Technical Field Manager, AMD – Sierra Leone

The total salary package for this position is £61,404 per annum* (c. USD $79,211) including salary and all allowances.

About MAG in Sierra Leone:

MAG has been working in Sierra Leone since 2016. MAG supports the development of countries emerging from conflict by finding and destroying the explosive remnants of war, so communities can raise their families and pursue their livelihoods in a safe and secure environment, free from fear of death or injury. The main area of focus in MAG’s programmes across West Africa is Arms Management and Destruction (AMD), working with national defence and security authorities toward the safe storage management as well as destruction of weapons and munitions. Our AMD operations are focused on armoury construction, design and management, weapons marking and management, assessment of needs and bulk demolitions.

About the role:

Our Technical Field Managers are at the core of our work, and actively manage and lead our teams of national staff to safely implement our life saving work. The AMD Technical Field Manager in Sierra Leone will be responsible for liaising with national and local defence and security authorities, including the police and military, on weapons and ammunition stockpile management. Operations will focus on armoury and ESH construction, design and management, weapons management, technical needs assessment and bulk demolitions. They must be willing to lead from the front, responsible for the day-to-day management of our technical interventions and being involved in all aspects of MAG’s project work, including administration, finance, procurement of equipment, reporting and planning. Roles can often be remote, working in challenging contexts away from home comforts, but the life-saving impact the work has on local communities is very real, and rewarding. The successful candidate will be offered a permanent global contract with MAG, and would have the opportunity to be deployed to other programmes after the initial Sierra Leone deployment, in accordance with MAG’s International Staff Deployment Policy. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in our life-saving work on a day-to-day basis, and to develop a long-term career within MAG, where you will have the opportunity to work in a variety of MAG programmes and develop your skills throughout your career with us.

About you:

The ideal candidate will be EOD Level 3+ and/or ATO qualified, with experience in AMD work and bulk ammunitions disposal. We will also consider applications from candidates who have gained the relevant technical skills within the military, providing they are qualified to EOD Level 3+ standards. Such candidates should have a keen interest and willingness to learn the skills needed for AMD work and MAG will provide on the job training where required. Experience in Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) will be advantageous.

Successful candidates will need excellent diplomacy and liaison skills to effectively build relationships with partners, local authorities and security forces. It is also crucial that the candidate is self-reliant and demonstrates a high level of initiative. Fluent written and spoken English language skills are essential. Finally, all candidates must be willing to take on the challenges of working in the developing world and working as part of a flexible and committed team, to save lives in communities that need it most. We are particularly interested to hear from candidates who are interested in a long-term career with MAG.

As part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed.

Benefits

MAG staff are rewarded with generous benefits:

• Salary: The total salary package for this position is £61,404 per annum (c. USD $81,950) and increases 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.
• 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.

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

MAG –Technical Field Manager – Sierra Leone Application Pack

Please return the application form and your CV to humanresources@maginternational.org by the closing date of 5 January 2020. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible, as the advert will be taken down once an appointment is made.

 If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the role, it means that your application has not been successful.