience within a multicultural team environment. You should be able to demonstrate your experience of Capacity Development and Localisation within other similar organisations and have proficiency in English, alongside outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities. Ukrainian/Russian language skills would be an advantage.
About the Ukraine programme:
Since the Russian invasion of 24thFebruary 2022, Ukraine has been subjected to heavy artillery bombardment, missile, and air strikes, as well as the use of landmines and cluster munitions. The scale of the conflict and the use of high impact and indiscriminate weapons requires an urgent and extensive response. MAG responded to the crisis in 2022 and now employs nearly 300 staff in our Ukraine programme, in a range of operational and support/administrative activities, with further scale-up planned during 2025. The programme has a representation office in Kyiv, and operational offices in Mykolaiv (also covering accessible areas of Kherson) and now in Kharkiv.
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: £58,365 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 will have a minimum of eight weeks out of the programme per year or pro rata if the contract is less than a year
- Flights: MAG provides four international flights home per year pro rata if your contract is less than a 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.
How to apply
For further information and the application form, please download the candidate information pack:
MAG –Partnerships & Localisation Manager, Ukraine - Application Pack
Application is by submission of the following documents to humanresources@maginternational.org by the closing date of 14thApril 2025:
- Up-to-date CV
- 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. If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks of applying, it means that your application has not been successful.
