International Policy Manager

Manchester City Centre (at least 1 day’s attendance in the office per month is required)

Starting salary for this position is £40,416 per annum (plus contributory pension)

Join a Nobel Prize-winning organisation committed to creating safe and secure futures for women, men, and children around the world. MAG works by finding and destroying landmines, cluster bombs and explosive remnants of war and by advocating and campaigning on behalf of those whose lives are blighted by the lethal debris of conflict. Be part of this life-changing mission by joining MAG to help us free from fear some of the poorest and most vulnerable people in the world.

Working as part of our Policy and Strategic Partnerships team and reporting to the Head of Policy and Advocacy, this role will support the planning and delivery of MAG’s organisational policy work, towards agreed policy outputs and in line with the MAG strategic plan.

You will be expected to work with departments based in the UK and around the world to develop cross-organisational understanding of policy issues that draws learning from MAG programmes. You will maintain up to date expert knowledge on the policy landscape around conflict, disarmament, and other humanitarian issues in relation to MAG’s work in humanitarian mine action and small arms, light weapons (SALW) and ammunition work. As well as author, lead and coordinate publications on matters relating to MAG’s work, drawing links between mine action or armed violence reduction, and human rights, the Sustainable Development Goals and other issues.   

We’re looking for an innovative and enthusiastic candidate who has demonstrable experience of having achieved influence through evidence-based policy work. The successful candidate will have previous experience in the humanitarian, disarmament, human rights or related sector working collaboratively and inclusively across departments to project manage, preferably in a humanitarian, disarmament or a related sector. A masters degree or equivalent professional experience in international affairs, politics, conflict, development or other relevant area is required.

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 – International Policy Manager Candidate Information Pack

Application is by submission of completed application form.  This should be sent to humanresources@maginternational.org  by the closing date of 2^nd July 2023.

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.