Security and Access Manager, Sudan
This role is subject to MAG receiving confirmation of funding.
The starting salary package for this position is £49,860 GBP / approx. $67,403 USD including all allowances.
About MAG:
MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is an international humanitarian organisation based in Manchester, UK, and working in 32 countries. We remove landmines and unexploded ordnance to release safe and productive land for communities, and work to reduce the threat of armed violence by supporting governments to safely manage weapons and ammunition. In 1997, MAG was a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for our work campaigning for the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.
About the role:
MAG are seeking an experienced Security and Access Manager to support the establishment of MAG’s programme in Sudan. Reporting to the Country Director and working together with MAG’s global security team, you will be responsible for the effective implementation and management of MAG’s Safety, Security and Duty of Care framework across MAG’s programme in Sudan. You will monitor and assess security conditions, establish and manage access procedures, and accordingly advise management. You will also be responsible for developing and delivering safety and security training and mentoring and developing a local security and access team. This role will provide you with the opportunity to use your skills in stakeholder engagement by establishing and maintaining relationships with security networks and a range of local security stakeholders.
About you:
MAG are looking for candidates with extensive security management experience, who understand implementation of humanitarian principles and conflict sensitive approaches, as well as experience in developing and delivering security training. You should have experience living and working in high-risk, remote environments, ideally within the Horn of Africa region, and an understanding of the Sudan context. Expertise in critical incident management is essential, and you would need to demonstrate skills in political, security, and conflict analysis, as well as the development of security risk assessments.
You should be a skilled communicator, with proven ability to influence and negotiate in a diplomatic manner. An ability to remain calm under pressure, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and negotiate in complex situations will be key for this role. You will also have experience in working with multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the ability to advise and support colleagues in a consultative and positive manner. You must also be pragmatic and flexible as well as committed to MAG’s mission and values. Proficiency in English is essential, and Arabic language skills would be advantageous. Knowledge of Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) operations although advantageous is not essential for this role.
About the Sudan programme:
MAG has been previously operational in Sudan, and is re-establishing its programme in response to high humanitarian mine action needs as a result of the ongoing conflict. With programme start-up ongoing, MAG plans to scale up programming to conduct emergency survey, clearance and explosive ordnance risk education activities, in support of humanitarian delivery and early post-conflict recovery in conflict-affected communities.
How to apply
Further information and how to apply:
For the further information on the role, the application pack and details of how to apply, please visit the MAG website at www.maginternational.org/work-for-us/vacancies by the closing date of 7th October 2025.
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 on our website.
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.