Technical Field Manager – Team Leader, Paraguay
12-month Fixed Term Subject to Funding
The starting salary package for this position is £70,528 GBP per annum (approx. $89,286 USD) including all allowances
About the Paraguay programme:
MAG is looking to begin a Physical Security and Stockpile Management (PSSM) programme in Paraguay. Subject to funding we are recruiting a Technical Field Manager – Team Leader for an initial 12-month project to establish and manage technical operations within Paraguay, working closely with national partner DIMABEL.
About the role:
You will report to the Country Director. The aim of the post will be to implement all aspects of Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA), Weapons and Ammunition Management (WAM) and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) operations and related tasks in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and as directed by the Country Director.
This will include conducting assessments and coordinating and providing technical oversight on WAM projects. These may include weapons and munition destruction, design and delivery of PSSM training, and design and oversight of rehabilitation and/or construction of new facilities.
In addition, you will support the Country Director in ensuring overall safe execution of all MAG technical activities within the country of operation.
About you:
The successful candidate must have technical knowledge of WAM type activities and operations and a relevant and recognised WAM qualification, or suitable practical experience. You must be able to develop, review and comply with security and technical Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and to contribute technical knowledge and clearance targets to proposals and reports. The postholder will have experience of working in SALW/ PSSM type Operations in developing countries and of managing field 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 conducting formal or informal training and the transfer of appropriate skills to others. Experience of working independently for extended periods of time in ‘stand-alone’ environments with minimal supervision is also required.
Fluency in both Spanish and English is required.
Benefits:
MAG staff are rewarded with generous benefits:
- Salary: The starting salary package for this position is £70,5288 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.
How to apply
For further information about this opportunity, as well as the application form, please download the candidate information pack, below:
MAG – Technical Field Manager- Team Leader - Paraguay - Application Pack
Please return the Application form to humanresources@maginternational.org by the closing date of 6th August 2023. 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.
