Grants and Communications Manager, Laos  – Maternity Cover

Fixed Term Contract circa 10 January until 31 October 2024

The starting salary package for this position is £42,860 GBP / approx. $52,320 USD including all allowances

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in MAG’s Laos programme. Under the direction of the Country Director, the Grants and Communications Manager will be responsible for developing effective relationships and networks with stakeholders including donors, development actors, UN Agencies, NGOs and UXO sector stakeholders and also be responsible for external programme communications including visibility and the management of the three Visitor Information Centres. You will be responsible for overall grant management; including writing proposals, reports, and case studies and will lead on the development and implementation of cross-cutting and regional projects, in thematic areas such as gender, housing, land & property, and the environment.  A key aspect to this role will also be to provide on-the-job training and capacity development support to their team.

About you:

The successful candidate will have demonstrable senior management experience overseas, preferably in international aid and development with a humanitarian agency in a developing country and experience of developing and supporting projects including implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation and contract compliance. You will have proven expertise in the development of new business, including proposal development, networking and contract negotiations, communications and/or marketing strategy and content, experience of having developed successful relationships and negotiated with donors, government bodies, other NGOs and local partners. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels internally and externally will be key to the role. Experience of producing high quality donor reports and proposals is also a requirement. As the post holder will be responsible for providing on the job training and capacity building to their team, previous experience of day-to-day mentoring and formal capacity development of staff members will be essential for this role.

About the Laos programme:

Laos has the unenviable title of being the most bombed country in the world per capita. For nearly a decade, Laos was subjected to heavy US bombing as part of the wider war in Indochina. Working across Xieng Khouang and Khammouane provinces since 1994, MAG has directly helped more than 1,145,000 people to live safer lives, free from danger and fear. Our teams have cleared more than 100,000,000 square metres of land in Laos, removing and destroying more than 314,000 items of UXO, including more than 180,000 cluster sub munitions. In addition, MAG has delivered more than 3,800 risk education sessions to around 138,000 people, helping them to stay safe until land is cleared.

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: £42,860 per annum including all allowances
• Accommodation: MAG will provide accommodation in-country.
• Leave: We recognise our staff work hard and need the appropriate time out to stay motivated. Therefore, staff will have a minimum of six weeks out of the programme per year.  This will be pro-rated as the contract is for less than a year.
• Flights: MAG provides three international flights home per year. This will be pro-rated as the contract is less than a 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.

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 – Grants and Communications Manager, Laos - Application Pack

Please return the application form to humanresources@maginternational.org by the closing date of Sunday, 29^th October 2023. 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.