Technical Field Manager – AMD, Democratic Republic of Congo

The starting salary package for this position is £66,004 GBP / approx. $81,363 USD including all allowances

About the DRC programme:

Between 1996 and 2003, the Democratic Republic of Congo was the site of the most deadly conflict since World War Two, which led to as many as 5.4 million deaths and left the country contaminated by landmines and unexploded ordnance. MAG established a Humanitarian Mine Action Program in DRC in 2004 and established its first Arms Management and Destruction (AMD) / Physical Security and Stockpile Management (PSSM) program in DRC in 2006. We are also the only non-governmental organisation accredited to carry out arms management and destruction initiatives in the country. The DRC programme more recently ceased its mine action project, and is currently focused on the implementation of the arms management and destruction initiatives.

About the role:

Our Technical Field Managers are the core of our work and actively manage and lead our teams of national staff to safely implement our life saving projects. They must be willing to lead from the front, and are responsible for the day-to-day management of our technical teams, being involved in all aspects of MAG’s lifesaving work, including working with internal and external stakeholders, administration, team cashbooks, procurement of equipment, reporting and planning. You will be responsible for conducting technical assessments, managing physical rehabilitations and/or physical constructions, and for providing ammunition stockpile training and PSSM Standards. The TFM may also be required to take on the role of acting Technical Operations Manager (TOM) during periods of the TOM’s absence. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in MAG’s life-saving work on a day-to-day basis.

About you:

Due to the nature of the project, the successful candidate will need experience in Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) or Physical Security and Stockpile Management (PSSM). You will have excellent people and project management skills with the ability to coach and mentor others effectively. Understanding of difficult security contexts is crucial. This is a demanding yet highly rewarding position suited to a highly motivated, solution-focused and flexible individual.

Fluent written and spoken French language skills are essential. Knowledge of English would be an advantage.

Benefits:

MAG staff are rewarded with generous benefits:

• Salary: The starting salary package for this position is £66,004 per annum 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 will have a minimum of six/eight weeks out of the programme per year or pro rata if the contract is less than a year.
• Flights: MAG provides three international flights home per year pro rata if your 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.

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.

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 application pack below:

MAG – Technical Field Manager (AMD), DRC - Application Pack

Please return the Application form to humanresources@maginternational.org by the closing date of 02 August 2020. 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 applying, it means that your application has not been successful.