Country: Senegal
Closing date: 17 Nov 2019
The total package for this position is £61,404 GBP per annum (approx. $75,632 USD) including salary and 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 MAG in Senegal
MAG supports the development of countries emerging from conflict by finding and destroying the explosive remnants of war, so communities can raise their families and pursue their livelihoods in a safe and secure environment, free from fear of death or injury. The main area of focus of MAG’s programmes across West Africa is Arms Management and Destruction (AMD), working with national defence and security authorities toward the safe storage management as well as destruction of weapons and munitions. Our AMD operations are focused on armoury construction, design and management, weapons marking and management, assessment of needs and bulk demolitions. Senegal is a new programme for MAG. Following recent assessments in country MAG will be working with partners across a number of AMD activities.
About the role:
Our Technical Field Managers are the core of our work. The aim of the post will be to lead, oversee and safely manage all technical aspects related to the transportation and the storage of ammunition in accordance with International Standards and MAG’s policies and mandate. The post holder will also provide ongoing mentoring to the Senegalese Armed Forces personnel in charge of transportation and storage of ammunition.
About you:
The successful candidate must be at Ammunition Technician Officer Level and have Bulk Demolition experience. The successful candidate will also be familiar with IATGs and MOSAICs. Experience in Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) and familiarity with regional and international SALW related texts and conventions is required. The successful candidate will also have report writing and office software skills and the ability to manage field budgets.
The successful candidate will need excellent diplomacy and liaison skills to effectively build relationships with partners, local authorities and security forces. They will have experience in managing field operations in developing countries. It is also crucial that the candidate is self-reliant and demonstrate a high level of initiative. Fluent written and spoken French language skills are essential. Finally, you must be willing to take on the challenges of working in the developing world and working as part of a flexible and committed team, to save lives in communities that need it most.
How to apply:
For the further information on the role, the application form and details of how to apply, please visit, the MAG website atwww.maginternational.org/vacancies-at-MAGby the closing date of 17th November 2019. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible, as the advert will be taken down once an appointment is made.