Global Partnerships Advisor
Manchester City Centre
Starting salary for this position is £43,428 per annum (plus contributory pension)
At MAG, we believe that we can have maximum humanitarian impact by placing greater emphasis on working in partnership. Over the past three years MAG’s income and geographic footprint has more than doubled. Growth, coupled with changing donor attitudes, means that MAG is working in an ever-increasing range of local, national and international partnerships. Organisational ambition means that growth in this area is likely to continue as we seek to develop operational and strategic ventures to extend our impact and influence.
In response, MAG is looking for an exceptional Global Partnerships Advisor to strengthen its in house capacity to develop, monitor and manage its partnership portfolio in order to maximise the reach and impact of our work, whilst ensuring activity is in line with donor expectations and that organisational risk is effectively monitored and managed. This role will support and train personnel working with partnerships, both in country programmes and at HQ, to strengthen organisational capacity as well as work to develop MAG’s global partnership strategy. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic international charity that shared the 1997 Nobel Peace-Prize.
The successful candidate will have excellent capacity development, project management, and strategic planning skills and the ability to coordinate multiple activities at the same time. Previous experience of donor engagement and representation, as well managing humanitarian and/or development activity which has been implemented via local or international partnerships is essential and experience of working in humanitarian mine action would be highly advantageous. This is a fast-paced and challenging role, which will require high levels of initiative, pro-activeness and strong multi-tasking skills. With an ability to influence, motivate and develop colleagues and key stakeholder and ensuring effective communication, you will be organised, flexible and solution-focused.
The role will be based in Manchester City Centre and will involve overseas travel to our country programmes in South and Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa possibly at short notice.
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.
How to apply
For further information about this opportunity, as well as the application form, please download the candidate information pack, below:
MAG – Global Partnerships Advisor, Candidate Information Pack
Application is by submission of a completed Application Form. This document should be submitted to humanresources@maginternational.org before the closing date of 14th July 2019.
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 three weeks of your application, it means that your application has not been successful.
Applicants who are non-residents of the UK will need to provide documentary evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK.
