MAG recruits 01 Technical Field Manager – Instructor, Syria Response
Technical Field Manager – Instructor, Syria Response
The starting salary package for this position is £71,654 per annum (approx. $96,601) including all allowances.
About MAG:
MAG saves lives and builds futures by working with others to reclaim land contaminated with the debris of conflict, to reduce the daily risk of death or injury for civilians, and to create safe and secure conditions for development. MAG shared the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize as a founding member of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines for our work to ban landmines. Our vision is a safe and secure future for men, women and children affected by armed violence and conflict.
About the Syria Response programme:
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:
Due to the rapid growth and technical complexities within the Syria Response programme, there is a need for a dedicated Technical Instructor to ensure the oversight and implementation of training, monitoring & evaluation across the programme. The TFM Instructor must be willing to lead from the front, responsible for the day-to-day oversight and safe management of all aspects of improvised mine clearance and related tasks. This role will have responsibility for planning and coordinating all training operations, as well analysing the outcomes of training and training needs within programme.
About you:
You must be qualified to IMAS EOD 3, preferably with experience of working within the HMA sector. It would be beneficial to be experienced in IEDD or High Risk Search operations, through working for a similar organisation in a similar region, either in the humanitarian, commercial sector or military/civil service sectors. You must be willing to take on the physical challenges of working in a ‘hands on’ role in hostile environments, as part of a flexible and committed team.
For this role, in addition to the above, you will have proven experience in managing training operations, designing training material, conducting formal and informal training for diverse groups of people is essential. You must be able to demonstrate strong communication skills and examples of where you have used mentoring and coaching skills to conduct training programmes.
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 on the MAG website, using 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 the further information on the role, the application pack and details of how to apply, please visit the MAG website at www.maginternational.org/vacancies-at-MAG by the closing date of 12 November 2021.