Technical Field Manager, Sierra Leone (Subject to Funding)
Fixed Term – 3 months
The salary for this position is £63,656 GBP / approx. $79,818 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 MAG in West Africa
MAG supports the development of countries emerging from 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. The main area of focus in MAG’s programmes across West Africa is Weapons and Ammunition Management (WAM), working with national defence and security authorities towards the safe storage, management and destruction of weapons and munitions.
About the role
Our Technical Field Managers are the core of our work. Under the supervision of the Technical Operations Manager (TOM), you will prepare the administrative and logistical aspects of operations to destroy stocks of obsolete munitions in accordance with MAG’s operational standards and procedures. You will conduct training related to Weapons and Ammunition Management and EOD refresher courses for the destruction and transportation of ammunition stockpiles, in coordination with the Standards & Training Manager. You will also plan and carry out the destruction of obsolete ammunition stocks in the country in accordance with MAG’s operational standards and international standards. You will establish trust-based relationships with our partners, which will require diplomacy and cultural awareness.
About you
The successful candidate must have proven experience in supervising the destruction of obsolete ammunition stockpiles 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, with technical knowledge of WAM type activities and operations (IATG, MOSAIC, IMAS). You will have the ability to contribute technical knowledge and clearance targets to proposals and reports, and to develop and apply field operations and administrative work plans. 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.
Ability to work in English is required.
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/vacancies-at-MAG by 9am BST on 11 July 2024.
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. Women are encouraged to apply.