Standards and Training Manager, Laos

The starting salary package for this position is £66,804 GBP / approx. $89,000 USD including all allowances.

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. US bombing records show that at least two million metric tonnes of ordnance was dropped between 1964 and 1973.

Working across Xieng Khouang and Khammouane provinces since 1994, MAG has directly helped more than 1,070,000 people to live safer lives, free from danger and fear. Another 2.6 million men, women and children have benefitted indirectly. Our teams have cleared more than 88,000,000 square metres of land in Laos, removing and destroying more than 295,000 items of UXO, including more than 163,000 cluster sub munitions. In addition, MAG has given more than 3,400 risk education sessions to around 128,000 people, helping them to stay safe until land is cleared.

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join MAG Laos’ new (less than 1 year old) and developing TMEU unit, which has a large scale operational footprint covering 100+ operational teams/assets and 1,200 personnel.

The Standards and Training Manager (STM) will be responsible for managing a Training, Monitoring and Evaluation Team (TMEU) to develop and deliver quality Training Management Packages at all levels of EOD clearance competencies. Specific focus will be placed on being able to demonstrate skill sets in operational training and standards towards IMAS and MAG GTS compliancy, programme staff development and mentoring protocols, driving forward improved Quality Management processes/procedures and managing a transparent and accountable training records database.

The post holder will be also be responsible for supporting the Technical Operations Manager (TOM) in improving overall operational standards across the programme by implementing comprehensive Quality Management Systems (QMS) and SOPs across all areas of technical operations in order to maintain safety, compliancy, improve standards and promote best practise, in addition to conducting incident investigations and preparing comprehensive incident and lesson learnt reports as required.

About you:

You must be qualified to a minimum IMAS EOD Level 3+ or equivalent and have significant experience of managing large scale HMA/EOD operations (ideally with multiple assets) in either the humanitarian, commercial or military/civil service sector.

You will need to have demonstratable experience of preparing and delivering both formal and informal operational training courses including EOD up to IMAS levels 3+ and of capacity building staff, including senior/experienced national staff. Additionally you must be able to demonstrate experience and qualifications in Quality Management and Health and Safety processes transferable to HMA requirements.

Previous experience of Cluster bomb/BAC operations, EOD operations/EOD spot task and large HE bomb experience is preferable/highly desirable. Previous experience of CMRS methodologies and their application is also desirable.

We are seeking candidates who are also able to demonstrate that they possess skill sets in the spheres of politically and cultural sensitivities with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy.

Benefits:

MAG staff are rewarded with generous benefits:

• • Salary: The starting salary package for this position is £66,804 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 six weeks out of the programme per year.
• • Flights: MAG provides three international flights home per 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.

Please see the candidate information sheet in the application pack for further details on these benefits.

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.

HOW TO APPLY

For further information about this opportunity, as well as the application form, please download the candidate information pack, below:

MAG –Standards and Training Manager, Laos - Application Pack

Please return the Application form to humanresources@maginternational.org by the closing date of 3^rd of January 2022. 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.