Mines Advisory Group
Database Project Manager (ArmsTracker), West Africa (initially based in Burkina Faso or Sierra Leone with frequent travel within the Sahel & West Africa region)
The starting salary package range for this position is £36,000 GBP – £40,600 GBP (depending on location) – approx. $44,096 – $51,323 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 MAG in West Africa:
MAG supports the development of countries emerging from conflict by finding and destroying the explosive remnants of war, so that 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 in MAG’s programmes across West Africa is Weapons and Ammunition Management (WAM), working with national defence and security authorities towards the safe storage, management and destruction of weapons and munitions.
About ArmsTracker:
ArmsTracker is a software solution created by the Centre for Armed Violence Reduction (CAVR) and further developed in partnership with MAG.The software aims at filling the common gaps in national arms and ammunition control systems by enabling simple, accurate record-keeping and enforcement of weapon laws in local languages. Available only to relevant government agencies, this simple but powerful software digitises arms and ammunition records and can improve import, export, transfer and brokering controls; owner and small arms documentation; stockpile management and seizure capacity.
About the role:
This is an exciting time to join the MAG West Africa team. This post reports to the Regional Head of Programme. You will be responsible for assisting clients and partners and providing technical support and guidance. As each installation is tailor-made for the relevant government agency to enforce national and regional laws and to complement existing systems, the Database Project Manager (PM) is responsible for ensuring collection of needs and designing responses with the direct support and coordination of CAVR. You will also be responsible for conducting consultation, then leading on customisation and installation. The role also involves designing and implementing user and stakeholder training and ensure on-going engagement.
About you:
You will have a strong command of software development, including experience in analysing users’ needs, designing, and testing. You will also have experience in database administration function and in training of software users and trainers. Experience of developing and supporting projects including implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation and contract compliance is essential.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels internally and externally are required. You will possess strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple activities, sometimes with conflicting deadlines and to work calmly under pressure. A proven ability to motivate and develop a teamwork, to find creative solutions to challenges and a proactive and flexible approach to work are also essential to succeed in this role.
MAG is looking for a candidate fluent in both French and English, but with fluency in French as a minimum.
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, please click here. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available on the MAG website, using the link below.
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
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/vacancies-at-MAG**by the closing date of 17th July 2022.