Technical Field Manager – Team Leader HMA and WAM, Chad – start date February 2025.
The total salary package for this position is £76,528 GBP per annum (approx. $96,930 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 Chad programme:
More than 30 years of civil war – including the Libyan invasion – have resulted in significant landmine/UXO contamination and large-scale population displacement in Chad. In 1997, the Chadian authorities signed and ratified the Ottawa Treaty and created the “Haut Commissariat National de Déminage” (High Commission for demining) to clear all mines, which now aims to destroy all anti-personnel mines in areas under its jurisdiction by 1 January 2020.
MAG has been working in Chad since 2004 and has carried out demining operations in the Lake and Tibesti regions since 2014. MAG has also implemented weapons management and destruction projects across the country, working closely with the Chadian authorities to reduce the risks and impacts of unplanned explosions and reduce the danger of weapons proliferation to civilian populations.
About the role:
The Technical Field Manager – Team Leader (TFM TL) for HMA and WAM is a newly created role for the region and will play a central role in our operations, managing the Technical Field team effectively. This position will oversee and execute MAG’s Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) and Weapons and Ammunition Management (WAM) initiatives in Chad, leading locally recruited staff to safely carry out vital mine clearance and EOD projects. Combining technical expertise with project management and capacity-building, the role aims to strengthen national capabilities in WAM, liaison, coordination and training. The role will also lead liaison efforts with national authorities and security / Defence Forces, while coordinating with MAG’s Programme Quality Team to align in-country activities with organisational standards in regard to safety, security, and operational effectiveness.
About you:
As a Technical Field Manager – Team Leaders (TFM TL) for HMA and WAM, prior experience in SALW/PSSM operations in developing countries, along with expertise in delivering WAM and HMA operations (MTT and BAC), is essential. Strong diplomacy and liaison skills are required to effectively build relationships with national partners and authorities. Proven people management skills, including the ability to lead, motivate, and train a diverse team through formal and informal methods (such as OJT training), are crucial. A solid understanding of IMAS EOD, along with strong literacy, numeracy, and IT proficiency, is necessary. Additionally, recognized EOD and WAM qualifications or relevant practical experience are required to meet organizational needs.
Fluency in French and English (both written and spoken) are essential for this role.
For the further information on the role, the application pack and details of how to apply, please visit the MAG website by the closing date of January 7th, 2025.
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 and background checks. 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.
