Country Director, based in Paraguay (12-month fixed term contract) and subject to funding. The starting salary package for this position is £53,824 GBP per annum (approx. $68,139 USD) including all allowances

About the Paraguay programme:

MAG is looking to begin a Physical Security and Stockpile Management Programme in Paraguay. Subject to funding we are recruiting a Country Director for an initial 12 month project to establish and manage operations within Paraguay, leading a small team based out of Asuncion and working closely with national partner DIMABEL. Applicants must have fluency in both Spanish and English.

About the role:

MAG is looking for a Country Director to provide strategic leadership and representation for MAG in Paraguay and maintain robust oversight of the programme to ensure quality delivery of MAG’s activities.

Reporting to the Regional Director, you will be responsible for the effective integration of strategic, programmatic and operational management, in compliance with contractual obligations and MAG’s mission and mandate. You will have a wide variety of strategic responsibilities including contract management, donor liaison, people management, security management, capacity building and risk management.

About you:

The Country Director will need to be a self-starter with demonstrable experience of new project development, able to work extremely closely with the national authorities as well as networking with potential donors to further develop and extend MAG’s programme of work. As well as demonstrable skills in people, project and financial management, you will need previous experience working overseas in senior management roles and managing and leading projects and/or programmes, from project design through to contract delivery. Prior experience of managing US State department funding and knowledge of Physical Security and Stockpile Management would be highly desirable. You will have demonstrable experience of working in complex political environments that require tact, sensitivity and relationship-building skills.

You will need to have high level planning, organisational and diplomatic skills to negotiate with various political and military stakeholders. You will also have fluency in English and Spanish, and the ability to network with potential donors to further develop and extend MAG’s programme of work. Evidenced experience of project start-up, demonstrating ability to problem solve in a new working environment where there are no existing programme structures is highly desirable.

Benefits:

MAG staff are rewarded with generous benefits:

• Salary: The starting salary package for this position is £53,824 GBP 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.

For further information about this opportunity, as well as the application form, please download the candidate information pack, below:

MAG – Country Director, Paraguay - Application Pack

Please return the Application form to humanresources@maginternational.org by the closing date of 30th July 2023 at 9am UK time. 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.