Country Logistics Manager, Syria Response

12 month fixed term contract

The starting salary package for this position is £47,860 GBP / approx. $61,097 USD including all allowances

About the role:

Within this role you will oversee and lead the programme’s Logistics department. With travel throughout the region you will be responsible for all procurement and logistics activity, including asset management, fleet management and inventory management, whilst ensuring that controls are designed, implemented, adhered to and continuously improved in line with MAG policies, good practice and donor guidelines. You will lead on the ongoing development of the Logistics team, recruiting, training and managing all locally recruited logistics staff in the programme, focussing on building capacity. You will also provide strategic procurement and logistics expertise to the Programme SMT.

About you:

We are looking for candidates with at least 3 -5 years humanitarian sector experience with demonstratable knowledge of coordinating all aspects of a robust supply chain. The successful candidate will need to have excellent leadership and motivational skills and will have experience in building the capacity of a team of locally recruited staff. Excellent communication skills required to collaborate effectively with various internal and external stakeholders. Proven experience of managing logistical controls and complex inventory & distribution supply chain, and also in leading procurement activities in a growing programme is essential.

About the Syria Response programme:

MAG has been responding to the Syria crisis since 2013 working to support the development 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.

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: £47,860 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 four 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.

For further information and the application form, please download the candidate information pack:

MAG – Country Logistics Manager – Syria Response - Application Pack

Please return the application form to humanresources@maginternational.orgby the closing date of 4^th February 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.