Global Technical Advisor (Mechanical)
Roving – the postholder will be expected to travel at least 60% of their time
Starting salary for this position is £72,848 per annum
About MAG:
MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is an international humanitarian organisation based in Manchester, UK, and working in 32 countries. We remove landmines and unexploded ordnance to release safe and productive land for communities, and work to reduce the threat of armed violence by supporting governments to safely manage weapons and ammunition. In 1997, MAG was a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for our work campaigning for the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.
About the role:
Mechanical assets playsa vital role in improving the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) and strategic leadership of this capability is vital for the future longevity of our HMA operations. You will join our Programmes Quality Team to improve the quality, accountability, learning, and innovation of our mechanically assisted operations around the world. You will travel extensively, visiting every MAG programme with mechanical assets on an annual basis. Through this you will conduct systematic and accountable monitoring and compliance assessments, including mentoring key personnel and performing essential maintenance, servicing, and armouring. You will also use your expertise to represent MAG at the international level, ensuring that we continue to develop and innovate to enable the communities we work with to build a safer, and more sustainable, future.
About you:
You will have senior experience in humanitarian mine action operations, specifically in mechanically integrated clearance, including previous experience advising on machine implementation to improve safety and efficiency. You will be hands-on, with experience maintaining and managing mechanic workshops and expert knowledge of operating HMA related machinery. You will have experience in materials science, particularly in heavy machinery armouring and the research and development of HMA operations-related machinery. You will be a leader with strong collaboration and networking skills both in-person and online, and the capacity to guide and mentor your colleagues at all levels. You will be a confident communicator and capacity builder, proficient in developing procedures and training modules for heavy machinery.
*This is a ‘roving’ role, which means that you will be expected to be visiting MAG’s programmes for 60% of your working time or more. When not travelling or in a MAG programme, you will be based at home. MAG will consider applications from candidates who are based in any country, however, the final decision on whether employment in a specific country location can be supported will be based on a compliance and budget check, and be reviewed by MAG’s senior management. You should therefore clearly set out the country that you would wish to be based remotely in.
How to apply
Further information and how to apply:
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 14th October 2024.
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 hereand background checks here. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available on our website.
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. Women are encouraged to apply.