Country Director, Sri Lanka

The starting salary package for this position is £54,096 GBP / approx. $74,800 USD including all allowances

About the Sri Lanka programme:

MAG’s Sri Lanka programme addresses the problems faced by mine-affected communities by providing efficient, effective and safe clearance of land. The Sri Lankan civil war ended in 2009, but landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW) continue to threaten communities in northern and eastern districts. MAG uses a mixture of manual and mechanical teams to maximise the efficiency of the land release process in country. By making land safe and returning it to the affected communities, MAG is helping people in Sri Lanka to rebuild their lives, livelihoods and futures following the civil war.

About the role:

As Country Director, you will spend time both in the capital, Colombo as well as our main operational base in Vavuniya. 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, business development, people management, security management, capacity building and risk management. This senior role will provide you with the opportunity to use your people management skills, leading a large team of staff operating across a complex and varied environment. You will also have the opportunity to use your skills in stakeholder management, to take a leading role in donor development, identifying funding opportunities in a demanding donor environment, and working with a range of national and international actors.

About you:

You will have extensive experience working internationally leading and managing large-scale programmes with a proven track record of delivering against targets. It is essential that you have strong leadership and programme management skills, including programmes that are funded by a range of major international donors. You will need demonstrable skills in people and financial management, as well as previous experience working in complex political environments that require tact, sensitivity and relationship-building skills. You will have a strong commitment and demonstrable experience of promoting and driving forward change in relation to gender, equity and diversity issues across our teams, fostering a positive working environment which is highly inclusive of different cultures and backgrounds. Previous experience in the mine action sector is highly desirable, however we welcome applications from experienced leaders with other backgrounds including the broader disarmament, protection and humanitarian fields. In addition, experience within the region is highly desirable.

Benefits:

MAG staff are rewarded with generous benefits:

• Salary: The starting salary package for this position is £54,096 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.

MAG may also consider offering this role with additional ‘accompanied’ benefits, which would include suitable accommodation and insurance and allowances for accompanying dependents. Please see the general information sheet in the candidate information pack for more detail on these additional 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, Sri Lanka - Application Pack

Please return the Application form to humanresources@maginternational.org by the closing date of 12 September 2021. 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.