Mines Advisory Group
Technical Advisor (HMA)
Roving, in UK or globally, with significant worldwide travel
Starting package for this position is £72,228 per annum, (plus contributory pension if based in the UK)
This is an opportunity to play a key role in MAG’s global efforts to reduce the risk and impact of both unplanned explosions and the risk of weapons and munitions being diverted to the illicit arms trade. MAG has worked to improve the safe and secure storage and management of weapons and munitions for more than a decade, wth projects spanning 20 countries.
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:
The HMA Technical Advisor (TA) will support the Programmes Quality Team (PQT) to contribute towards the successful delivery of MAG’s Strategic Plan with the aim of ensuring high levels of safety, quality, innovation and continual improvement in MAG’s operational implementation, and promote the sharing of expertise, learning and development inside MAG and within the mine action sector.
Under the line management of the Senior Technical Advisor, the Technical Advisor shall undertake compliance assessments, focusing on operational delivery, safety and efficiency. The role holder will also be required to oversee demining accident investigations and reporting, deliver training and/or undertake mentoring while recommending and developing.
About you:
The successful candidate will have extensive experience of progressive responsibility in designing and managing HMA initiatives in multiple countries and operational contexts in senior management positions. They must have a minimum of IMAS EOD Level 3 as well as qualifications and experience in conducting demining accident investigations. The role holder will also have field experience in all mainstream operational HMA approaches and methodologies, including deployment of ADS and mechanical clearance assets as well as experience of developing and implementing QM systems, monitoring and assessment of activities. The ability to prioritise and manage a heavy workload under pressure is essential to this role.
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.
MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to this role, 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 Sunday 11th June 2023.