Database Project Manager (ArmsTracker), West Africa (initially based in Burkina Faso or Sierra Leone with frequent travel within the Sahel & West Africa region)

The starting salary package range for this position is £36,000 GBP – £40,600 GBP (depending on location) - approx. $44,096 – $51,323 including all allowances

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 ArmsTracker:

ArmsTracker is a software solution created by the Centre for Armed Violence Reduction (CAVR) and further developed in partnership with MAG. The software aims at filling the common gaps in national arms and ammunition control systems by enabling simple, accurate record-keeping and enforcement of weapon laws in local languages. Available only to relevant government agencies, this simple but powerful software digitises arms and ammunition records and can improve import, export, transfer and brokering controls; owner and small arms documentation; stockpile management and seizure capacity.

About the role:

This is an exciting time to join the MAG West Africa team. This post reports to the Regional Head of Programmes. You will be responsible for assisting clients and partners and providing technical support and guidance. As each installation is tailor-made for the relevant government agency to enforce national and regional laws and to complement existing systems, the Database Project Manager (PM) is responsible for ensuring collection of needs and designing responses with the direct support and coordination of CAVR. You will also be responsible for conducting consultation, then leading on customisation and installation. The role also involves designing and implementing user and stakeholder training and ensure on-going engagement.

About you:

You will have a strong command of software development, including experience in analysing users’ needs, designing, and testing. You will also have experience in database administration function and in training of software users and trainers. Experience of developing and supporting projects including implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation and contract compliance is essential.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels internally and externally are required. You will possess strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple activities, sometimes with conflicting deadlines and to work calmly under pressure. A proven ability to motivate and develop a teamwork, to find creative solutions to challenges and a proactive and flexible approach to work are also essential to succeed in this role.

MAG is looking for a candidate fluent in both French and English, but with fluency in French as a minimum.

Benefits:

MAG staff are rewarded with generous benefits:

• • Salary: The starting salary package range for this position is £36,000 GBP – £40,600 GBP per annum (depending on base location) 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.

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:

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

MAG – Database Project Manager (ArmsTracker), West Africa - Application Pack

Please return the application form to humanresources@maginternational.org by the closing date of Sunday 17^thJuly 2022. 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.