Standards & Training Manager, Ukraine

The total salary package for this position is £73,504 GBP per annum (approx. $84,932 USD), including basic salary and all relevant allowances.

MAG is currently undertaking a review of salaries for internationally contracted employees, with changes effective from 1 January 2023. The outcome of the review is expected to be confirmed and communicated in late November.

About the Ukraine Programme:

Since the Russian invasion of 24th February, Ukraine has been subjected to heavy artillery bombardment, missiles, and air strikes, as well as the use of landmines and cluster munitions. The scale of the conflict and the use of high impact and indiscriminate weapons requires an urgent and extensive response. MAG is in the process of establishing a formal presence in Kyiv following an initial assessment visit in April, and is coordinating with the relevant national authorities, national and international partners, and other key stakeholders to address the needs generated by the presence of explosive ordnance contamination.

About the role:

The Standards and Training Manager (STM) will manage and develop technical training and standards across the programme in all matters relating to field operations, equipment and training, and provide logistical and administrative support to the Technical Operations Manager (TOM). The STM shall develop and manage a Standards and Training Team, and the Standard and Training Team (SaTT) shall lead on quality management of field operations to maintain standards and encourage continual improvement of operational processes and procedures.

About you:

The successful candidate must have comprehensive knowledge and experience in EOD, dealing AVMs, APMs, missiles, rockets, mortars, grenades, air dropped and delivered EO and weapons systems including CMs. You must be EOD qualified and have experience of working in mine clearance/EOD operations in developing or conflict affected countries that are contaminated by remnants of conflict, and of managing field clearance operations. You will be experienced in leading, motivating and managing a diverse team of people, and in mentoring and coaching others. You will also have experience of designing, developing, and delivering formal or informal training, and the transfer of appropriate skills.

The postholder will be innovative, proactive and committed to high quality standards and continually improving effectiveness and efficiency. The ability to develop, review and comply with security and technical Standard Operating Procedures is essential to the role. 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 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.

Benefits:

MAG staff are rewarded with generous benefits:

• • Salary: The starting salary package for this position is £73,504 GBP (approx. $84,932 USD), 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, plus an additional 10 days as Ukraine is categorized as a ‘Hardship’ location.
• • 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 age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexual orientation. 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 application pack below:

MAG – Standards & Training Manager, Ukraine - Application Pack

Application is by completed application form. This document should be submitted to humanresources@maginternational.org  by the closing date of 4^th December 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.