Programme Officer - Syria Response
The base location for this position will be split between Amman and Syria, with regular travel around the Middle East region.
The total package for this position is £34,696 per annum (c. USD $46,300 ) including salary and all allowances.
About MAG Syria Response
MAG has been responding to the Syria crisis since 2013 working to support the development from conflict by finding and destroying the explosive remnants of war, so that communities can raise their families and pursue their livelihoods in a safe and secure environment, free from fear of death or injury
About the role
Reporting to the Programme Manager, the Programme Officer will have responsibilities for proposal development, report writing, grant management, information management and assist the Programme Manager in ensuring the programme meets contractual requirements. The Programme officer will be responsible for representing MAG at coordination meetings and leading on liaison with NGO/UN mechanisms as well as other key stakeholders, such as partners and donors as required in Amman or Turkey. The base location for this position will be split between Amman and Syria, with regular travel around the Middle East region as part of the Syria response hubs for NGO’s and UN Agencies.
About you
The successful candidate will need experience of working in the Middle East In international aid or development, ideally in mine action in a conflict / post conflict environment. Experience with liaison , representation and coordination at relevant UN/NGO coordination mechanisms as well as other stakeholders, such as donors and partners is key for this role. In addition to being able to work in a dynamic team of national and international staff the post holder will need to be able to demonstrate their ability to work independently. The successful candidate will need to have experience of writing reports and proposals, to the highest quality for a range of institutional donors. You must be able to prioritise your workload to meet deadlines and be able to demonstrate awareness of personal security, cultural sensitivities and a diplomatic manner.
Benefits
MAG staff are rewarded with generous benefits:
- Salary: The starting salary package for this position is £34,696 per annum (c. USD $46,300) and this increase with service. Please see the general information for full terms and conditions related to this.
- 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, rising to 8 weeks with service.
- Flights: MAG may provides three international flights home per year, depending on post holder circumstances.
- 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.
How to apply
For further information about this opportunity, as well as the application form, please download the application pack, below:
MAG – Programme Officer, Syria Response Application Pack
Please return the Application form to humanresources@maginternational.org before the closing date of 9th December 2018.
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.
