Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Closing date: 10 Feb 2019
The starting salary package for this position is£78,750 per annum (c. USD $**105,000**)**, including 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 the Bosnia and Herzegovina programme:
Bosnia and Herzegovina remains significantly affected by landmines following the conflict in the early 1990s. Since 2017, MAG has been working closely with the national mine action authority to find and clear landmines and unexploded bombs in areas that will have the greatest socio-economic impact. We currently have six mine action teams in country and one mine detection dog team operating in central and southern areas of the country. In 2018, MAGs work led to land release of 2,440,818sq meters and the destruction of 394 landmines and unexploded bombs.
About the role:
As the senior technical representative in country, the Technical Operations Manager role is responsible for leading and safely managing all mine clearance and EOD operations, as well as leading teams of national and international staff. To do this you will need to hold a recognisable EOD qualification and have extensive experience of planning and implementing efficient clearance operations in challenging environments.
Working closely with and reporting to the Country Director, you will provide high quality technical input into proposals and reports, liaise with donors, and government agencies. As a member of the programme’s Senior Management Team, you will need to demonstrate considerable experience of working strategically and ensuring the quality and efficiency of MAG’s clearance work.
About you:
In addition to a recognisible EOD qualification and extensive experience of clearance operations, you will have excellent people and project management skills with the ability to coordinate, design, manage and report on activities simultaneously. Previous experience of working in a senior technical position within a similar organisation is essential. This is a demanding yet highly rewarding position that will be suited to a highly motivated, solution-focused and flexible manager**.** A patient, tactful and diplomatic approach will be required in the challenging environments MAG works in. Fluency in the BSH language is not essential but would be considered beneficial in this role.
How to apply:
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/vacancies-at-MAG by the closing date of 10 February 2019.