Mines Advisory Group
Programme Manager, Ukrain
The starting salary package for this position is £46,860 GBP / approx. $58,294 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 Ukraine Programme:
Since the Russian invasion of 24th February 2022, Ukraine has been subjected to heavy artillery bombardment, missile and air strikes, as well as the use of landmines and cluster munitions. The scale of the conflict and the use of high impact and indiscriminate weapons requires an urgent and extensive response. MAG responded to the crisis in 2022 and is now in a dynamic scale up phase having secured funding for 2023/24. MAG is conducting explosive ordnance risk education and recruiting multiple demining teams. The programme has representation in Kyiv and Kropyvnytski.
About the role:
The Programme Manager (PM) will provide in-country, senior level support to the Country Director (CD) with a wide range of externally facing strategic and programme management responsibilities. They will be required to develop effective relationships and networks with stakeholders, including donors and local, regional and national authorities, in addition to pursuing and developing future opportunities for MAG in Ukraine. This role will be responsible for overall grant management, proposals, external communications, business development and people management. The PM will be responsible for leading and building the capacity of their team in these areas. The base location for this position will be Kyiv with travel required within the country.
About you:
The successful candidate will have worked overseas in an international development setting at a middle or senior level, and be able to develop solid relationships with donors, government bodies and other NGOs. This will include demonstrable skills in proposal writing and development, networking/contract negotiations and experience of producing high quality donor reports and proposals. Experience in developing, implementing and managing projects is also essential. In addition to strong grants management experience, the successful candidate will have excellent communication and media skills as well as demonstrate effective people management and development. Knowledge of the Mine Action sector is also desirable. This as a great opportunity to play a vital part in MAG’s life-saving work.
Applicants will need to be able to obtain the right to enter Ukraine and neighbouring countries within a reasonable time period to be considered for the role, due to the nature of the emergency context and 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, 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 Programme Manager – Ukraine | MAG (maginternational.org) by the closing date of 6th July 2023.
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