HR and Administration Manager
Syria Response (based in Hasakah)
The starting salary package for this position is £47,860 GBP / approx. $64,079 USD including all allowances.
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
MAG is looking to appoint a HR and Administration Manager to join its Syria Response programme. Reporting to the Country Director, you will support the continuous development and implementation of effective HR initiatives across employee relations, recruitment, reward, and performance management, ensuring compliance with local labour laws and MAG’s global policies. A key aspect of the role will be to design and roll out the expansion of the HR function and build the capacity of the local HR team. You will provide strategic support to the country Senior Management Team, promoting good management practice and strengthen HR capacity throughout the programme. The post-holder will also be responsible for managing the administration function, ensuring administrative systems and procedures effectively support our operations.
About you
The successful candidate will have previous experience of delivering HR services in an international NGO ideally in the Middle East, operating in insecure environments. You will also need experience of implementing a wide range of effective HR policies, procedures and projects. You will have developed HR frameworks in a variety of different contexts, effectively applying your knowledge of local labour law to ensure compliance. You will work closely with the team in-country and remotely with HR colleagues at HQ and you will therefore need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal, negotiation and problem-solving skills with a pragmatic approach to your work. Although not essential, knowledge of Arabic or Kurdish would be beneficial.
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/work-for-us/vacancies by the closing date of 11th of November 2024.
MAG will support the successful applicant with any visa or work permit required, including application, administration and costs, however applicants will need to be able to obtain these within a reasonable time period to be considered for the role, due to programme needs.
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 here and 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.