Technical Field Manager, Ratanikiri, Cambodia

The starting salary package for this position is £63,156 GBP / approx. $75,600USD including all allowances

About the Cambodia programme:

MAG’s Cambodia programme addresses the problems faced by mine-affected communities by providing efficient, effective and safe clearance of land. In Cambodia MAG undertakes minefield survey and clearance, EOD work (explosive ordnance disposal) and cluster munition clearance. This is supported and enhanced by MAG’s community liaison activities, including providing Risk Reduction Education (RRE) to the local population. In total, the programme employs more than 500 national staff, supported by a small team of international staff.

About the role:

Our Technical Field Managers are the core of our work and actively manage and lead our teams of  staff to safely implement our life saving mine clearance and EOD projects.  They must be willing to lead from the front, responsible for the day-to-day management of our technical teams often in remote locations and being involved in all aspects of MAG’s lifesaving work, including administration, procurement, reporting and planning. Roles can often be in remote locations, working in challenging contexts. The life-saving impact the work has on local communities is very real, and rewarding.  This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in MAG’s life-saving work on a day-to-day basis.

The role will be based in Ratanikiri. The post holder will be responsible for overseeing and managing around 13 teams, including overseeing mechanical assets that conduct vegetation removal in support of Battle Area Clearance teams (BAC), BAC teams, a Mine Action team conducting mine field clearance in partnership with another INGO who supplies Mine Detection Devices and also Cluster munition technical survey (CMTS) teams who also work with another partner who supplies technical survey dogs for CMTS. The successful candidate will work in tandem with the other Technical Field Manager for the programme while managing their own Areas of Responsibilities.

About you:

You must be qualified to the equivalent of at least EOD level 3, with significant experience in the technical and operational management and leadership of HMA activities. Proven extensive experience of Battle Area Clearance is required, experience of CMTS is also strongly desired. You will be experienced in leading, motivating and managing a diverse team of people, and in mentoring and coaching others. You will also have experience of conducting formal or informal training and the transfer of appropriate skills to others as well as the ability to contribute technical knowledge and clearance targets to proposals and reports. The ability to work autonomously and develop, review and comply with security and technical Standard Operating Procedures is essential.

The postholder will be innovative, proactive, and committed to high quality standards and continually improving effectiveness and efficiency. You will be able to establish and develop effective working relationships at all levels internally and externally and to represent and promote MAG. In addition, you will possess excellent communication, interpersonal and organisation skills, with the ability to plan and coordinate activities and projects.  Experience of working independently for extended periods of time in ‘stand-alone’ environments with minimal supervision is required.

Benefits:

MAG staff are rewarded with generous benefits:

• Salary: The starting salary package for this position is £63,156 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.

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

MAG – Technical Field Manager, Cambodia - Application Pack

Please return the Application form to humanresources@maginternational.org by the closing date of 19 March 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.