Technical Field Manager at Mines Advisory Group (MAG International)

The Mines Advisory Group (MAG) is a global humanitarian and advocacy organisation that finds, removes and destroys landmines, cluster munitions and unexploded bombs from places affected by conflict.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Field Manager

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full Time

About you

• The successful candidate must have experience of working in SALW/PSSM type Operations in developing countries.
• You must have relevant professional training and experience of managing Weapons and Ammunitions Management (WAM) Operations.
• You must be EOD 3 qualified and have substantial previous experience as EOD operator.
• 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 postholder will be innovative, proactive, and committed to high quality standards and continually improving effectiveness and efficiency.
• You will be able to establish and develop effective working relationships at all levels internally and externally and to represent and promote MAG.
• In addition, you will possess excellent communication, interpersonal, diplomacy and organisation skills, with the ability to plan and coordinate activities and projects.
• Experience of working independently for extended periods of time in ‘stand-alone’ environments with minimal supervision is required.
• Fluency in English and French is required.

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: £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 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 will provide one leave flight during the length of the contract of employment.
• 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.

Application Closing Date
11th July, 2024.