Mines Advisory Group vacancy is looking for Technical Field Manager,Chad
Closing date: 26 Aug 2018
Subject to funding
12 month fixed term contract, expected to begin around October 2018. Open ended contract will be offered to strong candidates.
The starting salary package for this position is £66,004 GBP /approx. $88,100 USD including all allowances.
About the Chad programme:
Following nearly 30 years of conflict, large areas of Chad remain affected by mines and the explosive remnants of war. MAG has worked in Chad from 2006 to 2013, aiming to improve the living conditions of communities affected by these items, so they can raise their families and pursue their livelihoods in a safe and secure environment, free from fear of death or injury. We returned to Chad in late 2014 and re-opened our programme, working to improve the management of arms and ammunition alongside our Humanitarian Mine Action work.
Subject to a successful bid, the programme is planning to begin a new project, which is initially expected to last for 1 year, beginning in either October 2018 or January 2019. This project will focus on Technical Surveys, Spot Task clearance, demining and weapons cutting.
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 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 and being involved in all aspects of MAG’s lifesaving work, including administration, team cashbooks, 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. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in MAG’s life-saving work on a day-to-day basis.
About you:
You must be qualified and experienced in demining / EOD operations, holding a recognised EOD 3 / MINEX 3 qualification with previous experience working for a similar organisation, either in the military, humanitarian or commercial sector. Previous experience in Community Liaison, Risk Education and Non-technical Surveys would also be desirable. You must be willing to take on the challenges of working in the developing world, as part of a flexible and committed team, to save lives in communities which need it most. We are currently seeking applications from Fluent French-speakers, with English language skills also being beneficial.
The teams in Chad are often based in remote areas, working in challenging contexts away from home comforts, you will need to be able to live and work in extremely challenging environments, where your skills and MAG’s work is needed most.
Benefits:
MAG staff are rewarded with generous benefits:
- Salary: The starting salary package for this position £66,004 GBP /approx. $88,100 USD 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’ll have a minimum of six/eight weeks out of the programme per year (for permanent contracts)
- Flights: MAG provides three international flights home per year (for permanent contracts)
- 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 return a copy of your CV and completed application form to humanresources@maginternational.org by the closing date of 26th August 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.
How to Apply:
For further information about this opportunity, as well as the application form, please download the application pack, below
