Base Manager, Syria Response
Subject to funding
The starting salary package for this position is £44,904 GBP per annum (approx. $61,798 USD) including all allowances.
About the Syria Response programme:
MAG has been responding to the Syria crisis since 2013 working to support the development 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.
About the role:
The Base Manager will have a wide range of duties and responsibilities to ensure the efficient management of one of MAG’s operational bases in country, in support of MAG programme objectives. This will include supporting with logistics, procurement, and basic financial and HR services. The Base Manager is overall focal point for ensuring robust and efficient administration and field coordination for a MAG base within the programme. Another element of the role is representation of MAG when dealing with local authorities, other organisations and NGOs within the provincial area of operations.
About you:
You will need experience of working overseas in international aid or development, ideally in a conflict / post conflict environment, and be able to demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimum supervision. This is a varied role that will require proven experience of managing logistics, HR, administration and finance systems. As a security focal point in a high-risk location, you will need experience of monitoring a dynamic security situation. Our ideal candidate will have a flexible and proactive approach to work who enjoys working with a multi-cultural team. It is essential that you are fluent in English language and knowledge of Arabic is desirable.
You should be aware though, MAG’s areas of operations are often remote with basic amenities, so you will need to be able to live and work in challenging environments, where the need for your skills and MAG’s work is most.
Benefits:
MAG staff are rewarded with generous benefits:
- • Salary: The starting salary package for this position is £44,904 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 six weeks out of the programme per year.
- • Flights: MAG provides three international flights home per year
- • Insurance: All international 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 including evacuation and repatriation.
Please see the candidate information sheet in the application pack for further details on these benefits.
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 and background checks, please click 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
HOW TO APPLY
For further information about this opportunity, as well as the application form, please download the candidate information pack, below:
MAG – Base Manager, Syria Response - Application Pack
Please return the Application form to humanresources@maginternational.org by the closing date of 10th October 2021. Due to the high volume of applications that 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.
