Technical Field Manager WAM, Peru

3 months Fixed Term Contract (with possibility of extension)

The total starting package for this position is £63,156 GBP per annum (approx. $82,000 USD) per annum including basic salary and all relevant 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 Programme

MAG started conducting dedicated Physical Security and Stockpile Management (PSSM) activities in Peru in October 2017 where it is currently implementing a Conventional Weapons Destruction Programme funded by the US Department of State and additional capacity building initiatives supported by the US Department of Defence.

To date, thanks to US Government funding, MAG has assessed several ammunition storage facilities all-over Peru and has safely destroyed over 1,000 US tons of obsolete or surplus munitions and Small Arms Ammunition (SAA), including man pads and anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) belonging to the Peruvian Army, MAG’s strategic-partner. MAG has since expanded to work with additional national partners and is continuing to expand our operational footprint across the country, responding to requests for support.

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 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) projects.

The aim of the post will be to implement all aspects of Weapons and Ammunition Management (WAM) and related tasks in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and as directed by the Technical Operations Manager (TOM). This will include performing large scale EOD operations across the country, delivery of training to stakeholders, rehabilitation and/or construction of new facilities and monitoring of all staff carrying out technical operations to ensure safe practices and in order to build a local capacity for WAM activities. In addition, you will support the Technical Operations Manager (TOM) in ensuring overall safe execution of all MAG technical activities within the country.

About you

The successful candidate must have experience of working in mine clearance/EOD/SALW operations in developing countries that are contaminated by remnants of conflict. You must be EOD 3 IMAS qualified and have substantial previous experience as EOD operator. 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. The ability to work autonomously and develop, review and comply with security and technical Standard Operating Procedures is essential. Technical knowledge of two or more of these technical skills areas is essential: EO/SALW/unexploded ordnance, EOD and mine clearance techniques, including new developments.

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, diplomacy 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.

Fluency in English is required, Spanish skills would be highly beneficial.

How to Apply:

Additional information and how to apply

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.

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 age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexual orientation. 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 form and details of how to apply, please visit, the MAG website at www.maginternational.org/work-for-us/vacancies by the closing date of 2nd December 2024. 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.