Deputy Head of Programmes Information Management
Remote, in UK or globally, with significant worldwide travel
Starting package for this position is £45,332 per annum, (plus contributory pension if based in the UK)
About the role:
Reporting to the Head of Programmes Information Management, the role holder will provide global assistance and leadership for the way forward in the effective use of operational information management practices and principles in the service of humanitarian mine action. They will support the Information Management unit within the Programme Quality Team (PQT) team and contribute towards the successful delivery of MAG’s Strategic Plan with the aim of ensuring high levels of safety, quality, innovation and continual improvement in MAG’s operational implementation, and promote the sharing of expertise, learning and development inside MAG and within the mine action sector as a whole.
In collaboration with the Head of Programme Information Management, the Deputy Head of Programme Information Management shall lead on the continual development of MAG’s Operations Management Information System (OMIS) globally and shall also undertake systematic monitoring and evaluation of OMIS roll-out, implementation and use in country programmes.
About you:
The successful candidate will have extensive experience in implementing and managing IM/GIS projects, including field experience in all relevant IM/GIS operational approaches and methodologies. You will also hold demonstrable experience interfacing with Information Management System for Mine Action (“IMSMA”), as well as national authorities.
The ideal candidate will hold strong technical knowledge of Esri’s ArcGIS Platforms (ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online), and be fluent in English.
This is a newly established role, and as such an initial objective will to be to assess progress to date on the rollout of MAG’s Operational Management Information System (OMIS), current capacity and structure, and identify key next steps and resourcing needs to meet objectives and contractual requirements in the short, medium and long term. Successful candidates invited to interview should be prepared to discuss their thoughts and actions surrounding this goal.
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 background checks, please click here.
MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to this role, 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 – Deputy Head of Programmes Information Candidate Information Pack
Application is by submission of completed application form. This should be sent to humanresources@maginternational.org by the closing date of Friday 19th May
