Technical Lead - WAM, Papua New Guinea (PNG)

The starting salary package for this position is £77,878 GBP / approx. $100,041 USD including all allowances.

About the role

Reporting to the Country Director, the Technical Lead will be responsible for implementing all aspects of Weapons and Ammunition Management (WAM) operations and related tasks in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and international best practice.

This role will include conducting technical risk assessments, coordinating and providing technical oversight on WAM projects and the post holder therefore must have prior experience of working with IATGs and MOSAICs. The role may include weapons and munition destruction, design and delivery of PSSM training, and design and oversight of rehabilitation and/or construction of new facilities.

The post holder will also be required to support the programme by contributing technical knowledge and clearance targets into proposals and reports. They will also lead liaison efforts with national authorities and Security and Defence Forces, while coordinating with MAG's Programme Quality Team to align in-country activities with organizational standards. This position plays a crucial role in improving safety, security, and operational effectiveness in WAM across MAG's global operations.

About you

The successful candidate must have significant technical knowledge of WAM type activities and be IMAS EOD level 3 qualified with experience in field operations and of conducting bulk demolitions. 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. 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 for this role.

About the Papua New Guinea programme

MAG’s programme in Papua New Guinea will seek to assist the national government and security forces to better secure and account for their stocks of firearms and SALW. MAG will conduct technical assessments to prioritise Physical Stockpile and Security Management (PSSM) needs and respond to the measures identified within the assessments. Our team will initially be based in Port Moresby, but the successful applicant will lead on technical assessments and be expected to travel extensively throughout the country.

Benefits and further information

MAG staff are rewarded with comprehensive benefits – you can read the candidate information sheet in the application pack for further details:

• • Salary: £77,878 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 eight weeks out of the programme per year.
• • Flights: MAG provides three international flights home per year.
• • Insurance: Programme based 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.

MAG will support the successful applicant with any visa or work permit required, including application, administration and costs, however applicants will need to be able to obtain these within a reasonable time period to be considered for the role, due to programme needs.

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 here and background checks 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 and the application form, please download the candidate information pack:

MAG –Technical Lead - WAM, Papua New Guinea - Application Pack

Please return the application form to humanresources@maginternational.org by the closing date of 4^th September 2024. Due to the high volume of applications 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.