Mines Advisory Group
Head of Programmes Performance and Learning
Starting salary for this position is £54,588 per annum (plus contributory pension, if based in UK)
Home Based: UK or Global
About MAG
The Mines Advisory Group (“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 role:
Reporting to the Programme Quality Director, the Head of Programmes Performance & Learning will lead the Performance and Learning Unit within the Programme Quality Team. The role will focus on ensuring the quality of programme delivery, monitoring and evaluating its impact, and driving learning and improvement across the organization.
Communication skills are integral to the success of this role. The role holder will be engaging with external stakeholders, including donors, partners, and government officials, to advocate for MAG’s work. They will be providing leadership and direction to their team, building the capacity of MAG’s staff in performance management and learning, through training, mentoring, and the development of resources and tools.
About you:
The successful candidate will have extensive experience in performance management and learning in a similar organization, preferably in the humanitarian or development sector. The successful candidate will have experience in developing and implementing monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) systems as well as knowledge of key cross-cutting areas such as gender, partnership development, conflict sensitivity, environment and others. Analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data and use this to drive improvements is key to this role. Fluency in English is a requirement.
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 background checks, please click here. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available through 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 18th June 2023.